Kimberly Akimbo Tickets
Ohio Theatre | Columbus, Ohio
Kim is a teen trapped in an elderly womans body, with an average life expectancy of 16 years. The musical on plain language is about growing old before growing up, starred by Victoria Clark, the musical is about the life of a teenager trying to create joy and connection in an unfortunate life.
The show took a different perspective on mortality, youth, nature of time, and identity. Although Kimberly’s condition is quite rare her story isn’t that hard to relate to. The challenges she went through, and the life she dreams of having are typical of a teenager, which makes her an relatable, inspiring, and brave role, for many.
After winning five Tony awards, for Best Musical and Best Score with composer Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo is now making a debut at Columbus, on Thursday 5th June 2025 at the stunning Ohio Theatre. Grab your tickets today for this epic musical with prices starting at just $60.
Origins
Kimberly is a Teenager trapped in a 72-year-old elderly lady, and a teen that has decided to live every day as if its the last. After asking a friend about his newborn niece and, And getting the response “Oh, she’s amazing—she’s like this little old woman trapped in a baby’s body”, David Lindsay-Abaire thought "what a great idea for a Theate".
Kimberly Akimbo is a musical that premiered Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club New York City on February 4, 2003. Starred by Victoria Clark, and Directed by Jessica Stone, often celebrated for his potential for uniting humor and harsh reality.
Story
The story took place in 1999 in suburban New Jersey, a teenager called Kimberly struggling with a condition that made her 4.5x more than she actually is. Put in an difficult reality to experience mortality and adolescence simulataniously.
Unlike the rare clinical condition, she is facing, Kimberly is rarely seen taken care of in her life, in fact, you will see her unselfishly consumed by her family’s irresponsibility, which puts her in various emotional burdens including psychological strain, financial struggle, isolation, and the need for belongingness. Highlighting her resilience, empathy, determination, courage, and managing to keep her humor.
Reviews
Widely known for triggering meaningful queries about death, self, and family.
The show has the power to extract the outcast in all of us, the misfit we all felt at some time and the building blocks that created what we are today.
Hosted by the breathtaking Ohio Theatre on Thursday 5th June 2025, in Columbus, Kimberly is packed with much laughter, and a bag of life lessons. On Thursday 5th June 2025 at the stunning Ohio Theatre grab your tickets today for this Thursday performance for just $60.
