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Des Moines Civic Center
You can get trapped in the elevator, bad relation and tiresome lecture. But getting trapped in a elderly women’s body is a hard pill to swallow. Trying to overcome both teenage years and a life altering circumstance at the same time, and searching for happiness, acceptance and somewhere to belong, pretty much encapsulates Kimberly Akimbo. A well adjusted mix of Comedy and Drama.
Originally Kimberly first presented on broadway November 10, 2022. “Kimberly” giving an association of strength and royalty, and “Akimbo” a demeanor of classic hand on hip pose, envisions the challenge Kimberly is facing, and the identity she is building.
Performed by Victoria Clark, a well regarded Americal Actress and Singer, with hit productions likeThe Light in the Piazza, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Caroline, or Change. This role has won multiple awards including the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award, and many more.
With Victoria’s knack of casting, David Lindsay-Abaire’s scriptwrite and musical gift, and Jessica Stone’s remarkable storytelling - Kimberly has been brought to life so beautifully. Like watching your life unfold before your eyes the show can take you on a wind ride of emotions. Presented to you by the grand Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, on Sunday 8th February 2026, Kimberly is here with some fantastic showtunes, with prices starting at just $105!
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Kimberly is a Teenager trapped in a 72-year-old elderly woman, and a teen that has decided to live every day as if its the last. After having a talk with a friend, And getting the reply “she’s amazing—she’s like this little old woman trapped in a baby’s body”, David Lindsay-Abaire thought of "Kimberly Akimbo" for the first time.
Kimberly Akimbo is a performance that opened Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club New York City on February 4, 2003. Starred by Victoria Clark, and Directed by Jessica Stone, well known for his potential for uniting humor and cruel reality.
The tale begins in 1999 in suburban New Jersey, a teen called Kimberly struggling with a condition that made her 4.5x more than she actually is. Struggling with a terrifying reality to experience mortality and teen years simulataniously.
Unlike the rare clinical condition, she is struggling with, Kimberly is rarely the center of attention in her life, in fact, you will see her unselfishly consumed by her family’s irresponsibility, which puts her in various emotional burdens including psychological strain, financial troubles, social isolation, and the need for belongingness. Despite this, she demonstrates great resilience, empathy, determination, courage, and managing to keep her high spirits.
Largly known for provoking meaningful queries about mortality, indvidiuality, and family.
Kimberly has the power to extract the social outcast in all of us, the misfit we all felt at some point and the origin story of what we are today.
Offered to you by the breathtaking Des Moines Civic Center on Sunday 8th February 2026, in Des Moines, Kimberly is packed with much laughter, and a bag of life lessons. On Sunday 8th February 2026 at the stunning Des Moines Civic Center grab your tickets today for this Sunday performance for just $105.
Please see below the Des Moines Civic Center seating chart for the Kimberly Akimbo event on 8 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