Kimberly Akimbo at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

How far can you search for happiness, in a life that is so deliberately is trying to prove you wrong? The story of Kimberly Akimbo, might just be all about that, and more. Written at the start of the millennium by the award-winning David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo is a show that tells the classic story of Time, Identity, and Resilience.

Kim is a intellegent, funny, and determined Jersey Teenager, with, A disorder that gave her the appearance of a 72-year-old woman, making her physical age 4x older than her actual age. Directed by Jessica Stone, the cast starred Victoria Clark as Kimberly, with Justin Cooley, Steven Boyer, and more. The musical has won several notable awards including 5 Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award in 2023.

The 2h 30m show, which made its debut on Broadway in 2022, is a walk through an average girl, with an a rare condition, going through ordinary high school experiences including her first love, dynamic family, and identity crises. Brought to you by the prestigious Hollywood Pantages Theatre, the musical is making its appearance in Los Angeles, on Wednesday 23rd October 2024. The musical merges the two polarities of a teen, one struggling with challenging aging issues, and the other as a normal teenager going through her phases.

The musical has the ability to bring an amotional journey to the audience by fusing self reflection, and judgement, regarding one’s life point of view and the strength to challenge suffering. While packing so many life lessons behind the curtain, the show can also be irresistibly funny, and dark humored. Kimberly uses her humor to cope with life and much of the emotional burden that was unfairly placed on her shoulders.

Kimberly’s dearest relationship is with Jaff her friend, a sophomore, who likes to tingle with his words, and emotional complexicity much of the time. Apart from her fullfilling relationship with Jeff, one can hardly say more, her mother “Pattie”, is a hypochondriac, abruptly unapprachable and emotionally unavailable often seeming to be caught up with her emotions. “Buddy” Kimberly’s father is an heavy drinker who usually fails to portray a good father figure, and then there is “Aunt Debra” self centered con-artist, who’s entire interest was pulling successful plots at all costs.

Don't be fooled by the coloring, and braces, Kimberly Akimbo can take you on an emotional rollercoaster, of sadness, empathy, frustration, and hope, all at once. This masterpiece will join the gathering in the fabulous Los Angeles, on Wednesday 23rd October 2024, at the splendid Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Secure your spot now, and enjoy some good old musical at just $73.