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You're connected with a trusted source for live theater and music. A Play Is A Poem blends five cinematic vignettes with Nellie McKay's original songs, created by a collaborative team including writer Ethan Coen and director Neil Pepe. The world premiere took place at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles in September 2019, with an Off-Broadway transfer planned for 2020 before pandemic delays. This page highlights the performer, Nellie McKay, her rich discography, and the latest 2025 tour activity where applicable. Secure your seats with us for the upcoming shows, and explore official social links for the artist and production teams below.

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About the performer: Nellie McKay is a prolific singer-songwriter and performer known for her incisive, genre-blending vocal work. Her collaboration on A Play Is A Poem earned an Ovation Award nomination for her contributions at the Mark Taper Forum. While 2025 national tour dates for the full production aren’t announced, McKay herself continues to tour in 2025 with club and theater appearances, including Catalina Bar & Grill (Los Angeles), Elkton Music Hall (MD), Sellersville Theater (PA), Deer Head Inn (PA), Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago), and Southgate House Revival (Newport, KY). For fans seeking a unique, music-forward theater experience, this performer page provides background, discography highlights, and practical show information. Follow official channels for the latest updates and links to purchase tickets with ease.

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Creative team: Ethan Coen (writer), Neil Pepe (director), Nellie McKay (original music).
World premiere: Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, Sept 2019; Off-Broadway transfer with Atlantic Theatre Company planned for 2020 but delayed by the pandemic.
Genre/style: a theatrical piece blending five distinct vignettes with McKay’s original songs, described as a cinematic, music-forward theatrical work.
2025 tour status: no official 2025 national tour announcement for A Play Is A Poem; however, Nellie McKay has active 2025 concert dates in clubs/theaters (see sources).
Major awards/achievements: Ovation Award nomination for Nellie McKay’s work on A Play Is A Poem at the Mark Taper Forum; Theatre World Award for McKay for The Threepenny Opera (unrelated to this show but a major performer achievement).
Discography note: Nellie McKay is the primary musical contributor; her albums and singles are listed in the discography below.

About the performer: Nellie McKay is a prolific singer-songwriter and performer known for her incisive, genre-blending vocal work. Her collaboration on A Play Is A Poem earned an Ovation Award nomination for her contributions at the Mark Taper Forum. While 2025 national tour dates for the full production aren’t announced, McKay herself continues to tour in 2025 with club and theater appearances, including Catalina Bar & Grill (Los Angeles), Elkton Music Hall (MD), Sellersville Theater (PA), Deer Head Inn (PA), Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago), and Southgate House Revival (Newport, KY). For fans seeking a unique, music-forward theater experience, this performer page provides background, discography highlights, and practical show information. Follow official channels for the latest updates and links to purchase tickets with ease.

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