Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West
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Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West
Book, Lyrics and Music by Josef Evans
Directed by Laura Leffler
Music Directed by Amanda Weis
Choreographer and Associate Direction by Joey Miller
May 17–June 8, 2025
Whoa, Nellie! tells the whirlwind tale of a fake detective (and former child performer), whose countless criminal exploits and penchant for male attire made her a Minnesota media sensation in the late 1800s. This fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly moving new musical follows the path of the enigmatic and relentless “Nellie King,” the alias by which she was best known. Her reckless disregard for the law leads to disastrous ends and a powerful emotional reckoning. Along the way, her story brings to light historical realities around gender, addiction, mental health, and celebrity that continue to resonate today.
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