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 (Water for Elephants). 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. Performance Schedule: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 - 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 - 1:00 & 6:30 p.m.
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