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Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Feb 25, 2026

Some musicals are flashy and loud, but Kimberly Akimbo captivates quietly, drawing you in with humor, heart, and honesty. From the first moment on stage, it becomes clear that this is a story about people — messy, awkward, hopeful people — rather than spectacle.

Interview: Brendan Jacob Smith of THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Feb 4, 2026

Most singers would kill to have Brendan Jacob Smith’s resume. Smith has been in a hit musical for over five years, released two albums, and joined an a cappella trio that reached the quarterfinals of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT -- all before the age of 30.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

'Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Madison premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Kauffman Center
by Alan Portner - Jan 22, 2026

“Kimberly Akimbo” is a tiny, idiosyncratic musical with a cast of only nine actors that somehow manages to share the full Broadway experience with its opening night audience at Kansas City’s Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 

Video: Get A New Look At KIMBERLY AKIMBO On Tour Starring Ann Morrison and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo has released a new look at the show's national tour, starring Ann Morrison in the title role. Watch the video! A winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, the musical was the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 2, 2025

Now playing at the Bass Concert Hall through October 5th, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a darkly funny and deeply heartfelt musical about finding joy in the midst of life’s complications. At its center is Kimberly Levaco (played by the magnificent Ann Morrison), a bright, witty teenager from suburban New Jersey who looks like a 72-year-old woman due to a rare genetic condition that drastically accelerates aging.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
by Armando Urdiales - Sep 18, 2025

What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hobby Center For The Performing Arts?

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Sep 17, 2025

This touring production of the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, is based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s play of the same name. Kimberly, about to turn 16, has just moved with her family to a quiet suburb in New Jersey.

Video: Watch Ann Morrison Sing 'Make A Wish' in KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 17, 2025

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo has released a video of Ann Morrison performing 'Make A Wish.' She recently took on the role in the touring company of the Tony-winning musical after Carolee Carmello took her final bow.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour to Welcome New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Marcus Phillips will assume the role of Seth in the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Learn more about the new cast members in the tour and see how to purchase tickets!

Review: KIMBERY AKIMBO at Connor Palace--Key Bank Broadway Series
by Roy Berko - Jul 18, 2025

Offerings of the musical theater cover a vast array of topics.  There is the tale of the young prince who wants to find his “Corner of the sky” (PIPPIN), the flower girl who wants to be a lady (MY FAIR LADY), and the dairy man who has a life ruled by tradition (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF).

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Jul 9, 2025

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo, the five-time Tony Award-winning musical, opened this week at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis — and it is, quite simply, a triumph of storytelling.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Orpheum Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 26, 2025

'I suppose it's like the ticking crocodile, isn't it? Time is chasing after all of us.' One of my favorite quotes from Peter Pan and it fits so well with this particular story. Kimberly Akimbo teaches a unique lesson about time and aging. 

Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month. Morrison will join the cast starting next month in Cleveland.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO At Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 12, 2025

KIMBERLY AKIMBO is as oddball of a musical as its name.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Begins Limited Engagement at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO, is now playing at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited engagement through June 22 only. KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the most critically acclaimed musical of its Broadway season and winner of five 2023 Tony Awards.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at National Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - May 22, 2025

DC theatre audiences are blessed because besides there being a huge wealth of local theatres, there are also places like the historic National Theatre that bring us national tours direct from Broadway. It’s current attraction is one of the best tours I’ve seen in a very long time.

BWW Q&A: Bailey Ryon on KIMBERLY AKIMBO at The National Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2025

Following its triumphant run on Broadway, Kimberly Akimbo is now delighting audiences across the country on its first national tour. The Tony Award-winning musical—named Best Musical at the 2023 Tony Awards—features a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and a score by Jeanine Tesori, the team behind Shrek the Musical and Fun Home.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Apr 30, 2025

Based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2001 stage play of the same name, Kimberly Akimbo follows a bright and funny teenage girl from New Jersey who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. However, her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.