Whoopi Goldberg 1984

Opened: October 24, 1984
Closing: March 10, 1985

Whoopi Goldberg - 1984 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Aka "Whoopi"

Whoopi Goldberg will perform her stand-up comedy routine in the Treasure Island Theatre on Friday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. Whoopi Goldberg will also be performing on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m.



Although most of us are now intrigued by Whoopi Goldberg as the co-host of "The View" on daytime TV, her incredible talents as an actor and comedian has put her in the elite company as one of only five entertainers to receive an Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy awards. With her trademark dreadlocks, gigantic grin, and cutting edge humor, Whoopi is a truly unique crowd pleaser.

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Whoopi Goldberg FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Whoopi Goldberg have there been?
Whoopi Goldberg has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 2004 and Broadway which opened in 2004.
What awards has Whoopi Goldberg been nominated for?
Whoopi Goldberg has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Jennifer Tipton, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Whoopi Goldberg, Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Whoopi Goldberg, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Whoopi Goldberg.
What awards has Whoopi Goldberg won?
Whoopi Goldberg has won several awards throughout her career. She has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to Broadway. Some of the awards she has won include the Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jennifer Tipton, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Whoopi Goldberg, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Whoopi Goldberg, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Whoopi Goldberg. These awards highlight her talent and success in the theater industry.

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