The Whoopi Monologues Off‑Broadway revival reviewed as uneven by critics

The Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater opened an Off‑Broadway revival of Whoopi Goldberg’s The Whoopi Monologues on July 14, 2026, scheduled to run through August 30. Directed by Whitney White, the production replaces Goldberg’s original solo format with a cast of five actresses – Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis and Danielle Pinnock – who each perform separate sketches.

Critics noted that while the new staging features elaborate set design, video projections and pop‑music interludes, the ensemble approach dilutes the impact of the original material. Performances such as Young’s “Fontaine” visiting the Anne Frank Museum and Lewis’s “Lurleen” discussing menopause received praise, but reviewers argued the sketches feel repetitive and less potent than Goldberg’s rapid‑change solo performance.

Overall, the revival is seen as a showcase for its talented cast but falls short of the sharpness and cohesion of the original Broadway productions.