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Five Women Reclaim Whoopi’s Legacy | New York City News
Five powerhouse Black women are reimagining Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic 1984 one-woman show, “The Whoopi Monologues,” in a groundbreaking new production at Lincoln Center. Directed by Whitney White, the cast—Kerry Washington, Kai Heath, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, and Danielle Pinnock—each embody different characters, bringing Goldberg’s raw, human stories to life with fresh, diverse perspectives. The show spotlights underrepresented voices, including a disabled actress portraying a non-disabled character—a rare and powerful act of representation. For many cast members, Whoopi’s original…
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