What Did You Expect? 2016 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: September 16, 2016
Closing: October 09, 2016

What Did You Expect? - 2016 - History , Info & More

Public Theater [Luesther Hall]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY

What Did You Expect? brings us back to the kitchen of the Gabriel family, with the country now in the midst of the general election for President. In the course of one evening in the house they grew up in, history (both theirs and our country's), money, politics, family, art and culture are chopped up and mixed together, while a meal is made around the kitchen table.

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Catching Up with the Jimmy Awards Alumni- Part 2
by Team BWW - Jun 20, 2021


Before we get to know this year's Jimmy Awards nominees, BroadwayWorld is catching up with some of the program's alumni! Below, get to know just a few, including: Nora Cullinan, Emily Emmett, Arella Flur, Caleb Jingo, Alyssa McDonald, Tony Moreno, Morgan Roberts, Michelle Rubich, Alex Syiek, and Riley Thad Young.

BWW Review: Get Up and Go to Encore Performing Arts' HEAD OVER HEELS at Orlando Shakes' Margeson Theater
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 12, 2021


They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, yet that is exactly what the intrepid team behind HEAD OVER HEELS sought to do. The 2018 musical retells Sir Philip Sidney's Old Arcadia by way of Shakespearean line delivery and the music of The Go-Go's.

VIDEO: Alex Newell Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 6, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite Alex Newell, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, June 6 (3pm and 8pm).

BWW Interview: Tony Award Winner Gavin Creel Chats About His Lyric Opera Debut
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 3, 2021


Gavin Creel chatted about making his Lyric debut, his hopes for the future of equity and access on Broadway, and how he handled self-care during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Feinstein's/54 Below To Reopen June 17; Upcoming Concerts to Feature Andy Karl & Orfeh, Andre De Shields, Alice Ripley & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021


After a 15-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 epidemic, proprietors Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel have announced that “Broadway’s Supper Club” Feinstein’s/54 Below will reopen its iconic red door for live performances on June 17, 2021. 

BWW Interview: Adam Pascal Brings SO FAR Solo Concert to Axelrod Performing Arts Center's Vogel Summer Concert Series 7/28-7/29
by Erica Handel - May 12, 2021


The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will bring live performances to the Jersey Shore with the Vogel Summer Concert Series. The shows will take place outdoors split between the Arthur Pryor Bandshell in Asbury Park and Bell Works in Holmdel. An incredible group of Broadway talent and musical guests are set to appear in this series, including Broadway star Adam Pascal.

BWW Interview: Benjamin Rauhala of CARRY ON at 54 Below Premieres
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 26, 2021


A special solo show has been turned into a special film and Benjamin Rauhala has a lot to say about it... and many other things, as well.

BWW Interview: Clint Ramos Talks SLAVE PLAY's Set Design, THE ROSE TATTOO's Costume Design, Racial Equity in Theatre & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2021


Clint Ramos' extraordinary talents as a designer have earned him two Tony nominations this season, for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Slave Play and Best Costume Design of a Play for The Rose Tattoo.

BWW Feature: Learn More About Some of Our Favorite Cabaret Couples
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 13, 2021


The history of show business is loaded with couples who work as well offstage as they do on. These twosomes have brought their offstage magic to the stages of the cabaret and concert world.

WALKING PAPERS Release New Track And Video 'Divine Intervention'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 8, 2021


The video, which clocks in at 12:30, was directed By Boredom Killing Business with Cory Ingram, Konstantin Komarov and Bob Wayne and shot in the band’s hometown of Seattle. It premiered yesterday on Classic Rock magazine’s website, Loudersound.com, and can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page now.

BWW Interview: Beth Granville Chats THE VICKY VOX PROJECT On YouTube
by Fiona Scott - Dec 6, 2020


Beth Granville is known for being the creator and co-writer of the BBC Radio Wales series, Foiled. Her latest project is The Vicky Vox Project, a web-series featuring LA-based drag queen Vicky Vox who starred as Audrey in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors. We spoke to Granville about the show.

BWW Interview: Executive Artistic Director Cynthia Fleming on Salt Lake Acting Company's 49 ¾ Season and CLIMBING WITH TIGERS
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 11, 2020


Salt Lake Acting Company fully embraced 2020 with its unprecedented 49 ¾ season, including both new and archival digital theatre, and hopefully hybrid in-person audiences starting next March. Executive Artistic Director Cynthia Fleming spoke with BroadwayWorld about dealing with the pandemic, the unique elements of their plans, and the next show on the docket: CLIMBING WITH TIGERS, streaming November 30 to Dec. 20.

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM At TheaterWorks Hartford Extends Through November 15
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2020


Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared in association with The Civilians, have announced the extension of Sarah Gancher's Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy to November 15.

BWW Blog: Making the Most of This Year's Halloween - Broadway and Cosplaying
by Student Blogger: Sammi Tapper - Oct 30, 2020


Halloween is right around the corner, and while this year is unfortunately not the eventful weekend of costume parties and trick-o-treating that we know and love, that doesn’t mean that you still can’t dress up.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 29- with Beth Malone, Next On Stage and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2020


Today (October 29) in live streaming: Beth Malone visits Backstage Live, Meet the Top 5 on Next On Stage, and so much more!

John Lloyd Young Discusses His Upcoming Streamed Concert in Las Vegas and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On September 30, he chatted with Tony winner John Lloyd Young.

BWW Interview: Darin F. Earl II's THE NIGHT SHIFT to be Nutley Little Theatre's First Virtual Readers' Theater!
by Gina Sarno - Sep 26, 2020


Darin F. Earl IIa??s THE NIGHT SHIFT to be Nutley Little Theatrea??s First Virtual Readersa?? Theater!

Almost Adults Productions Presents Joe Gulla's MEMBERS ONLY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2020


Joe Gulla's 'Members Only' will be presented by Almost Adults Productions on Sunday, September 13th at 6 PM as part of their ongoing LGBTQ+ Online Short Play Reading Series.

Telly Leung Discusses His Radio Free Birdland Concert and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On September 2, he chatted with the incredible Telly Leung.

11 Books That Were Adapted Into Musicals
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 6, 2020


From Hamilton to Matilda, we're highlighting just 11 of many shows based on books for National #ReadaBookDay! Which one is your favorite?

BWW Interview: Blaine Alden Krauss of A MOMENT OF CLARITY On September 10th
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 24, 2020


Blaine Alden Krauss of A MOMENT OF CLARITY streaming concert on September 10th chats with Stephen Mosher

BWW Interview: Anoushka Lucas Talks JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Aug 23, 2020


Anoushka Lucas first played the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2016. She has now returned to a socially distanced concert production of the show at the same venue, which is directed by Timothy Sheader. 

BWW Interview: DIAVOLO's Jacques Heim Safely Creating THIS IS ME With Vets
by Gil Kaan - Jul 24, 2020


DIAVOLO/Architecture in Motion's The Veteran Project will premiere its THIS IS ME: LETTERS FROM THE FRONT LINES on The Soraya Facebook page Friday July 31 at 4p PST. Returning to The Soraya for their fourth engagement, DIAVOLO's latest movement piece deals with our current pandemic isolation from the first responders' perspectives. DIAVOLO/Architecture in Motion's founder and artistic director Jacques Heim, who directed and choreographed THIS IS ME: LETTERS FROM THE FRONT LINES, shared some behind-the-scenes of THIS IS ME and background of the performing company he founded in 1992.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOTOWN SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5 & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest Motown songs from 1960-1994. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest scenes in cinema from 1901 to 2020. See if your favorite movie moments made the list!

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2016   World Premiere Public Production

What Did You Expect? - 2016 Awards and Nominations

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2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Richard Nelson

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