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Kerry Washington (*American Son, Scandal*) and Kara Young (*Purpose, Purlie Victorious*) lead a remarkable ensemble of five women in bringing Whoopi Goldberg’s unforgettable characters back to the stage. 

Goldberg's Broadway performance in *Whoopi*, the basis for this new show, caught the eye of director Steven Spielberg — he gave her the lead role in his film *The Color Purple*, based on the novel by Alice Walker. Film critic Roger Ebert described Goldberg's performance as "one of the most amazing debut performances in movie history," and she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Her career since has only trail blazed more.

Tony Award nominee Whitney White directs this singular off-Broadway production. For those who are longtime fans of Goldberg, this show will be special, and for those just getting to know her style, get ready for an unforgettable experience: the performance will feature her beloved sets, standup, and sendups, all at once.

## What to watch for
- Whoopi Goldberg is one of few people to receive an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Tony Award, collectively known as the EGOT.
- Whitney White is a rising force, winner of an Obie Award, and recently directed *The Last Five Years*.
- In addition to acting, Kerry Washington produces: she has two Tony nominations for *Gypsy* and *Purlie Victorious*. 
- Having won the Tony Award in 2024 and 2025, Kara Young is the first Black actress to be Tony-nominated in four consecutive years.

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*The Whoopi Monologues* brings back characters, stories, and monologues by the acclaimed comedian in this special theatrical experience.

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.

Tickets to *The Whoopi Monologues* in New York will be available here soon.

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Get ready for great stories and laughs: *The Whoopi Monologues* revives some of Whoopi Goldberg's most standout sets, which come to life in a production with a top-notch cast.

Jurnee Smollett stars in Whoopi Goldberg's [*The Whoopi Monologues*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44499-the-whoopi-monologues) off Broadway at the [Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/lincoln-center-mitzi-e-newhouse-theater) from August 4-30, 2026.

Smollett is best known for her Emmy and SAG Award-nominated performance as Letitia "Leti" Lewis in HBO's *Lovecraft Country*. Additional screen credits include the movies *Eve's Bayou* (Critics' Choice Movie Award) and *Birds of Prey* and the TV shows *Friday Night Lights* and *True Blood*.

On stage, Smollett performed in a 2014 L.A. production of Horton Foote’s *The Trip To Bountiful* opposite Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams, and Blair Underwood.

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Kara Young stars in [*Mix and Master*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/46813-mix-and-master) on Broadway at the [Todd Haimes Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/todd-haimes-theatre) in winter 2027.

Young's Broadway credits include *Clyde's* in 2021, *Cost of Living* in 2022, *Purlie Victorious* in 2023, *Purpose* in 2025, and *Proof* in 2026. She earned Tony Award nominations for her performances in the first four shows, winning for *Purlie Victorious* and *Purpose*.

Her Off-Broadway credits include Classical Theatre of Harlem's production of Shakespeare's *Twelfth Night*, *Table 17* at [MCC Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/mcc-theater), *Syncing Ink* at the [Apollo Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/apollo-theater), [*Gruesome Playground Injuries*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/45270-gruesome-playground-injuries) at the [Lucille Lortel Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/lucille-lortel-theatre), and [*The Whoopi Monologues*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44499-the-whoopi-monologues) with Lincoln Center Theater.

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Kecia Lewis stars in Whoopi Goldberg's [*The Whoopi Monologues*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44499-the-whoopi-monologues) off Broadway at the [Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/lincoln-center-mitzi-e-newhouse-theater) beginning July 7, 2026.

Lewis won a Tony Award for her performance as Miss Liza Jane in [*Hell's Kitchen*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/37579-hells-kitchen-broadway) on Broadway. Lewis's 40-plus-year Broadway career spans 10 productions: Since making her debut in the original cast of *Dreamgirls*, she has appeared in shows including *Chicago*, *Children of a Lesser God*, *Once on This Island*, and *Ain't Misbehavin'*.

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Dominique Fishback stars in Whoopi Goldberg's [*The Whoopi Monologues*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44499-the-whoopi-monologues) off Broadway at the [Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/lincoln-center-mitzi-e-newhouse-theater) beginning July 7, 2026.

Fishback is best known for her film and TV performances in *Judas and the Black Messiah* (BAFTA, Critics' Choice Award nominations) and *Swarm* (Emmy, NAACP Image, Independent Spirit Award nominations), which she also produced. Other screen credits include *The Deuce, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey*, *Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Project Power*, and *The Hate U Give*.

Fishback began her career on stage with MCC Theater’s Youth Company and later performed her own Off-Off-Broadway solo show, *Subverted*.

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Danielle Pinnock stars in Whoopi Goldberg's [*The Whoopi Monologues*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44499-the-whoopi-monologues) off Broadway at the [Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/lincoln-center-mitzi-e-newhouse-theater) beginning July 7, 2026.

Pinnock is best known for her performance as Prohibition-era jazz-singer Alberta on CBS's *Ghosts*, for which she earned the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and the Astra Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series.

Pinnock's other screen credits include her supporting role as Ms. Ingram on *Young Sheldon* and appearances in *This Is Us, Workaholics, A Black Lady Sketch Show*, and more.

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The **Lincoln Center Theater - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater** in New York is a renowned and prestigious venue nestled in the heart of the city. With a reputation for offering a diverse and dynamic range of productions, this theater captures the vibrant spirit of the performing arts community in the Big Apple. The intimate space features a thrust stage and seating that wraps around three sides, creating an immersive experience for viewers. The theater is dedicated to the memory of Mitzi E. Newhouse, a prominent figure in the theater world, and is run by the Lincoln Center Theater, a leading not-for-profit theater producer. Providing high-quality productions since its opening in 1967, the theater continues to attract audiences from across the globe.

**How to get to the venue:** The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater is located at 150 West 65th Street on the Lincoln Center Campus. Subway is the most convenient form of transportation, the venue being a short walk from the 66th Street – Lincoln Center subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Alternatively, Buses M5, M7, M11, M66, and M104 also stop near the venue. Nearby parking GARAGES offer options for those who prefer to drive.

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The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater is a 299-seat venue which houses the nonprofit Lincoln Center Theater’s Off-Broadway productions. The theatre opened on November 10, 1967 and is located on the lower level of the building. At first, the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center operated the theatre as The Forum.

The current name was adopted in 1973 in honor of prominent New York philanthropist Mitzi E. Newhouse. Joseph Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival took control of the building until 1978. In the following years, the theatre was mostly rented out to external producers until LCT began operating there in 1985.

The Newhouse shares a building with the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/vivian-beaumont-theater) on Broadway and the [Claire Tow Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lincoln-center-claire-tow-theater) off Broadway.

## How to get to the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater off Broadway

The Vivian Beaumont Theater is nearest to the 66th St. - Lincoln Center subway stop on the 1 line. The closest bus stop is W 66th St./Columbus Avenue on the M66 line.

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The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, opened in 1967, is a 299-seat venue for the Lincoln Center Theater’s Off-Broadway productions in New York.

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The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater is an intimate, globally-renowned theater venue in New York's Lincoln Center, offering quality productions.

The Kander and Ebb musical about murderesses-turned-overnight-celebrities has razzle-dazzled audiences for decades. With a rotating lineup of stars in the lead roles, you never know who you'll see as starry-eyed housewife Roxie, veteran vaudevillian Velma, and more.

Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted.

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Are you ready for all that jazz? *Chicago* on Broadway has brought the razzle dazzle for more than 25 years. Reece Weaver (*America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders*) stars as Roxie Hart through November 15! Get *Chicago* tickets on New York Theatre Guide now and have a killer night at the theatre.

The Chicago musical had its Broadway premiere in 1975, directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse and starring Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera. That production ran for two years. New York City Center's Encores! program for seldom revived musicals mounted a brief concert production in 1996, which transferred to Broadway and is the same production still running today.

The *Chicago* Broadway revival, directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Ann Reinking in Fosse's style, is now the longest-running American Broadway show and longest-running revival in Broadway history. Chicago officially opened at the <a href="/theatres/richard-rodgers-theatre">Richard Rodgers Theatre</a> on November 14, 1996, and it later moved to the <a href="/theatres/shubert-theatre">Shubert Theatre</a> and finally the <a href="/theatres/ambassador-theatre">Ambassador Theatre</a> in January 2003.

Chicago on Broadway was nominated for eight Tony Awards in 1997. The show&nbsp;ultimately won six trophies, including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Direction of a Musical. The&nbsp;production's highly stylized costumes as well as its Fosse-inspired choreography have made the musical one of the most widely recognised Broadway shows worldwide.

A Chicago film adaptation was released in 2002, starring Renée Zellweger as Roxie Hart, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly, Richard Gere as Billy Flynn, Queen Latifah as Matron "Mama" Morton, and John C. Reilly as Amos Hart. The film went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture at the 75th Academy Awards, becoming the first movie musical to do so since Oliver! in 1968.

THE CELL BLOCK’S HOT SUMMER LINEUP! 

Broadway favorite __Krysta Rodriguez__ as Roxie Hart through August 16 
Comedian __Matteo Lane__ as Billy Flynn through July 19 
"Dancing with the Stars" champion __Mark Ballas__ as Billy Flynn from July 20–August 16 
K-pop star __Ivy__ as Roxie Hart from August 17–September 6 

## What is the *Chicago* musical about?

Chicago is based on a same-named 1926 play by journalist Maureen Dallas Watkins, who covered real-life trials like Roxie's and Velma's. Step into the Jazz Age at the Chicago musical, about murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery — and old-fashioned showbiz and razzle dazzle.

Housewife and aspiring vaudevillian Roxie Hart lands in jail for murdering her lover, and she quickly learns that making headlines is the only way to get acquitted. She and veteran vaudeville star Velma Kelly, a fellow murderess, vie for the attention of the press and a smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn, in this satire of celebrity culture and the justice system.

## Who wrote the *Chicago* musical?

Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse wrote the book for the *Chicago* musical, with Ebb also writing lyrics and John Kander composing the music.

Along with Cabaret, Chicago is often considered as one of the best pieces of musical theatre from the legendary songwriting duo Kander and Ebb. They won the the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for Chicago, with a jazz-infused score including hits like "Cell Block Tango," "When You're Good to Mama," "Mr. Cellophane," and "Razzle Dazzle."

## Is the *Chicago* musical kid-friendly?

*Chicago* is recommended for ages 13 and up, as the show contains strong language and references to sex and crime throughout.

There's nothing quite like experiencing this sizzling show and musical score live! Get Chicago tickets in New York now.

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With classic songs like “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango,” and “Mr. Cellophane,” *Chicago* has razzle-dazzled audiences with its parade of celebrity headliners and jaw-dropping choreography since 1996, becoming the longest-running show currently on Broadway. A story of murder and mayhem in the 1920s, *Chicago* follows two prison inmates, Roxie and Velma, who plan to use the media frenzy around their crimes to become vaudeville stars. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, *Chicago* is a New York fixture that is sure to impress. Get *Chicago* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

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See why this second-longest-running Broadway show has razzle-dazzled so many audiences. A scorching satire of celebrity culture with classic Kander and Ebb tunes, *Chicago* shows how two ladies use showbiz pizzazz to get away with murder. Get tickets to witness the criminally fun revival that won six Tony Awards. 

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