Kimberly Akimbo
"A DOSE OF PURE JOY."
The New York Times [Critic's Pick]WINNER
BEST MUSICAL
THE MOST TONY AWARD-WINNING SHOW OF THE SEASON
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is recommended for ages 13 and up. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular.
Show Times
Special Performance Options
Afterwords: May 27
Join The National Theatre Foundation for Afterwords, a post-show panel discussion following the May 27th performance of Kimberly Akimbo! Get behind-the-scenes insight and cultural commentary on the show from the DC Public Library’s Joanna Harris, Teens Behind the Scenes Dramaturg Lindsey R. Barr, and a very special guest from the production. Afterwords is free for all ticketholders to the May 27th performance.
Watch & Listen
National Touring Company of KIMBERLY AKIMBO – Photos by Joan Marcus