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Kimberly Akimbo (musical)
2021 musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire
Kimberly Akimbo (musical)
Kimberly Akimbo is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics and book by David Lindsay-Abaire. It is based on Lindsay-Abaire's 2001 play of the same name. The show tells the story of a lonely teenage girl, Kimberly Levaco, who suffers from a condition similar to progeria that causes her to age rapidly, thereby giving her the appearance of an elderly woman. According to Playbill, Kimberly is "[f]orced 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." The show premiered off-Broadway on December 8, 2021, at the Linda Gross Theater in Manhattan; it was critically acclaimed, with the performances of Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, and Bonnie Milligan, Lindsay-Abaire's book and lyrics, and Tesori's score all receiving praise. The off-Broadway production won Best Musical prizes at the Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show then moved to Broadway...
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