'The Whoopi Monologues' Off-Broadway opening night: Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, Angela Bassett and more
Off-Broadway production 'The Whoopi Monologues' captures industry attention following its opening night at Lincoln Center.
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Where is the show being performed?
The production is held at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center Theater.
Is Whoopi Goldberg performing in the show?
Reviews note that the production is performing without Whoopi Goldberg, though she was in attendance for the opening night.
Who has recently joined the cast?
Jurnee Smollett has been announced as the latest addition to the Off-Broadway cast.
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The production, staged at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, has officially opened. The show features an expanded cast, with recent announcements confirming Jurnee Smollett has joined the Off-Broadway production.
Coverage from outlets including The New York Times, WSJ, Playbill, and TheaterMania highlights the opening night celebrations, which were attended by Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, Angela Bassett, and Reese Witherspoon. Reviews have focused on the performance quality of the show in the absence of Goldberg. Future developments remain focused on the cast's performance at the Lincoln Center Theater.
Further details regarding the production's run duration or potential touring plans are not yet specified in the provided coverage.
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