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Ari'el Stachel BIO

Following graduation, Stachel landed several stage roles and appeared on the CBS drama Blue Bloods and the Netflix series Jessica Jones before reading the script for The Band's Visit. He auditioned seven times over nine months before landing the role, for which he received Lortel Award and Drama Desk Award nominations before winning the Tony Award. In 2019, Stachel began starring in the LGBT fantasy podcast The Two Princes as Prince Amir.

In 2020, Stachel became a recurring cast member on Law & Order: SVU as Sergeant Hasim Khaldun. Stachel appeared 2021 film Zola as Sean, the title character's fiancé.

In 2020, Stachel was set to appear in a starring role alongside David Hyde Pierce in The Public Theater's new musical adaptation of the 2007 film The Visitor. Stachel, who has Yemeni and Ashkenazi Jewish roots, was cast to play the character of Tarek, an undocumented Syrian refugee. Stachel publicly talked about his frustration over his character’s accent. Due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the show’s Off-Broadway premiere was postponed. A few weeks into lockdowns, The Public Theater released a video of a musical number from the show that featured lead vocals from Stachel. By October 2021, the show was set to return to the stage for its official opening. However, a few days before previews were slated to begin, the show was delayed to address depictions of race and Arab-American representation. A few days later, it was announced that Stachel and The Public Theater's leadership had made a “mutual decision” that Stachel would depart the production. Stachel was replaced by his understudy, Ahmad Maksoud.

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Ari'el Stachel STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2021
Tarek

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Haled

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2016
Haled


Ari'el Stachel Awards and Nominations


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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Ari'el Stachel, The Band's Visit

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Ari'el Stachel, The Band's Visit

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Ari'el Stachel, The Band's Visit

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Ari'el Stachel's OUT OF CHARACTER & More Set for Theater J 2024-25 Season


Theater J has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Ari'el Stachel Talks OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Rep


Watch as Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel shares the incredible journey his show, Out of Character, took to make it from the Ground Floor to Berkeley Rep’s stage. Check out the video here

VIDEO: Ari'el Stachel Discusses His Creative Process for OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkley Rep


Watch writer and performer Ari’el Stachel talk all about the creative process behind his show Out of Character, running at Berkley Rep, below!

Photos: First Look at Ari'el Stachel's Solo Show OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Rep


Get a first look at brand-new production photos from the world premiere of Tony Award winner Ari'el Stachel's new solo show, Out of Character, performing at Berkeley Rep now through July 30, 2023. 

Ari'el Stachel to Present New Solo Show OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Rep This Summer


Closing out the 2022/23 season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel’s new solo show, Out of Character, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre (2025 Addison St., Berkeley) June 23–July 30, 2023. 

World Premiere of Ari'el Stachel's OUT OF CHARACTER & More Announced for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2022-2023 Season


Today Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announces a new selection of plays for the upcoming 2022/23 season. The six-play subscription series is comprised of an array of highly accomplished artists including Lynn Nottage, Emma Rice, Ari’el Stachel, Jack Thorne, Sanaz Toossi, and more

Photos: See Lea Michele, Ari'el Stachel, LaChanze & More at Atlantic Theater Company's 2022 Gala


On Monday (May 9), Atlantic Theater Company presented their 2022 Gala, Let’s Party!, at Loeb Boathouse at Central Park (Park Drive North, East 72nd Street). This year, Atlantic celebrated the first season back on their stages following the 18-month shutdown due to the global pandemic.

Lea Michele, Ari'el Stachel, and More Join Atlantic Theater Company Gala


Atlantic Theater Company  will present their 2022 Gala, Let's Party!, on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Loeb Boathouse at Central Park (Park Drive North, East 72nd Street). This year, Atlantic is celebrating the first season back on their stages following the 18-month shutdown due to the global pandemic.

VIDEO: Harry Styles & Florence Pugh Star in DON'T WORRY, DARLING Trailer


From New Line Cinema comes “Don’t Worry Darling,” directed by Olivia Wilde (“Booksmart”) and starring Florence Pugh (Oscar-nominated for “Little Women”), Harry Styles (“Dunkirk”), Wilde (upcoming “Babylon”), Gemma Chan (“Crazy Rich Asians”), KiKi Layne (“The Old Guard”) and Chris Pine (“All the Old Knives”).

Ari'el Stachel, Tovah Feldshuh & More Join Keen Co's LIGHT UP THE SKY Benefit


Tovah Feldshuh, Andrew Dawson, Kelly McAndrew, Matt Servitto, Allan K. Washington, and Kayce Wilson will join previously announced Arnie Burton, Jasminn Johnson, Lauren Molina, Reg Rogers, Ari'el Stachel, Jason Tam, completing the cast for the Gala Benefit Reading of Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart, directed by Mr. Silverstein. 

Ari'el Stachel, Lauren Molina & More to Star in LIGHT UP THE SKY Benefit Reading


Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced the first cast members for the Gala Benefit Reading of the beloved Broadway comedy Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart, directed by Mr. Silverstein and featuring an all-star cast. 

Wake Up With BWW 10/21: FLYING OVER SUNSET Clips, Ari'el Stachel Departs THE VISITOR, and More!


Today's top stories: Get a first look at Flying Over Sunset in a montage of clips, and more!

Ari'el Stachel Departs Cast of THE VISITOR at the Public Theater


Following several delays and cancelations, The Public Theater has just announced that Tony winner Ari'el Stachel has departed the cast of The Visitor. A statement from the Public explains that it was a 'mutual decision'.

Complete Casting Announced for the World Premiere of THE VISITOR at The Public


The Public Theater will reopen its Astor Place home with the world premiere musical THE VISITOR, with music by Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt, lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey, book by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Brian Yorkey, choreography by Lorin Latarro, and direction by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

Photos: Ari'el Stachel, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada and More Attend the Public Theater 2021 Gala


The Public Theater hosted its 2021 gala, with the final performance of Merry Wives, last night, September 20.

Berkeley Rep's THE GROUND FLOOR Returns


This morning, Berkeley Rep's Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer announced the return of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work. Thirteen projects from 29 talented artists across the Bay Area have been selected for its Summer Residency Lab.

Shows Added for Whitney White's DEFINITION: AN INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Presented by The Bushwick Starr


This socially distant installation experience is inspired by DEFINITION, an upcoming musical that takes a surrealist look at an African American woman's inner awakenings. Created by director and musician Whitney White, this multi-media event will take the audience through a guided journey with pre-recorded text and music.

Whitney White's DEFINITION: AN INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Begins July 15


This socially distant installation experience is inspired by DEFINITION, an upcoming musical that takes a surrealist look at an African American woman's inner awakenings. 

Whitney White's DEFINITION: AN INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE to Begin Performances July 15


DEFINITION is presented in partnership with The Bushwick Starr and will feature works from US-based artists within the mediums of: video, design, photography, painting, drawing, and other visual forms, speaking to the themes of Black women’s mental, physical, and sexual health. 

Whitney White's DEFINITION: AN INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE to be Presented by The Bushwick Starr


This socially distant installation experience is inspired by DEFINITION, an upcoming musical that takes a surrealist look at an African American woman's inner awakenings. Created by director and musician Whitney White, this multi-media event will take the audience through a guided journey with pre-recorded text and music.

Ari'el Stachel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ari'el Stachel been in?

Ari'el Stachel has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ari'el Stachel been in?

Ari'el Stachel has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ari'el Stachel been nominated for?

Ari'el Stachel has been nominated for the following awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for The Band's Visit.

What awards has Ari'el Stachel won?

Ari'el Stachel has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for his role in The Band's Visit.

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