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Directed by Arts Club Theatre Company Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran, Kimberly Akimbo, David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori’s Tony Award-winning musical, is a heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age story that celebrates resilience, hope, and humour.

On the eve of her 16th birthday, Kimberly Levaco (played by Lisa Horner) is navigating all the usual challenges of a typical teenager—first crushes, family drama, and a new school. Due to a rare genetic condition, she appears to look 72 years in age, yet is determined to make the best of her fresh start.

While coping with a chaotic home life, the uncertainties of new friendships, and a budding romance, Kimberly decides to make the most of the time she has and embarks on a great adventure to find the happiness she craves.

Kimberly Akimbo is a story that explores family, identity, and the challenges of growing up in a way that feels fresh, quirky, and deeply human. In a time when people are craving authenticity and new perspectives, Kimberly Akimbo gives us just that. — Ashlie Corcoran

Winner of five Tony Awards (including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score), Kimberly Akimbo blends sharp wit with profound heart. Lindsay-Abaire’s quick-witted storytelling, paired with Tesori’s catchy and emotionally rich score, creates a memorable musical that is both laugh-out-loud funny and quietly moving.

Kimberly Akimbo

Dates: April 2 to May 3 (opening night on April 8)
Times: Tue.–Thu., 7:30 PM; Fri. & Sat., 8 PM, Wed., 1:30 PM; Sat. & Sun., 2 PM
Venue: Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $29; available online or via phoning 604.687.1644 in advance

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
Sunday Salon Performance – Sun., April 12, 2 PM
Talkback Tuesday Performance – Tue., April 21, 7 PM
VocalEye Performances – Sun., April 26, 2 PM & Fri, May 1, 7:30 PM

Kimberly Akimbo is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Visit the Arts Club online for more info and to reserve tickets. Photos by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company.