Kimberly Akimbo at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

It’s the most thrilling and out of this world coming of age epic you’ll ever see! Kimberley Akimbo is here to make waves as the fantastic musical embarks on a massive North American trek! The much awaited touring production will be turning up Minneapolis like never before as it conquers the Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis! The musical features a riveting storyline and lyrics by Tony Award-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire and music by multi-award winning composer Jeanie Tesori! Kimberly Akimbo is the most Tony awarded musical in 2022 and has been deemed as the best theater of the year by highly acclaimed Broadway critics! Now, it’s your chance to witness the fantastic coming of age story featuring bright teenager Kimberly who’s doing all she can to live her best life! Don’t miss the most revered musical to come out in the last few years! Kimberly Akimbo took 2022 by storm and now it’s hitting the road for the first time ever! Hurry and secure your access now before it’s too late!

Kimberly Akimbo Tickets

“Best new musical of the year – by far” – The Wallstreet Journal

Who can resist a charming coming of age story? Well, Kimberly Levaco may sound like your ordinary teenager but she’s stricken with an ultra rare disease that causes her body to age so much faster than the regular person. In her teens, Kimberly looks like she’s pushing 60. But this doesn’t stop her from making the best out of her life. For starters, she’s a loner but still tries to make friends and deal with normal teenage stuff, from having her first crush, learning some mischief from her criminal aunt, and being on the verge of getting her first kiss. As things may seem simple, Kim is also troubled by the idea of an early death due to her ailment and having to deal with a dysfunctional family. Will Kim find happiness amidst the turmoil? Find out when you catch this epic at the Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis!

Kimberly Akimbo may not be the most visually loud type of musical. It’s an easy going storyline with stagecraft set in a town in New Jersey. Scenes vary from a high school party, to Kim’s room, to the local ice skating rink. But despite lacking the grandiose elements, the musical makes up for it through its fantastic plot, incredible humor, and excellent music and lyrics. For this reason, the Broadway production, which opened in 2022, scored five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. Besides the prestigious Tonys, Kimberly Akimbo has secured a Drama Desk Award, three Lucille Lortel Awards, and four Outer Critics Circle Awards. 

This musical has been deemed as one of the most phenomenal breakthroughs of Broadway thanks to the impeccable work of a brilliant creative team and a stellar cast. David Lindsay-Abaire brought Kimberly Akimbo to life with a thrilling plot, clever script, and brilliant lyrics. Meanwhile, mutli award-winning composer Jeanien Tesori brings Abaire’s lyrics into another level with fantastic music. The production is led by Tony nominated director Jessica Stone, with magnificent choreography by Tony winning choreographer, Danny Mefford. 

The musical is also given an incredible stagecraft through the mindblowing work of staggering designers like Tony Award winner Kai Harad on sound, Tony winner David Zinn on scenic, Sarah Laux on costume, multi award-winner Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, to name a few. 

It’s pretty rare for a musical to garner universal acclaim. But Kimberly Akimbo has brought in praises from the most hard to please professional critics in the circuit. The musical, which originally began as an Off Broadway epic in 2021, has brought in some of the most amazing reviews Broadway has ever seen. 

“It feels like a miracle. I loved it from the first note to the last.” – The Washington Post

“The season’s most moving new musical earns its place among the behemoths of Broadway,” New York Times mentioned in their review. The publication continued to praise the epic for its “playful yet powerful musical.” Over at Variety, Kimberly Akimbo is complimented for the wide range of emotions it invokes from audiences, “It’s a bit like an amusement park ride: Half the fun is knowing your heart is about to get drop-kicked.” The review continued to call the musical a magnificent showcase and profoundly emotional. 

Meanwhile, Medium praised Kimberly Akimbo for being “entertaining as it is cathartic” and for being “accuralye comical and garish.” The resident critic added that the musical has the ability to “ignite every emotion in your body.” The New York Theater Guide laid out all the reasons to catch the musical. “Kimberly Akimbo’s songs are wall-to-wall delights.” The musical was also revered for its stellar performances. 

This upcoming production of Kimberly Akimbo has locked down its fantastic ensemble cast. Expect phenomenal performances from Tony nominated star Carolee Carmello who plays Kimberly Levaco, Miguel Gil as Seth, Jim Hogan as Buddy, Emily Koch as Debra, and more. The casting team has made sure to bring out all the stops by securing only the most talented and befitting stars for specific roles. Together, the cast will bring early ‘90s New Jersey to the Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis.

“A howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” – The New Yorker

Speaking of theaters, the musical will take the stage only at the most top calibre venues for its touring production. Expect a monumental showdown as Kimberly Akimbo is presented through  Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis’ state-of-the-art facility. Expect clear and crisp audio and super visuals as the venue is equipped with tio tier lights and sound. Meanwhile, the stage is perfectly constructed to accommodate large musicals such as this one. Moreover, the venue provides attendees with the utmost comfort through its plush seating, plenty of legspace, and easy accessibility. With two hours and 25 minutes of run time, sitting for too long can take a toll but the Orpheum Theatre ensures that guests receive great comfort with specially designed seats. Lastly, a fantastic ambiance awaits as the grand luxurious theater brings the feel of beaux-arts style architecture.

Hurry, this is the coming of age with a twist! You will never see a teen driven musical quite like Kimberly Akimbo. It’s the only epic that has garnered five stars across all Broadway review authorities! Deemed as the best new musical of the year, Kimberly Akimbo is about to have audiences cackling like hyenas one minute and ugly crying the next! Hurry and don’t miss out on this brilliant showcase! It’s available at the Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis for a limited time so click on the Get Tickets link before it sells out!

“Best theater of the year. A dose of pure joy.” – The New York Times