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 (260)
Videos 217 to 240 of 260.
0:11Jorge approves! tomorrow with Nina Jackel
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0:29Mother in Gaza
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0:41It's A Pose 5/30/25, Sellersville Theater
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29:53somnambulance
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28:09come sight-read with me
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4:59Doctor speaks out about Gaza
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1:34Israeli artist Yoni Benyamini on Non-Violent Resistance
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0:28funny money
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18:01somnambulant sight-reading
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10:15sleepytime sight-reading
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0:33Palestinian paramedic
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1:14Texas jamboree rehearsal
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0:50angel eyes - Thanks Elkton!
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1:39really - deerhead inn benefit for best friends animal clinic
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0:38Happy International Dog Day!
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1:04ramadan in giza
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15:56sleepy sight-reading
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0:45tax haven
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2:41Happy Birthday Jane Goodall!
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1:59ICRC's President visits hospital in Gaza.
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2:11Dreamliner at the Chapel Restoration 6/6/24
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1:05Dublin Mothers for Ceasefire
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9:05sleepiest sight-reading
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3:26Mountain Stage Finale 12/3/23
56 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.
