Kimberly Akimbo at Des Moines Civic Center

From the groundbreaking minds of David Lindsay Abaire and Jeanine Tesori comes Kimberly Akimbo, a Broadway show that takes audiences through many different emotions, from laughter and joy to sorrow and hopefulness. Audiences who attend the upcoming performance at Des Moines Civic Center on Friday 6th February 2026 will spend the 2-hour and 25-minute runtime in Kimberly Levaco's shoes. Tickets start at just $81 for this Friday showing and remember seating is limited.

Kimberly is quite different from any other Broadway character because she's a teenager with a body that ages far quicker than normal due to a genetic condition. Her unfavorable diagnosis comes with a typical life expectancy, of sadly as little as 16 years. Despite this undesirable outlook, Kimberly remains driven and optimistic in the days leading up to her milestone birthday. Her coming-of-age story encourages audiences to live fully and seize every opportunity. Along for the ride are her parents, her nefarious aunt Debra, and a group of supportive friends. This Broadway show explores the hilarious story of family dysfunction and hijinks with the added emotional layer of first crushes, mortality, and so much more. 

If this story sounds familiar, it's because performers have already played it out on stage. David Lindsay-Abaire first brought Kimberly Akimbo to the stage over a decade ago in 2001 with performances running at the South Coast Repertory, Manhattan Theatre Club, and A Red Orchid Theatre. Celebrated actors have been a part of both the play and musical adaptations, including Ana Gasteyer, Ann Dowd, John Gallagher Jr., and Victoria Clark. 

Since developing into a musical, Kimberly Akimbo has seen great success with praise from theater-goers. The Off-Broadway production earned wins at the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and New York Drama Critics' Circle, while the Broadway show was a five-time winner at the 2023 Tony Awards. The Original Broadway Cast rightfully earned several Grammy nomination for the show's stellar soundtrack. 

If you're coming to see Kimberly Akimbo this winter at Des Moines Civic Center, you can expect a exceptional time enjoying the nation's most talented performers. Every ticketholder will enjoy nearby parking and view the show from plush seats surrounded by stylish decor. 

Dive into the intriguing world of Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that's hitting theaters across the world. This fresh musical is heading to Des Moines Civic Center for a performance on Friday 6th February 2026 that no one will want to miss. Come and see why Kimberly Akimbo is the hit Broadway musical people can't stop talking about and grab tickets today for an thrilling upcoming performance. 

Don't miss the musical taking the world by storm. You can secure tickets to see Kimberly Akimbo starting at $81 and experience the magic firsthand when the touring company visit Des Moines.