Nellie McKay
Stand-up comedian from United States ๐บ๐ธ
About Nellie McKay
Nellie McKay did stand-up in Manhattan clubs early on, and although music became her main work, the jokes stayed in the songs. Her sets at New York music venues such as the Sidewalk Cafe and Joe's Pub drew record labels, and her debut album Get Away from Me was recorded with Geoff Emerick producing. Satire is a regular tool for her: Mother of Pearl, for instance, is a satirical song about feminist issues.
Later records include Pretty Little Head, Obligatory Villagers, Home Sweet Mobile Home and Normal as Blueberry Pie, a tribute to Doris Day. The theatre gave her a second stage. She played Polly Peachum in the Roundabout Theatre Company's The Threepenny Opera, which brought her a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance, appeared Off-Broadway in the revue Old Hats, and built the musical show I Want to Live! around the story of Barbara Graham.
Videos (261)
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2:42"If I Fell" - Nellie McKay
57.7K views
4:02"WEED (All I Want for Christmas)" - Nellie McKay
28.9K views
3:09"Sunny Afternoon" - Nellie McKay
23.4K views
5:30"Murder in My Heart for the Judge" - Nellie McKay
14.4K views
3:31"Poor People / Justice" - Nellie McKay
13.1K views
2:15A GIRL NAMED BILL - The Life and Times of Billy Tipton
10.7K views
3:48Nellie McKay - "Ridiculous"
10.5K views
1:14Herd Immunity - Nellie McKay
6.8K views
7:31Nellie McKay "Compared to What"
6.5K views
4:17"Hungry Freaks, Daddy" - Nellie McKay
5.5K views
2:49Red Rubber Ball - Nellie McKay
5.4K views
4:46Success - sister can you spare a sign?
5K views
5:14"Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine" - Nellie McKay
4.5K views
0:11inner life of carrots
4.3K views
1:02See George jump!
3.7K views
4:27Ba Dum Bump (lyric video) - Nellie McKay
3.6K views
3:51Nellie McKay - "Bold Marauder"
3.4K views
0:10Join the March to Abolish Animal Testing, September 12-26th
3.3K views
1:18rat loves cat
3.2K views
3:14Nellie McKay - David (Demo) Official Video
3.1K views
2:43The Drinking Song - Nellie McKay w/The Carpenter Ants
2.9K views
0:35Did you know? Vito Corleone's cat was actually a stray found on the Paramount lot!
2.8K views
3:19Politan - Nellie McKay
2.6K views
9:16Stop Online Animal Torture with Lady Freethinker
2.5K viewsGuest appearances (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Did Nellie McKay do stand-up?
Yes, Nellie McKay did stand-up in Manhattan clubs early on, and although music became her main work, the jokes stayed in her songs.
What was Nellie McKay's debut album?
Her debut album, Get Away from Me, was recorded with Geoff Emerick producing, after her sets at the Sidewalk Cafe and Joe's Pub drew record labels.
What is Mother of Pearl by Nellie McKay?
Mother of Pearl is a satirical song about feminist issues, one example of how Nellie McKay uses satire in her music.
What albums has Nellie McKay released?
Her later records include Pretty Little Head, Obligatory Villagers, Home Sweet Mobile Home and Normal as Blueberry Pie, a tribute to Doris Day.
Did Nellie McKay win a Theatre World Award?
Yes, playing Polly Peachum in the Roundabout Theatre Company's The Threepenny Opera brought Nellie McKay a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance.
What other stage shows has Nellie McKay done?
She appeared Off-Broadway in the revue Old Hats and built the musical show I Want to Live! around the story of Barbara Graham.
