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Kim is a teen trapped in an elderly womans body, with an average life expectancy of 16 years. The musical on plain language is about growing old before growing up, fearured by Victoria Clark, the show is about the life of an adolecent striving to create happiness and belonging in a challenging world.
The performance took a different perspective on mortality, youth, nature of time, and identity. Despite Kimberly’s uncommon circumstance her story isn’t that complicated to resonate with. The challenges she went through, and the life she’s anticipated to have are typical of a teenager, which makes her an relatable, inspiring, and brave role, for many.
After winning five Tony awards, for Best Musical and Best Score with composer Jeanine Tesori, The show is now making a debut at Des Moines, on Thursday 5th February 2026 at the stunning Des Moines Civic Center. Grab your tickets today for this epic musical with prices starting at just $81.
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Kimberly is a Girl trapped in a 72-year-old elderly woman, and a teen trying to live every day as its the last. After having a talk with a friend, And getting the reply “Oh, she’s amazing—she’s like this little old woman trapped in a baby’s body”, David Lindsay-Abaire thought "what a great idea for a Theate".
Kimberly Akimbo is a musical that presented Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club NYC on February 4, 2003. Starred by Victoria Clark, and Directed by Jessica Stone, often celebrated for his potential for bonding humor and harsh reality.
The story took place in 1999 in suburban New Jersey, a teenager called Kimberly was born with a disorder that made her age four and a half times than she actually is. Struggling with a terrifying reality to experience mortality and adolescence at the same time.
Unlike the rare clinical condition, she is struggling with, Kimberly is rarely seen taken care of in her life, in fact, you will see her nobly consumed by her family’s recklessly, which places her in various emotional burdens including psychological strain, financial struggle, social isolation, and the need for belongingness. Highlighting her resilience, empathy, determination, courage, and above all high spirits.
Widely acknowledged for thought provoking meaningful queries about mortality, indvidiuality, and family.
The show has the power to pull out the social outcast in everyone, the misfit we all felt at some time and the origin story of what we are today.
Hosted by the breathtaking Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday 5th February 2026, in Des Moines, Kimberly is here with a good laugh, and a bag of life lessons. On Thursday 5th February 2026 at the stunning Des Moines Civic Center grab your tickets today for this Thursday performance for just $81.
Please see below the Des Moines Civic Center seating chart for the Kimberly Akimbo event on 5 February 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Kimberly Akimbo tickets. For accessible seating please contact Des Moines Civic Center directly.
Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines, Iowa, , US