Kimberly Akimbo at Paramount Theatre Seattle

The 2001 epic from David Lindsay-Abaire has been given a fantastic, melodic makeover! The brilliant play from the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright has been adapted as a roaring musical and it has taken Broadway by storm! This year, Kimberly Akimbo will hit the road for its highly awaited North American tour! Get set as the remarkable coming of age epic makes a overed stop in Seattle, Washington! The limited run is surefire to bring the most heartwarming story to theater lovers as it fills up the Paramount Theatre Seattle! Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo has a groundbreaking storyline that’s relatable to audiences young and old! Experience this award-winning musical as it delivers the riveting storyline and lyrics from Lindsay-Abaire and original music by Jeanine Tesori! So be sure to check it out by hitting that Get Tickets link now!

Kimberly Akimbo Tickets

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical

This fantastic musical was one of Broadway’s biggest breakthroughs in the last five years and now, theater fans across the country finally have the chance to see it! Kimberly Akimbo brings the quintessential coming of age story to the stage but with a twist! It’s not your ordinary take on the regular teenage life and the storyline brings light hearted moments but also delivers an indepth look of unfortunate things to come. Lonely girl, Kim Levaco, turns sixteen but she’s not your typical teenager. Stricken with a disease that causes her to age faster than the regular person, Kim looks like she’s pushing 60. When you’re trying to deal with finding friends your age, your first crush, a dysfunctional family, and an extremely elderly look – things can be a bit complicated. Besides looking like an old person, Kim is also bound to have a shorter life span than most – so the topic of death is looming and is causing our beloved teenage girl some distress. But despite her predicament, Kim is determined to find happiness.

It all sounds pretty dark but Kimberly Akimbo the musical is a comedic gem. This brilliant writing from David Lindsay-Abaire can bring out a ton of emotions from audiences. You’ll be laughing out loud one moment and crying the next. Match that with original music fom Jeanine Tesori and fantastic lyrics from Lindsay-Abaire – you’ve got yourself the most thrilling musical to ever hit Seattle this year! The show premiered on Broadway in 2022 and this time, it’ll be jumping on a national trek, hitting over 20 major cities. This whirlwind of production has brought out all the stops – from securing a stellar cast and the most talented creative people in the circuit. A fantastic visual awaits as the musical is a byproduct of Tony Award winning scenic designer David Zinn, acclaimed costume designer Sarah Laux, and award-winning lighting designer Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew. Moreover, choreography is led by Drama Desk Award-winner Danny Mefford while Tony Award-winning sound designer Kai Harada ensured that this musical delivered a fantastic soundscape.

“Brilliantly inventive” – Variety

With a superb creative team and a remarkable cast, this trailblazing music has bagged numerous awards, including  five Tony Awards out of eight nominations, four Dorian Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, three Lucille Lortel Awards, and a Drama Desk Award. Meanwhile, the recorded official soundtrack also bagged a Grammy nomination. Some stand out tracks include “The Inevitable Turn,” “Hello Darling,” “Anagram,” and “Better.” The musical has a superb catalog featuring upbeat  numbers, some melancholic titles, and sing along anthems. 

A great musical such as this is bound to garner some excellent reviews from the most influential writers and theater critics. Variety lauded the musical for a highly emotional premise but delivered through light hearted comedy, “Kimberly Akimbo” wraps its profound emotional core inside the colorful and exuberant surfaces of a YA comedy, an affecting juxtaposition reflective of its title character.” The writer also complimented the score for being “brilliantly inventive in finding new ways for music to express who people are and how they feel.”

Over at Washington Square News, the musical was praised for its ability to bring out a range of emotions, “If you can make an audience laugh in the first few seconds of a story, it is impressive if you can make them cry by the end of it.” Time Out gave Kimberly Akimbo a thrilling five star review, “Last year’s best musical shines even brighter on Broadway.” The writer also added that the play turned musical still has the essence of its original production but better, “It still feels intimate, but the larger audience lets the show land big laughs as well as moments of stung collective sympathy, and the performances pop with fresh energy.”

“Simple yet heart-wrenching tale” – Washington Square News

With fresh take on a coming of age story, Kimberly Akimbo is an absolute must see. And this year, the North American trek makes sure that this remarkable production reaches out to eager audiences. For its highly awaited stop in Seattle, Kimberly Akimbo will turn up the Paramount Theatre Seattle. The show is guaranteed to be a top calibre showdown from its world class production, to state of the art lights and sound, and fantastic theater ambiance. The Paramount Theatre Seattle is the archetype of top tier entertainment and it’s surefire to give audiences an out of this world experience.

For a limited time, Kimberly Akimbo will conquer the Paramount Theatre Seattle. The venue has long been a home to the most exciting touring Broadway productions, concerts, and other top calibre shows. Its great location makes it an excellent destination for the bustling entertainment circuit. Attendees will also have an ecstatic evening as they go through the venue’s excellent facilities and array of dining and bar options within the vicinity. 

“Bruisingly joyful” – Time Out

Witness this astounding musical that pretty much took Broadway on a phenomenal coming of age trip! It’s a fantastic take on the brilliant 2001 play of the same title! You can’t help but be charmed by Kimberly as she strives for happiness and tries to achieve a normal teenage life! Hurry and secure your access now by hitting that Get Tickets link!