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 121 to 144 of 260.
1:41Willow Weep for Me
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3:20guitarist Lenny Kaye & me at data center hearing
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0:39Autumn tour '23..
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0:21steppin out!
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0:37Lady Freethinker Founder Nina Jackel (Clip)
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1:12Hey Guys now on Vinyl!
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1:01Bettye LaVette NYC 7/7/23
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4:26visiting Richmond SPCA!
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0:25enjoy yourself!
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3:41i'm a fool with m. ward
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0:56future ex-husband
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2:02Musical Instrument Museum & Plant-based Phoenix!
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3:28Happy Christmas (War is Over)
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2:57WNYC's Public Song Project - My Blue Heaven
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4:19Goodbye - The Feldons
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0:52geeky fans
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1:56Nightmare at Deerhead Inn
168 views
0:42men feed cats in gaza
165 views
2:36Have yourself a Merry little Christmas
163 views
3:07The Chipmunk Song
163 views
1:58old cape cod - nellie mckay at cotuit center 7/14/24
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2:46battle of the blues with m. ward at amagansett
163 views
0:38airport security PSA - live from St Paul
162 views
2:51Nubia (apologies to John Lennon)
159 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.
