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High School
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Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West

Date:
Friday May 23
Time:
7:30 pm
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Venue

History Theatre
30 10th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55101 + Google Map

Organizer

History Theatre
Whoa, Nellie! tells the rip-roaring musical tale of Nellie King, the “wily and scandalous female cowboy detective” whose countless criminal exploits and penchant for male attire made her an 1800s Minnesota media icon.

By turns hilarious, tuneful, and deeply emotional, this grand spectacle resurrects an array of vaudevillian superstars to share a story of surprising contemporary resonance. Plumbing the depths of America’s obsession with celebrity, the show reveals potent historical truths around gender, addiction, mental health, and media sensationalism, as it follows Nellie’s desperate pursuit of the love, acceptance and transcendent immortality it promises.

Performance Venue

History Theatre

All Performance Dates

Friday, 5/23 at 7:30pm
Saturday, 5/24 at 7:30pm 

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

This performance may contain mature themes, and is recommended for ages 14 and older.

Themes

  • This show examines how the pursuit of celebrity goes back a long, long time. And without a healthy mindset, that pursuit can become harmful. What is an example of celebrity or fame in 2025? How might you identify when someone is going too far to become famous?​

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Childcare

Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.

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