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The Whoopi Monologues Returns to New York
Lincoln Center - Mitzi E. Newhouse TheaterSat, Jul 18, 2026 · 02:00 PM
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The Whoopi Monologues is a Arts & Theatre / Theatre / Comedy event at Lincoln Center - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater in New York.
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Whoopi Goldberg's celebrated one-woman play returns to New York in a fresh Off-Broadway revival. The production features comic monologues penned by Goldberg that bring to life a cast of eccentric characters, from a young girl to an elderly man to a valley girl.
This 2026 revival at Lincoln Center Theatre's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre is directed by Whitney White and stars an ensemble cast including Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, Dominique Fishback, and Kecia Lewis. The show promises a blend of humor and heart, continuing the legacy of a piece that earned Goldberg a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and a Grammy for its comedy album.
Originally premiering on Broadway in 1984, the play has been revived multiple times, with the 2004 production earning a Tony nomination. This latest iteration offers audiences a chance to experience Goldberg's sharp, character-driven storytelling in an intimate Off-Broadway setting.
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Good to know
- The performance is a one-woman play featuring multiple characters.
- The show is directed by Whitney White.
- The production features an ensemble cast including Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, Dominique Fishback, and Kecia Lewis.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Whoopi Monologues about?
It is a comedic one-woman play featuring monologues that tell the story of various eccentric characters, from a young girl to an elderly man to a valley girl.
Who is starring in the 2026 revival?
The ensemble cast includes Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, Dominique Fishback, and Kecia Lewis.
Who is directing the 2026 revival?
The production is directed by Whitney White.
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The Whoopi Monologues
The Whoopi Monologues is a comedic one-woman play by American comedian Whoopi Goldberg which features comic monologues penned by Goldberg that tell the story of various characters. The play premiered on Broadway in 1984 at the Lyceum Theatre starring Goldberg herself, and is set to be revived in the
Whoopi Goldberg
Caryn Elaine Johnson, known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg, is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality. She is one of 28 entertainers to receive the EGOT, consisting of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Her other accolades include a BAFTA and two Golden Globes
Kerry Washington
Kerry Marisa Washington is an American actress. She has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards. She was included in Time's 100 list of most influential people in 2014, and Forbes named her the eighth-highest
Danielle Pinnock
Danielle Pinnock is an American actress, writer, and comedian. Pinnock won an Astra Television Award and an NAACP Image Award for her performance as a main cast member on the CBS comedy Ghosts (2021–present), where she plays the 1920s Prohibition era jazz singer, Alberta.
Dominique Fishback
Dominique Fishback is an American actress. She played Billie Rowan on Show Me a Hero, Darlene on The Deuce, and Deborah Johnson in Judas and the Black Messiah, the latter of which earned nominations for a Critics' Choice Movie Award, and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In 2023,
Kecia Lewis
Kecia Lewis, also credited as Kecia Lewis-Evans is an American singer and actress. Lewis made her Broadway debut as a replacement in the musical Big River (1985), followed by roles in Once on This Island (1990), Leap of Faith (2012), and Hell's Kitchen (2024), the latter of which earned her the Tony
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Lincoln Center - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
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