Lincoln Center Theater announced today the complete cast and creative team for The Whoopi Monologues, an Off-Broadway reimagining of Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic show, which begins performances on Tuesday, July 7, with an official opening night set for Monday, July 13 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
Written by Whoopi Goldberg and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White, The Whoopi Monologues will star Emmy Award Nominee Dominique Fishback (Swarm, The Deuce), Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis (Hell’s Kitchen), NAACP Image Award Winner Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts), Emmy Award-winning producer and Golden Globe-nominated actress Kerry Washington (Imperfect Women, American Son), and two-time Tony Award® winner and current Proof star Kara Young (Purlie Victorious, Purpose), with Kai Heath, Denise Manning, and Pavar Snipe rounding out the cast as understudies.
What is The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway about?
In 1984, then unknown monologist Whoopi Goldberg premiered her provocative, thought-provoking one-woman show on Broadway, torching the rulebook of traditional solo performance in one of the most electrifying debuts of the era. Now, the trailblazing work returns, reimagined for a new generation led by a remarkable ensemble of 5 women bringing Goldberg’s unforgettable characters back to the stage. Funny, vivid, and deeply human, these nuanced portraits feel as fresh and irresistible today as they were over 40 years ago.
Who is in the cast of The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway?
The Whoopi Monologues will star Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis, Danielle Pinnock, Kerry Washington, and Kara Young. Please note that Whoopi Goldberg will not appear in this show.
Who is on the creative team of The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway?
The creative team for The Whoopi Monologues includes Studio Bent: Adam Rigg & Anton Volovsek (Set Design), Tony Award winner Qween Jean (Costume Design), Cha See (Lighting Design), Fan Zhang (Sound Design), Hana S. Kim (Video Design), Nikiya Mathis (Hair & Wig Design), and The Telsey Office (Casting). Tiffany N. Robinson serves as the Stage Manager.
Where can I get official tickets to The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway?
Broadway Direct is an official ticket seller of The Whoopi Monologues at Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway. Tickets can be found here.
