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Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West show poster

Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West at History Theatre

Dates: 5/17/2025 - 6/8/2025

📍 Theatre: History Theatre


30 East 10th Street
St.Paul, MN 55101

Phone: 6512924323

Tickets: $15-$74


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
Choreography 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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History Theatre

30 East 10th Street
St.Paul, MN 55101

Phone: 6512924323

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30 East 10th Street, St.Paul, MN

History Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ

What shows are coming up next at History Theatre?

Glensheen (7/9/25-7/27/25)

Where is History Theatre located?

History Theatre is at 30 East 10th Street, St.Paul, MN.

What shows have played recently at History Theatre?

Glensheen (07/09/25-07/27/25)
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland (06/14/25-06/14/25)
Secret Warriors (03/29/25-04/19/25)
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland (03/01/25-03/01/25)
The Root Beer Lady (01/25/25-02/23/25)
Brass Funkadelic (01/04/25-01/04/25)
I Am Betty (11/23/24-12/29/24)
DON’T MISS DORIS HINES (10/27/24-10/27/24)
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF (10/26/24-10/26/24)
SO HELP ME GOD (10/26/24-10/26/24)

What is the history of History Theatre ?

History Theatre entertains, educates, and engages through creating, developing, and producing new and existing works that explore Minnesota's past and the diverse American experience. Its work provides a unique lens which links our past to the present, explores our common heritage, and illuminates our understanding of what it means to be American. Since its founding in 1978 by Lynn Lohr and Lance Belville, the company has staged more than 100 world premieres, working with nationally recognized playwrights including Jeffrey Hatcher, Eric Simonson, Kevin Kling, Craig Wright, Frank McCourt, Doris Baizley, Melanie Marnich, Kim Hines, John Olive, and Kira Obolensky. From a harrowing slave journey to St. Paul in Adrift on the Mississippi to an urban musical celebration of the Twin Cities in Snapshots: Life in the City, from the rock 'n' roll biography Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story to the dark, complex A Piece of the Rope about Minnesota's first public execution, History Theatre has moved audiences to rediscover, relive, and respect every piece of their history.

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