Whoopi at the Saenger
by ProudBlueJay on 6/28/16Saenger Theatre New Orleans - New OrleansRating: 4 out of 5Whoopi Goldberg was very entertaining and funny. She didn't sing or dance. She just entertained with her discussions.

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Whoopi Goldberg on Tour
For all her achievements in theater, movies and television, Whoopi Goldberg has never lost her reverence for the connections she forges with audiences at her reliably outrageous stand-up performances.
Her appearance in November, 2019 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City marked another milestone for a performer who first came to wider attention with Whoopi Goldberg, the one-woman stage show she brought to Broadway with the help of director Mike Nichols in 1984. The acclaim for her skills drew the notice of Steven Spielberg, who cast her in the lead role of The Color Purple. Goldberg's Academy Award nomination led to her successful run in a huge variety of dramas and comedies, including such smash hits as Ghost in 1990 and Sister Act two years later.
Her forays into television include her Emmy-winning run as executive producer and resident "center square" personality on her revival of the game show Hollywood Squares. Never afraid to share her views, Goldberg continues to elicit laughs and provoke thoughts as the moderator of ABC's The View.
In March of 2019, she appeared at New York's Beacon Theatre as cohost for Love Rocks NYC, the star-studded annual benefit for the nonprofit organization God's Love We Deliver.
Whoopi Goldberg Background
Born and raised in New York, Whoopi Goldberg caught the performing bug at an early age. Her first audiences were the relatives who gave Goldberg her distinctive nickname, comparing the aspiring comedian to a whoopee cushion.
Her years studying comedy and theater in California and New York led to the development of the characters who filled her first stage hit, which was named The Spook Show before she and director Mike Nichols brought it to Broadway as Whoopi Goldberg in 1984. In 1985, she earned an Academy Award nomination for her first major screen role, in Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple. That launched a movie career that has included such beloved films as Ghost, Sister Act and The Lion King.
Among her television credits are her groundbreaking talk show The Whoopi Goldberg Show and the Emmy-nominated NBC sitcom Whoopi. Her Emmy-winning revival of Hollywood Squares ran from 1998 to 2004. In 2007, she joined Barbara Walters on ABC's The View as the show's new moderator.
One of America's most decorated performers, Goldberg is among the few to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Her other honors include two Golden Globes, a Drama Desk Award, two American Comedy Awards, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Whoopi Goldberg was very entertaining and funny. She didn't sing or dance. She just entertained with her discussions.
Whoopie was great, current monologue, and jokes. At the end she took questions from the audience. Awesome experience, can't wait till she returns.
The show was fantastic!! The question & answer session was so inspiring. People had stories for things Whoopi had done that had changed their lives In a very positive way. I would go back & see her tomorrow if there was another show!!
While her act is not for all (do not bring kids, and do not go if you object to graphic language) I highly recommend this performance. It was everything you would expect from Whoopi and more. Not only the timely humor and great stories, but her openness and generosity toward the audience. In addition to the hour plus act she spent over 45 minutes Q/A with the audience. She could not have been more available. Much of this segment was as funny as the act. She is the real deal! I would definitely go again.
Not sure what to expect, but Whoopi was funny, intelligent and engaging! I laughed out loud so many times, what a great show!!!
Have not laughed this much in a long, long time. Especially liked the Q & A.
Whoopi Goldberg was spectacular. Her one woman show was hilarious, endearing, and memorable. She was true to life with her witty stories and responses. It was great to see a performer that was very personable. Whoopi is a must see live event. Although she is tremendous on television and the movies, she's very down to earth. I got these tickets for my BF's birthday gift. He said it was the greatest gift of all..the gift of laughter. I am hoping Whoopi makes it back into town again!!!
Sorry to say,Whoopi was old....not the laldy, but the material! Jokes are funny, but not the second or third time Not for prudes! But she does warn you all!
The show was great. Audience response was good. Lots of diversity. Really enjoyed it. Whoopi is a real down to earth person . Love her.
The building is beautiful and we had awesome seats. We all enjoyed the show very very much. We will do this again. I need to check and see what show we want to see. Loved everything.
I honestly didn't know what to expect. My first Whoopi experience was the HBO airing of her one-woman Broadway performance in the '80s. I was fascinated at how she completely and so easily transformed herself into several totally diverse characters. Then there were her films, Comic Relief with Robin Williams & Billy Crystal, her hosting gig at the Oscars, The View, plus all the little snippets I've seen by and about her through the years -- all of which show the many sides of this talented woman who manages never to lose sight of nor let go of who she is and what she will (and won't) stand for. An admirable and aspirational trait. And Whoopi was the culmination of all of those last Friday night. Her storytelling expressiveness, strong will, attention to detail, stances on issues, understanding of human nature, love of family, appreciation of the crowd who came to see her, and the ability to laugh at herself were all there that night. I laughed until I cried -- and I loved her even more than I did in the '80s.
Whoopi's show was all I expected and more. She tells it like it is and that's what I love about her. She warns you from the beginning about her language and on not asking her to recite movie/play lines or to sing. So - during the Q&A section, PLEASE don't bother her with any of that!
Show was irreverent, blunt,funny as HELL! Best bday gift EVER!
Whoopi was everything I thought she'd be and more! Her humor is about real stuff and gets more and more real as we age! I can relate! The audience was filled with 20-80 year olds and she had everyone laughing! I was in tears from laughing so hard and so much! It did start about 15 minutes late, though, and her show lasted only an hour, but then she had another hour of Q&A from the audience that was very funny and enlightening, about her and the audience!
Great night. Thanks Whoopi. My husband wasn't thrilled before the show but afterwards, u got a new fan. Thanks for starting off our anniversary weekend in a great way!
Whoopi seemed genuinely touched by her San Antonio reception and gave the appreciative audience a praiseworthy performance. The audience was kept in stitches for most of the of the evening. She seemed to opt out of skewing Trump and his defeated Republican candidates as much as I would have liked. Tinges of our Red state seemed to move her back to proven success from earlier in the evening. She was adored by a generally liberal crowd and kindly acknowledged her surprise at the loving audience she'd charmed all evening.
She was amazing and hilarious!! Definitely would attend again.
Whoop I was funny and the Q&A allowed the audience to experience her up front and personal.
So I surprised my mom (who loves her on The View) with these tkts...I could prob count on both hands the amount of times she laughed during the FORTYFIVE MIN set. Me, barely one hand. I've enjoyed Whoopi since Jumping Jack Flash (and How Stella Got Her Groove Back) so I can also say I'm a fan and looked fwd to seeing her live. Unfortunately as the other HONEST 1 and 2star reviews, her jokes were a little dry, just like she described her lady part to be with saw dust piles trailing behind her smh. Lots of cursing, I guess to enhance the "funny" but even at 37yrs old its a bit unnecessary to me. What killed me was that she boldly proclaimed "This is NOT The View!!!" at the start of the show but it actually was for about half her set. She didn't forget her "jokes" though as some reviews said at least. This was our 1st and last. Other than the op to have a quick personal q&a with her afterwards, I wouldn't recommend. Catch her for free on tv lol
I enjoy myself so badly that i could not wait to get there, Whoopi is one of my favorite person i will to meet one day an to see her was a joy. May the good lord be with her an bless her always.I cannot wait to see her again hope she come back to the city soon. I need a good laugh an she was my pick me up i have been down lately to i needed it, i didn't want the show to end. Thump up to her...