“On top of that, add in the element of direction by the spectacularly talented and intensely creative Whitney White and you have theater gold!”
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The Whoopi Monologues
Lincoln Center Theater - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater · 2h 45m · Opened Jul 14, 2026 · 1 month Off-Broadway
Critics' Take
Critics praise this revival of Goldberg's 1984 solo show for its stellar five-actress cast and timeless writing, though some question whether dividing the material loses the virtuosic impact of the original one-woman performance.
Critic Scorecard
23 reviewsSort:
“White assembles an extraordinary ensemble—Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis, Danielle Pinnock, Kerry Washington and Kara Young —five radiant performers who breathe new life into Goldberg’s unforgettable women while never losing sight of the humanity that made them iconic.”
“The Whoopi Monologues have been reborn for a new generation and are not showing their age.”
“The Whoopi Monologues is a glorious incarnation of Whoopi Goldberg’s pop culture-centric magnum opus.”
“It’s a sincere gift nonetheless, a loving call for human compassion and a singing homage to its titular architect.”
Audience Scorecard
115 audience reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Whoopi Monologues?
Critics praise this revival of Goldberg's 1984 solo show for its stellar five-actress cast and timeless writing, though some question whether dividing the material loses the virtuosic impact of the original one-woman performance. (CriticScore 79/100 from 23 reviews.)
Is The Whoopi Monologues worth seeing?
Yes. The Whoopi Monologues earns strong reviews from critics (79/100 from 23 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for The Whoopi Monologues?
The Whoopi Monologues has a CriticScore of 79/100 based on 23 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is The Whoopi Monologues still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, The Whoopi Monologues is currently playing at Lincoln Center Theater - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater Off-Broadway.
Where is The Whoopi Monologues playing Off-Broadway?
The Whoopi Monologues is playing at Lincoln Center Theater - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
How long is The Whoopi Monologues?
The Whoopi Monologues has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Whoopi GoldbergPlaywright
- Whitney WhiteDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 79/100 (23 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theater
- Lincoln Center Theater - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
- Synopsis
- The Whoopi Monologues revives the characters from Whoopi Goldberg's landmark 1984 Broadway solo show, reimagined by director Whitney White for a cast of five: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Danielle Pinnock, and Kecia Lewis.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
