8 / 10
Central to the show’s success is the incredible range of Carmello. It hinges on her ability to be a believable teenager which, somehow, she excels at. Her performance of “Make a Wish” makes one think. If you knew you had limited time left, what would you wish for? Two hours of Carmello is never a bad choice.
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Director Jessica Stone and Choreographer Danny Mefford have guided an excellent ensemble cast with strong vocal and dancing skills to present an unusual but interesting story. Ann Morrison’s portrayal of Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old girl with the appearance of a 72-year-old woman, runs the gamut of emotions as she struggles with being a teenager trapped in an adult’s body.
The National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO will be making its final stop of the tour in New Haven, CT. The production will play May 14–17 at the Shubert Theatre before the curtain comes down on the national tour for good.
Kimberly Akimbo, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is coming to East Lansing for its premiere in Cobb Great Hall.
February is going to be an exciting month for Des Moines Performing Arts, as not one, but two Tony Award winners for best musical make their debut on the Civic Center stage. They are opening the month with a week-long run of the 2023 winner for Best Musical, 'Kimberly Akimbo.' If the lead-up activities, like turning their stage into a 90's dance club and a roller skating night, are any indication of how great this show is, then Des Moines Audiences are in for a treat.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its East Lansing premiere in Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall from March 10-15, 2026.
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.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, are now on-sale.
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.
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has revealed that tickets are now available for the New Jersey premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Marcus Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will go on sale to the public on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m.
The American Theatre Guild will present Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, at Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall November 25–30, 2025. The engagement is part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Birmingham Series.
Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, will play a one-week engagement at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta from October 14–19, 2025. Broadway in Atlanta will offer $39 Lucky Seat lottery tickets and $36 Student Rush tickets for college students. Tickets are on sale now at foxtheatre.org/kimberlyakimbo.
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.
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from January 20–25, 2026.
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, at the Academy of Music from October 21 through November 2, 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!
Texas Performing Arts will present the Austin engagement of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the five-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, at Bass Concert Hall from September 30 to October 5, 2025, as part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Austin season.
Individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public next week. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
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.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | John Clancy |
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