Whoopi Goldberg has returned to the stage with a revival of her one-woman show, "The Whoopi Monologues," at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater [1].
The production marks a significant return to the actress's roots by revisiting a show originally created in the early 1980s. By bringing this work back to the Lincoln Center Theater in New York City, Goldberg connects her early comedic foundations with her current status as a global cultural figure [1, 2].
Goldberg said she found inspiration from around the world to shape the new version of the performance [1]. This global influence updates the material for a modern audience while maintaining the essence of the original Off-Broadway production [2].
Opening night occurred in mid-July, with reports placing the event between July 13 [3] and July 14, 2026 [4]. The premiere drew a high-profile crowd, including attendees such as Angela Bassett, Ayo Edebiri, and Sara Bareilles [4].
The show's cast will expand in the coming weeks. Jurnee Smollett is scheduled to join the production beginning Aug. 4, 2026 [5].
The revival serves as both a retrospective and a new artistic statement. Goldberg's decision to revisit the monologues allows her to reflect on her career trajectory from a rising star in the 1980s to a veteran of film, television, and theater [1, 2].
“Whoopi Goldberg has returned to the stage with a revival of her one-woman show.”
The revival of 'The Whoopi Monologues' represents a bridge between the early 1980s comedy scene and the contemporary theater landscape. By updating the material with global inspirations, Goldberg is leveraging her international platform to evolve a piece of her personal history into a broader commentary on the current era.
