What is Kimberly Akimbo about?

“Kimberly Akimbo,” a musical comedy about a young girl with a medical condition that causes rapid aging, will transfer to Broadway next fall.

How long is Kimberly Akimbo?

2 hours 20 minutes
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes.

Is Kimberly Akimbo moving to Broadway?

(New York, NY, February 25, 2022) – The critically-lauded and wildly popular new musical, Kimberly Akimbo, will transfer to Broadway this fall, beginning previews on October 12th and officially opening on November 10th at a Shubert Theater to be announced.

Is Kimberly Akimbo based on a true story?

The theme, inspired by the real-life disease progeria (also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome) has the makings of a heartbreaking tragedy, but along with the touching poignancy in Kimberly Akimbo – the new musical from Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori (music) and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (book and …

What disease does Kimberly Akimbo have?

disease progeria
Afflicted with the disease progeria, which causes her body to age at 4-1/2 times the normal rate, the title character in David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play “Kimberly Akimbo” is 16 years old, but went through menopause years ago.

How long is Caroline or Change?

2 hours 30 minutes
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes.

What has Jeanine Tesori composed?

Jeanine Tesori has written four Tony-nominated scores for Broadway: Twelfth Night at Lincoln Center, Thoroughly Modern Millie (lyrics, Dick Scanlan), Caroline, or Change (lyrics, Tony Kushner), and Shrek the Musical (lyrics, David Lindsay-Abaire).

How long is the Lehman trilogy?

3 hours and 20 minutes
The performance length is 3 hours and 20 minutes including two 15 minute intermissions.

Did Caroline, or Change win a Tony?

The original production of “Caroline, or Change” was nominated for six Tony Awards in 2004, including Best Musical, Book, Score, Director, and Actress, and it won that single trophy for Featured Actress for Anika Noni Rose.