The world premiere of playwright-librettist and composer Jeanine Tesori's Kimberly Akimbo officially opened December 8 at Atlantic Theater Company鈥檚 Linda Gross Theatre. Based on the eponymous play by Lindsay-Abaire, the musical stars Tony winner () in the title role. The Jessica Stone-helmed production began Off-Broadway November 6.
Performances will now run on extension through January 15, 2022, instead of the previously announced January 2.
The musical鈥攍ike the play鈥攆ollows Kim, a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look 72 years old due to a rare genetic disorder. And yet her aging disease may be the least of her problems, as she maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world when time is not on her side.
Read what critics thought of the new musical in the reviews below.
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The cast also includes Tony nominee as Buddy and breakout star Bonnie Milligan as Debra. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Justin Cooley as Seth, Olivia Elease Hardy as Delia, Fernell Hogan II as Martin, Michael Iskander as Aaron, as Pattie, and Nina White as Teresa.
Serving on the creative team are choreographer Danny Mefford, scenic designer , costume designer Sarah Laux, lighting designer Lap Chi Chu, sound designer Kai Harada, projection designer Lucy Mackinnon, music director , music contractor Antoine Silverman, hair and makeup designer Jared Janas, and orchestrator John Clancy with additional orchestrations by Macy Schmidt. Casting is by Craig Burns at The Telsey Office, and Arabella Powell is the production stage manager.
