Join us Thursday, May 29, for "Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West," a new musical at the Minnesota History Theatre!

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. 

Stay after the show for an optional lunch in the lobby, catered by Cosetta’s! The director and actors will join us for an interactive conversation about the show.

Lunch choices include homemade potato chips and deli pickle chips:

HAM & BRIE | shaved prosciutto cotto, French brie on house baked baguette

ITALIAN SALUMERIA | mortadella, Tuscano salami, prosciutto, provolone, fresh mozzarella, with olive oil on an Italian roll

SMOKED TURKEY COBB | shaved smoked turkey, gorgonzola butter, romaine, tomatoes, Nueske bacon on grilled country Italian bread

BEEF SEARED ROAST BEEF | herb and garlic-rubbed seared roast beef, tomatoes, cheddar, field greens, caramelized onions, garlic aioli on grilled focaccia

GRILLED VEGETABLE | char-grilled zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, portobello mushroom, caramelized onion, mozzarella, arugula on grilled ciabatta bread.



Other options are available, including gluten free. Contact Kellie for other choices.

Limited seating! Please register by Monday, April 28.

Tickets: $35.00 for main floor tickets. $23.00 for lunch.

When: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Where: Minnesota History Theatre (30 10th St. E. St. Paul, MN 55101)

For more information contact Kellie Burrows at Kellene.burrows@uwrf.edu or 715.425.4427