Ari'el Stachel won a Tony for "The Band's Visit." As he reveals in a new solo show, it added to his trophy collection — and his anxiety.
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If you saw “The Band’s Visit” in New York, you remember Ari’el Stachel, who played Haled, the musician obsessed with Chet Baker — a big highlight was his jazzy “Song About Love,” one of David Yazbek’s loveliest numbers.
Stachel is back with his own show, the autobiographical solo play “Other,” and he dropped by our (remote) studio to talk about it. We’re happy to report that he didn’t sweat, a reference you’ll understand when you listen to the episode.
We also gave some recommendations — and they’re not all in New York!
Peter was very excited by the return of Heather Christian’s “Oratorio for Living Things,” which is at the Signature Theater on W. 42nd St until Nov. 6.
Elisabeth came back from a quick trip to Chicago, where she reported on “Paranormal Activity,” a horror play by Felix Barrett and Levi Holloway (at Chicago Shakes until Nov. 2), and “Revolution(s),” a musical featuring music by the Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello (at the Goodman until Nov. 16). Did you ever think you’d see a mention of Morello here? Neither did we.
Oh, she also loved David Cale’s new show, “Blue Cowboy” (at the Bushwick Starr until Nov. 8).
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