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About The Whoopi Monologues
Get The Whoopi Monologues tickets when they go on sale on New York Theatre Guide to see Emmy Award winner Kerry Washington and Tony Award winner Kara Young revive some of Whoopi Goldberg's best comedy sets. A singular show that is great for fans of Goldberg's old and new, The Whoopi Monologues plays through Lincoln Center Theater summer 2026.
Experience The Whoopi Monologues off Broadway. In 1984, up-and-coming monologist Goldberg premiered her one-woman show on Broadway, torching the rulebook of traditional solo performance in one of the most electrifying debuts of the era. Now, the landmark work returns — but for a new generation.
Washington (American Son, Scandal), and Young (Purpose, Purlie Victorious) lead a remarkable ensemble of five women in bringing Goldberg’s unforgettable characters back to the stage, in this new production directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White (The Last Five Years, Jaja's African Hair Braiding). Funny, vivid, and deeply human, these nuanced portraits feel as fresh and irresistible today as they were over 40 years ago.
“I am honored to welcome these beautiful artists to Lincoln Center Theater, and to roll out the red carpet for audiences next year in my first season as Artistic Director,” said Lear deBessonet in a statement. “The richness and range of work speaks to theater as a place for wonder, truth, and heart — a place where democracy thrives, and we can experience a restored sense of human connection. I’m excited for all that is to come, and grateful to steward this magnificent theater into its next glorious chapter.”
Goldberg holds a rare achievement: she is the winner of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, crowning her with EGOT status and making her an entertainment legend. Whether on film, leading a talk show, or now sharing her words on a New York stage, she is always a marvel to behold.
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Start date
July 7th, 2026
End date
August 30th, 2026
I''m not a knowledgeable Whoopie fan, but I couldn't miss Kara Young. Great cast with a hodgepodge of monologues. Kara was fantastic as I expected. I found her monologue to be flimsy, (but not even the weakest), still it is a thrill to watch her and the others in action. Four of the five actresses are terrrific/excellent. It was a treat to see each of them, and a bigger fleeting thrill when they are on stage together. I wish there had been a brief 5 person non-monologue. I also wish the monologues matched their skills. Four of the monologues seem to least one critidbility losing/ridiculous twist. i'm not sure if that was her intended style, but the twists make the writing feel more amateurish that I expected. That said, it was really fun to watch the cast improvise and their spontaneous engagements with the audience where brilliant. Crowdwork Monologues would have been a genius show. 4 of the ladies were outstanding and remarkable, one was cliche. (she also happened to be in the most unbelievable, poorly written piece). I was there on the final Friday, the audience was definitely there to have.a great time. I enjoyed every second of the brief moments when more than one actress was on stage.
A funny and touching collection of monologues performed in a brisk fashion by a uniformly excellent cast. The direction is spot-on and I can’t say enough about this cast — there were no weak links. A thoroughly enjoyable evening all around.
Some of Ms Goldberg's great characters performed by some of our great actors.
Our Review
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The Whoopi Monologues cast and creative team
By: Whoopi Goldberg
Director: Whitney White
Producer: Lincoln Center Theater
Cast list: Jurnee Smollett, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis
Sets: Studio Bent: Adam Rigg and Anton Volovsek
Costumes: Qween Jean
Lighting: Cha See
Sound: Fan Zhang
Other info: Video design by Hana S. Kim, hair and wig design by Nikiya Mathis
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Wheelchair access, induction hearing loops, headsets
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