Kimberly Akimbo at Academy of Music

Academy Of Music - PA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Kimberly Akimbo at Academy Of Music - PA

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Kimberly Akimbo

Academy Of Music - PA

Kimberly Akimbo tickets

Kim is a girl trapped in an elderly womans body, with an poor life expectancy of 16 years. The performance on easy terms is about growing old before growing up, fearured by Victoria Clark, the musical is about the life of a teen trying to bring joy and connection in an unfortunate life.

The performance took a unique point of view 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 struggles she went through, and the life she’s anticipated to have are typical of a teenager, which makes her an approachable, inspiring, and brave role, for many.

After conquring five Tony awards, for Best Musical and Best Score with composer Jeanine Tesori, The performance is now making its rare appearance in Philadelphia, on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at the stunning Academy Of Music. Grab your tickets today for this epic musical with prices starting at just $73.

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Origins

Kimberly is a Teenager trapped in a 72-year-old elderly woman, and a teen that has decided to live every day as if its the last. Following having a talk with a friend, And receiving the reply “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 opened Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club NYC on February 4, 2003. Starred by Victoria Clark, and Directed by Jessica Stone, often celebrated for his ablity for marrying humor and harsh reality.

Story

The story took place in 1999 in suburban New Jersey, a girl 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 at the same time.

Unlike the rare clinical condition, she is struggling with, Kimberly is rarely seen taken care of in her life, in fact, you will see her nobly consumed by her family’s irresponsibility, which places her in various emotional burdens including psychological strain, financial struggle, isolation, and the need for belongingness. Despite this, Kimberly demonstrates great resilience, empathy, determination, courage, and managing to keep her high spirits.

Reviews

Largly known for thought provoking topics of discussion regarding death, identity, and family.

Kimberly has the power to pull out the outcast in all of us, the misfit we were all at some point and the building blocks that created what we are today.

Hosted by the breathtaking Academy Of Music on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, in Philadelphia, Kimberly is packed with much laughter, and a bag of life lessons. On Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at the stunning Academy Of Music grab your tickets today for this Wednesday performance for just $73.

Seating Chart

Please see below the Academy Of Music - PA seating chart for the Kimberly Akimbo event on 22 October 2025. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Kimberly Akimbo tickets. For accessible seating please contact Academy Of Music - PA directly.

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Academy Of Music - PA

Academy Of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, US