“Kimberly Akimbo is the best new musical on Broadway in years. It is everything you could want in a musical.”
By Christian LewisNov 10, 2022Full Review
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Kimberly Akimbo
Opened Nov 10, 2022 · Closed Apr 28, 2024 · Ran for 1 year, 5 months
26 Rave
7 Positive
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics hail this quirky musical about a teen with a rapid-aging disease as a near-perfect, hilarious yet heartbreaking gem. Victoria Clark's performance and the show's ability to balance poignancy with comedy earn widespread acclaim.
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Critic Scorecard
34 reviews26 Rave
7 Positive
1 Negative
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- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
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“Clever, touching and idiosyncratic, Kimberly Akimbo was the best new musical of 2021, when it premiered Off Broadway at the Atlantic.”
By Adam FeldmanNov 10, 2022Full Review
“It encompasses the whole range of experience, elation as well as sadness, in the agonizing process of growing up.”
By Bob VeriniNov 10, 2022Full Review
“Everything is bigger and brighter, and lands even better.”
By Sandy MacDonaldNov 10, 2022Full Review
“Now at the Booth Theatre after what felt like a lifetime of anticipation, it arrives on Broadway not only unscathed, but even better, proving itself one of the greatest musicals of our time, and something close to a miracle.”
By Juan A. RamirezNov 10, 2022Full Review
