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Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway Tickets

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Production shot of Kimberly Akimbo in New York, with Victoria Clark as Kimberly, Justin Cooley as Seth and Steven Boyer as Buddy.
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Production shot of Kimberly Akimbo in New York, with Nina White as Teresa, Bonnie Milligan as Debra, Michael Iskander as Aaron, Fernell Hogan as Martin and Olivia Elease Hardy as Delia.
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Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway Tickets

About Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway

See the five-time Tony Award-winning, critically acclaimed Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo, by David Lindsay-Abaire and beloved composer Jeanine Tesori. Experience a heartwarming story about loneliness, found families, and creating some happiness when time is against you. Kimberly Akimbo tickets are available on New York Theatre Guide now.

What is Kimberly Akimbo about?

Kim is a wonderful, charming New Jersey teen who just happens to look like a 72-year-old woman. Kim suffers from a disease which causes her body to age nearly five times faster than most. Yet somehow, that might be the least of her problems. Kim's family is collapsing as long-held secrets come out, and they're caught in moneymaking schemes which might put them in jail. With the help of her only friend, a teenage boy, can Kim figure it all out?

Kimberly Akimbo began as a play, written by Lindsay-Abaire and first produced at South Coast Repertory in 2001. The play was later produced in New York by Manhattan Theatre Club in 2003, earning rave reviews, particularly for its star Marylouise Burke. (Older actors play Kim, rather than young actors made up to look like older women.) Lindsay-Abaire is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, also known for works such as Rabbit Hole and Good People

For the Kimberly Akimbo musical adaptation, Lindsay-Abaire has teamed up with Jeanine Tesori, a Tony Award winner for Fun Home and one of the most celebrated musical theatre composers of her generation. Tesori has previously worked with Lindsay-Abaire on Shrek: The Musical, and her other works include Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline, or Change, and Violet

Together, this dream team has crafted Kim's singular and heartbreaking story into a funny and emotional musical. The musical adaptation premiered in 2021 at Atlantic Theater Company, which just a few years ago debuted new musical The Band's Visit before it traveled to Broadway and won 10 Tony Awards. Kimberly Akimbo won multiple Off-Broadway awards including Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Musical. Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway received similar critical acclaim and then some, and it's sure to enjoy plenty of time to thrive at the Booth Theatre.

What is the Kimberly Akimbo musical running time?

Kimberly Akimbo runs 2 hours and 25 minutes, including an intermission. The show is recommended for ages 10 and up, and children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Tickets to Kimberly Akimbo are available now. Get your Kimberly Akimbo tickets on New York Theatre Guide today.

Run time

2h 25m (incl. one intermission)

Start date

October 12th, 2022

End date

April 28th, 2024

Age

10+ is recommended. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

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Reviews

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Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing, Funny
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John Ned
Fun, Must see, Touching, Delightful
97 / 100
DOUG Rob NYC
Refreshing, Great singing, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing
97 / 100
Bruce 6
Charmingly weird story of teen w progeria, I was moved 2 tears by this idiosyncratic work, Best musical of this season
96 / 100
Sing out Louise
“i like your point of view… “
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Our Review

'Kimberly Akimbo' review — Victoria Clark and a talented ensemble shine in letter-perfect musical

5 of 5
11 Nov 2022, 03:00
She’s back! Following an Off-Broadway run that wrapped in January, Kimberly Akimbo is now in residence at the Booth Theatre with the original cast and every bit of its wondrous quirkiness intact. In fact, the show is more polished and endearing than before. Anyone (including myself) who fears this charmer might get swallowed up in a Broadway house can rest...

Stars on stage

Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway cast and creative team

By: David Lindsay-Abaire
Director: Jessica Stone
Songs by: Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire
Lighting: Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Sound: Kai Harada
Design: David Zinn
Choreography: Danny Mefford
Costume: Sarah Laux
Cast list: Victoria Clark (as Kimberly), Steven Boyer (as Buddy), Justin Cooley (as Seth), Olivia Elease Hardy (as Delia), Fernell Hogan II (as Martin), Michael Iskander (as Aaron), Alli Mauzey (as Pattie), Bonnie Milligan (as Debra), Nina White (as Teresa)
Other info: Projection design by Lucy MacKinnon, music direction by Chris Fenwick, orchestrations by John Clancy, additional orchestrations by Macy Schmidt; hair, wig, and makeup design by Jared Janas

Venue

222 West 45th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036

Accessibility

2 wheelchair spaces

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Show schedule

Day of weekMatineeEvening
Monday--
Tuesday-7:00 PM
Wednesday-7:00 PM
Thursday-7:00 PM
Friday-7:00 PM
Saturday2:00 PM8:00 PM
Sunday2:00 PM7:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

What is Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway about?

Winner of every Off-Broadway Best Musical award, Kimberly Akimbo is about living every day like it's your last. Teenage Kim, who has a premature aging condition that numbers her days, tries to find happiness when her disease becomes the least of her problems. Find out more about tickets to see this powerful new musical.

Where is Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway playing?

Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway is playing at Booth Theatre. The theatre is located in New York, NY, United States, 10036.

How long is Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway?

The running time of Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway is 2h 25m (incl. one intermission).

What's the age requirement for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway?

The recommended age for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway is 10+ is recommended. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre..

How do you book tickets for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway?

Book tickets for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.

How much do tickets cost for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway?

Tickets for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway start at $78.

Who wrote Kimberly Akimbo?

The Kimberly Akimbo musical is by David Lindsay-Abaire (book and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music). The duo won the Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score Tony Awards in 2023 for their work. Lindsay-Abaire also wrote the same-named 2000 play the Kimberly Akimbo musical is based on.

Which songs are in Kimberly Akimbo?

The songs in Kimberly Akimbo include "Better," "Make a Wish," "Anagram," "Father Time," and "Great Adventure." Jeanine Tesori wrote the music for the show, and David Lindsay-Abaire wrote the lyrics.

Is Kimberly Akimbo appropriate for kids?

Kimberly Akimbo is recommended for children 10 and older. The show contains brief strong language. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.

What is Kimberly Akimbo based on?

Kimberly Akimbo is based on a play, also titled Kimberly Akimbo, by David Lindsay-Abaire. He wrote the play in 2000 and also wrote the book and lyrics for the musical adaptation.

Who directed Kimberly Akimbo?

Jessica Stone directed the Kimberly Akimbo musical both on and off Broadway. The show marked her Broadway directorial debut, and she earned a Tony Award nomination for her work.

Is Kimberly Akimbo good?

Kimberly Akimbo received five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and near-universal praise from critics. The musical is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide, with the five-star review calling it "polished and endearing" and "letter-perfect."

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