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Whoopi Monologues Off‑Broadway revival

Entities: The Whoopi Monologues · Whoopi Goldberg · Netflix · Tasha Smith · Women Like Us

Overview

The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center opened the revived production of Whoopi Goldberg’s The Whoopi Monologues on July 13, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of the original Broadway run. The Off‑Broadway show expands the 1984 one‑woman sketch into a five‑act ensemble performed by a rotating cast of Black actresses—Kerry Washington (who also serves as producer), Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis, Danielle Pinnock, Kara Young (as Fontaine) and others. Washington leads the first weeks and will hand the role to Jurnee Smollett after August 2 (originally reported for August 4). The limited engagement ends August 30.

Directed by Whitney White, the staging adds a party‑like atmosphere and moments of ensemble interaction. Critics note the intimate set, audience‑directed humor and the darker undertones of Goldberg’s original material, describing the revival as both nostalgic and freshly contemporary.

Goldberg, an EGOT winner, appeared on opening‑night red carpet with daughter Alexandrea Martin, drawing attention to her recent 80‑kilogram weight loss after treatment with the GLP‑1 drug Mounjaro. She also announced a forthcoming documentary and was nominated for a Tony Special Theatrical Presentation. In late July, Goldberg was confirmed for the Netflix film Women Like Us, underscoring her ongoing influence in film and theater and sparking fan speculation about a possible return to The View.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Whoopi Goldberg Joins Netflix Film and Returns Off‑Broadway with ‘The Whoopi Monologues’

    Whoopi Goldberg stars in Netflix’s Women Like Us and headlines the off‑Broadway run of “The Whoopi Monologues,” featuring a rotating cast of notable performers.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Whoopi Goldberg's 'The Whoopi Monologues' Revived on Broadway

    Whoopi Goldberg’s 1984 “The Whoopi Monologues” is revived at New York’s Mitzi Newhouse Theatre with a new all‑female cast and intimate staging.

  3. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Debuts at Lincoln Center

    Whoopi Goldberg’s revamped ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ opened at Lincoln Center, featuring a new cast and a rare mother‑daughter red‑carpet appearance.

  4. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Whoopi Goldberg appears slimmer at New York red‑carpet event with daughter

    Whoopi Goldberg, 70, debuted a dramatically slimmer look at the New York premiere of The Whoopi Monologues, citing a 80 kg loss after GLP‑1 treatment for back injury, and appeared with daughter Alexandrea.

  5. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    The Whoopi Monologues Off‑Broadway revival reviewed as uneven by critics

    The Off‑Broadway revival of The Whoopi Monologues at Lincoln Center opens July 14 with a five‑actress cast; critics say the ensemble format weakens the original’s impact despite strong individual performances.

Sources

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