monologue

In the hilarious opening monologue Argan sits coddled in his chair—sort of a baroque Barcalounger—going over his treatments and the hefty prices charged for them by his “primary care physician,” Dr. Purgon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Weeks before Serbia's highly anticipated election, Zoran Kesic, the country's star late-night talk show host, opened his monologue with a stark warning.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

The closeted kid who felt empowered to come out during their showcase monologue, only to receive uproarious applause from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

But she cited her earlier performance as Muriel in Alan Bennett's monologue Soldiering On, as one of her proudest moments.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Now, listen, my boy,” Neylan rejoined, launching into a two-hour monologue about the history of the oath, the duplicity of Robert Sproul, and the faculty’s disrespect for the board of regents.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

This was despite the fact that Gillis’ track record of problematic, punching-down monologues spoke for itself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

The Enthusiasm Society, whose members are known by their surnames, recruits Saxberger to join and sets about announcing itself to the world via an evening of performed monologues and poetry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

On one weekend in Tokyo, hundreds of visitors flocked to a zine fair showcasing a wide range of handmade magazines in different sizes and formats -- some incorporating abstract designs, photography or personal monologues.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

It has been a memorable run of shows, but there were countless interviews and monologues over the years that made Colbert and “The Late Show” a must-watch.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

His favorite parts are the long, dramatic monologues.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon