Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, follows the story of a quirky teenager navigating family dysfunction and a rare genetic condition as she approaches her 16th birthday in a New Jersey suburb. With a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, the musical blends humor and heart as Kim faces challenges, including her first crush and unexpected legal troubles. Directed by Jessica Stone, the show has been praised by critics for its engaging storytelling and memorable performances. Featured elements include choreography by Danny Mefford and scenic design by David Zinn, making this a noteworthy production for audiences.
Authors
Cast and Creative Team for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Count Basie Center for the Arts
Creative Team
Shawn Pennington
Production Stage Manager
Arabella Powell
Production Supervisor
Aaron Glick
Producer
Macy Schmidt
Additional Orchestrations
The Telsey Office, Craig Burns, CSA
Casting
David Stone
Producer
The Atlantic Theater Company
Producer
James L. Nederlander
Producer
LaChanze
Producer
John Gore
Producer
Patrick Catullo
Producer
Chris Fenwick
Music Supervisor
John Clancy
Orchestrations
Ryan Edward Wise
Music Director
David Lindsay-Abaire
Book & Lyrics
Jeanine Tesori
Music
Danny Mefford
Choreographed
Jessica Stone
Directed
David Zinn
Scenic Design
Sarah Laux
Costume Design
Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Lighting Design
Kai Harada
Sound Design
Lucy MacKinnon
Projection Design
J. Jared Janas
Wig, Hair, and Make-up Design
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