Photos: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Now Plays in Singapore
The Tony Award-winning musical runs at the Victoria Theatre until Nov. 2, 2025
By: Oliver Oliveros Oct. 26, 2025
Singapore—Pangdemonium’s production of the 2023 Tony Award-winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo” now plays at the Victoria Theatre through Nov. 2, 2025.
Directed by Tracie Pang, the musical stars Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as Kimberly and Zachary Pang as Seth. “Kimberly Akimbo” features music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the latter’s comedy of the same name.
The musical centers on Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old with an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes rapid aging, similar to progeria. Navigating a chaotic family life and limited time, Kimberly finds an unlikely connection and tender first love with her anagram-obsessed friend, Seth.
Kimberly is also caught between her overbearing mother (Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai) and her reckless, law-bending Aunt Debra (Frances Lee).
Also in the cast are Benjamin Chow as Kimberly’s father, Buddy, and an eccentric group of four show-choir enthusiasts: Melissa May Garcia, Angelo Martinez, Beatrice Jaymes Pung, and Theo Chen.
The production has been receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. “Every so often, a musical comes along that simply knocks the wind out of you through sheer sincerity...Pangdemonium’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ achieves that, one of the best shows of the year that is both hilarious and unexpectedly profound,” writes Bakchormeeboy.
The Straits Times notes, “Local theatre company Pangdemonium's take on the Broadway musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ endears, thanks to impressive performances.”
Manila-based TheaterFansManila writes, “Playing the titular character of a teenager burdened with a prematurely aging body, Lauchengco-Yulo is a portrait of actorly intelligence.”
The creative team includes Joanne Ho (Music Director), Andy Benjamin Cai (Choreographer), TJ Taylor (Vocal Coach), Eucien Cia (Set Designer), James Tan (Lighting Designer), Jing Ng (Sound Designer), Leonard Augustine Choo (Costume Designer), and Leong Lim (Hair and Makeup Designer).
Photos: Crispian Chan
The company
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Zachary Pang, Benjamin Chow
Angelo Martinez, Theo Chen, Beatrice Jaymes Pung, Melissa May Garcia
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Frances Lee, Zachary Pang
The company
Frances Lee
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