“Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to Conclude Broadway Run”
World News Live is excited to announce that the critically acclaimed musical, ‘Kimberly Akimbo’, will be wrapping up its successful Broadway run this month. The production, winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2023, will play its final performance on Sunday, April 28.
Since its Off Broadway world premiere in 2021, the entire original company has been performing together and will continue to do so until the final show. Audiences have been captivated by ‘Kimberly Akimbo’, a story that explores the life of a teenage girl with a rare rapid-aging genetic condition. This universally acclaimed musical has left a lasting impression on theater-goers since its opening on Broadway on November 10, 2022, following its premiere at the Atlantic Theater Company in November 2021.
While the Broadway run may be coming to an end, fans of ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ need not worry. After its final performance in New York, the musical will kick off a 75-week, 60-city national tour starting in September at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Despite initially strong ticket sales, recent figures have shown a slight decrease in revenue for ‘Kimberly Akimbo’. However, the production still managed to earn an impressive $720,330 during the holiday week ending December 31. The cast and crew remain optimistic and look forward to reconnecting with audiences during the upcoming national tour.
Leading lady Victoria Clark, who portrays the 15-year-old central character, received the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Clark’s outstanding performance captured the nuances of adolescence and middle age, earning her well-deserved recognition. The production also received Tonys for Bonnie Milligan as Featured Actress in a Musical, David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori for the score, and Lindsay-Abaire for Best Book. Tesori’s win made history, as she became the first female to win two Tonys for Best Score.
The cast of ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ boasts a talented lineup, including Tony nominees Justin Cooley and Steven Boyer, as well as Alli Mauzey, Olivia Elease Hardy, Fernell Hogan, Michael Iskander, and Nina White. Together, they bring the heartfelt and powerful story to life night after night.
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ is produced by a team of visionaries, including David Stone, The Atlantic Theater Company, James L. Nederlander, LaChanze, John Gore, Patrick Catullo, and Aaron Glick. These individuals have nurtured the musical from its inception and helped it achieve the success and recognition it enjoys today.
As the final Broadway curtain call for ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ approaches, audiences can look forward to experiencing this unforgettable musical on its upcoming national tour. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the journey as Kimberly and her story continue to touch hearts across the country.
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