Whoopi Goldberg's 1984 solo show was one performer disappearing into a junkie, a disabled woman, a little Black girl who wants blonde hair — and the gamble here is handing those characters to five actors instead of one. It works because the cast is extraordinary: Kerry Washington and Kara Young are both operating at the top of their range in a 299-seat room where you can see everything. The Newhouse is small and the run ends August 30, so this is a limited window on a genuinely starry off-Broadw
What to expect
Lincoln Center's intimate thrust stage under the plaza, seating fewer than 300, so every seat is close. The piece runs without an intermission and moves between monologues with minimal staging. Expect an audience that came specifically for the cast.
Good to know
- 1 to 66th Street-Lincoln Center; the Newhouse is downstairs beneath the plaza level.
- The house seats under 300, so tickets go fast — book rather than walk up.
- The run ends August 30, 2026.
- Material is adult; not aimed at children.
- LCT offers accessible seating and assistive listening at the Newhouse.
- Arrive early enough to find the theatre — it is not the same entrance as the Vivian Beaumont.
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Common questions
Is this Whoopi Goldberg performing?
No. It reworks the monologues she originated in 1984 for an ensemble of five women, including Kerry Washington and Kara Young.
Where is it playing?
The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center Theater.
When does it close?
August 30, 2026.
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