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You might find yourself trapped in debt, a low pay job, and exagerated expectations. But getting trapped in a elderly women’s body is a tough pill to take. Trying to overcome both adolescent and a life changing condition at the same time, and searching for happiness, belongingness, and acceptance, pretty much encapsulates Kimberly Akimbo. A well adjusted mix of Comedy and Drama.
Initially Kimberly first presented on broadway November 10, 2022. “Kimberly” giving an association of strength and nobility, and “Akimbo” a posture of having the hand on the hip and the elbow turned outward, visualizes the challenge Kimberly is facing, and the identity she is building.
Played by Victoria Clark, a notably mentioned Americal Actress and Singer, with hit productions likeThe Light in the Piazza, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Caroline, or Change. This role has won multiple awards including the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award, and others.
With Victoria’s knack of directing, David Lindsay-Abaire’s playwright and lyrical genius, and Jessica Stone’s astonishing storytelling - Kimberly was brought to life so beautifully. Like watching your teenage years unfold before your eyes the show can catch you on feelings. Presented to you by the grand CIBC Theatre in Chicago, on Thursday 12th June 2025, Kimberly is here with some good old musical tunes, with prices starting at just $59!
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Kimberly is a Teenager trapped in a 72-year-old elderly woman, and a teen trying to live every day as its the last. Following having a talk with a friend, And receiving the answer “Oh, she’s amazing—she’s like this little old woman trapped in a baby’s body”, David Lindsay-Abaire thought of "Kimberly Akimbo" for the first time.
Kimberly Akimbo is a musical that presented 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.
The tale begins in 1999 in suburban New Jersey, a teen called Kimberly was born with a disorder that made her age four and a half times than she actually is. Put in an difficult reality to experience mortality and adolescence simulataniously.
Unlike the rare clinical condition, she is struggling with, Kimberly is rarely the center of attention in her life, in fact, you will see her nobly consumed by her family’s recklessly, which puts her in various emotional pressures including psychological strain, financial troubles, social isolation, and the need for belongingness. Despite this, she demonstrates great resilience, empathy, determination, courage, and above all humor.
Largly acknowledged for asking big questions about mortality, self, and family.
The show has the power to extract the outcast in everyone, the outsider we were all at some time and the building blocks that created what we are today.
Offered to you by the breathtaking CIBC Theatre on Thursday 12th June 2025, in Chicago, Kimberly is here with a good laugh, and a bag of life lessons. On Thursday 12th June 2025 at the stunning CIBC Theatre grab your tickets today for this Thursday performance for just $59.
CIBC Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, US