Kimberly Akimbo (Touring) Tickets

I have loved other David Lindsey Abare shows and knew I was in for a treat. Story and singing were fantastic!

Really a fun story, great songs and lots of energy. Perfect for the whole family. (bring a swear jar LOL)

When I saw Kimberly Akimbo would play at the National Theatre, I grabbed a ticket. (I love seeing shows solo or with my theater-critic daughter.) I attended the June 30 performance at 7:30 PM (Row F, Seat 109). As I filed into the house, I was surprised to see the theater only half full. But a small crowd doesn’t always spoil the vibe, especially close to the stage. I hadn’t seen this show before but knew the basics: Kimberly has progeria and is aging fast, with plenty of music and dancing along the way. The cast delivered strong performances, especially Jim Hogan (Buddy), Emily Koch (Debra), and Miguel Gil (Wes). Unfortunately, even their excellent work couldn’t make me like this show. The music was fun in the moment but instantly forgettable—like cotton candy. The plot was even more frustrating. Sure, theater asks us to suspend disbelief, but Kimberly’s easy forgiveness of her family, the implausible check fraud subplot, and the Grease-like ending (where Kimberly dies young and Wes takes care of her?) all left me cold. Adding to the disappointment was the frigid air conditioning blasting the front rows. Everyone was bundled up, and I even stuffed my sandals in my purse for extra insulation. An usher confirmed this has been a recurring problem with no fix in sight. I usually avoid the Kennedy Center because of the politics, but unless the National lets me bring a blanket, I’m not sure I’ll be back anytime soon. Bottom line: I wouldn’t recommend this show for the price. I wish I could see those three standout performers again—in a different show, and in a warmer seat.

We loved the show! The National is a perfect venue for this musical. The touring company was great. All of the actors were extremely talented. Loved the music as well.

I went to Kimberly Akimbo on my last night in D.C., it was my way of coming up with a fun excuse to leave the hotel. I had also never been to a live Broadway show, and I wanted to take my shot. Previous night I had seen a show in Shakespeare Theatre which was disappointing, so I went in there with expecting very little. I left the theatre a fan. This was incredible writing, great premise, amazing acting and even greater voices. From the lead to main antagonist, every single character had me rooting for them. Even the background actors had me invested in their story. Incredible! Thank you for an amazing evening!

The musical is okay, but that is about it. The cast was great!

Go see this show! Great show- not to miss. Such a sweet story. So well acted. So well sung. Talented cast. Having been an ice skater myself, I loved the ice skating! Although I have seen roller skating on stage in shows before, never seen ice skating. Bravo.

The production was very cute and the songs sounded like they had influences from Dear Evan Hansen, Sondheim, and Gilbert and Sullivan. Sometimes while they were singing, it was difficult to hear the lyrics though.

Engaging, sad, happy, dysfunctional family . Life in a nutshell.

This is not a show I would want to attend over and over again, as I do with some shows. However, it is worth going to see once.