Roy Berko
The script will never be compared other teen-centered musicals such as WEST SIDE STORY or DEAR EVAN HANSEN or even HAIRSPRAY, but the story is interesting, the touring-show is well performed and all-in-all, it makes for a pleasing evening of theater.
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Howard Gollop
Try explaining the basic plot of "Kimberly Akimbo" (which debuted on Broadway in 2022) to someone who's not a Broadway aficionado, and you might get little more than blank stares ...Yet this surprisingly upbeat, heartwarming musical -- with an incisive book/script and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on his lesser-known 2001 comedy of the same name -- quickly wins over audiences as they identify the power of those who embrace whatever life gives them and triumph as best they can.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's blog here.
Mark Horning
At last, a fun comedy that is full of heart and most important a happy ending for all. This group of nine professionals fill the stage with enormous talent. This is the feel good show of the year.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.
Laura Kennelly
Want to deal with an extremely rare disease that forces sufferers to endure adolescence and aging simultaneously? This is sixteen-year-old Kimberly’s fate.
Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning musical now at Playhouse Square, shares a comically exaggerated look at poor Kimberly’s life as a “not typical teenager.” (Most people with her premature aging condition don’t make it past sixteen years old.) With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, score by Jeanine Tesori, choreography by Danny Mefford, and direction by Jessica Stone, it ticks all the boxes for traditional Broadway success.To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.
Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
Kimberly’s story is filled with courage and determination to “act,” though the musical satirizes this “action” with hilarity and outrageousness to the fullest extent. Carolee Carmello’s Kimberly, with her full range of expressions—from bewilderment to tension and happiness—plays this teenager with both physical and emotional challenges compellingly and convincingly. The leader of the gang who makes Kimberly’s road trip possible is her aunt Debra, who does everything outside the box. Emily Koch’s Debra demonstrates the character’s big presence. Laura Woyasz plays Kimberly’s good-hearted narcist mother, emphasizing the character’s eccentricity and obtuseness. Jim Hogan performs Kim’s “nice” but inconsiderate father, who cannot keep his promises to his daughter, escaping from reality to beer.
To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.
Joey Morona
“Kimberly Akimbo,” offers something different: an intimate production, featuring a nine-person cast, a modest (yet inventive) set design and none of usual Broadway razzle dazzle.
To see a full review of this show, read Joey's posts here.
