Eli has three days to finish a Hanukkah play. He won’t. Instead, he goes head-to-head with collaborators, family, God, and 2,000 years of Jews arguing about being Jewish. A comedy. Mostly. Written by Lucille Lortel Nominee Max Posner (The Treasurer) and directed by Tony-winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), Hanukkah Spectacular is a comedy about collaborating with trauma. Golden Ticket member discounts and other offers applied in cart.
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Hanukkah Spectacular (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company) — Comedy about Eli racing to finish a Hanukkah play, confronting collaborators, family, God, and centuries of Jewish debate.
Hanukkah Spectacular (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company) — Comedy about Eli racing to finish a Hanukkah play, confronting collaborators, family, God, and centuries of Jewish debate.
Hanukkah Spectacular (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company) — Comedy about Eli racing to finish a Hanukkah play, confronting collaborators, family, God, and centuries of Jewish debate.
Hanukkah Spectacular (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company) — Comedy about Eli racing to finish a Hanukkah play, confronting collaborators, family, God, and centuries of Jewish debate.
Four cousins reunite at their grandmother's Tidewater homestead, packing up while playing board games, sharing jokes, and confronting family secrets in a comedy presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company.
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Sage, Washington — a tipsy performance of the classic holiday play, for ages 21 and up.
T.K. Kirkland delivers his “Gangsta of Comedy” stand‑up set at The Comedy Loft of DC, featuring his music‑video anecdotes and podcast insights, 18+ entry.
Geoffrey Asmus delivers unfiltered stand‑up comedy, featuring material from his three specials, at DC Improv, ages 18 and up.
Spit Dat in Residence offers the nation’s longest‑running open mic, featuring world‑class talent in Woolly Mammoth’s lobby living‑room setting; free tickets.
Hanukkah Spectacular First Preview (Woolly Mammoth Theatre) — Jewish artists rehearse a holiday hit in a glass‑walled pressure cooker, blurring actor and character, followed by a post‑show celebration.
Bonnet Talk & Friends delivers standup and sketch comedy at DC Improv, featuring Well I Think It’s Funny, Gabby Villegas, Gen Singer, Grace Wynter — ages 18+.
Zar the Star delivers sharp, culturally infused stand‑up comedy with bold storytelling, spot‑on impressions, and unfiltered socio‑political commentary at DC Improv, ages 18 and up.
Michelle Wolf performs Best Job in the World at Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington.
Washington Improv Theater Student Showcase at Sitar Arts Center — Student improv performances at Sitar Arts Center in Washington.
Hanukkah Spectacular Opening Night (Woolly Mammoth Theatre) — Jewish artists rehearse a holiday hit in a glass‑walled pressure cooker, blurring actor and character lines, directed by David Cromer.
