Kimberly Akimbo at Winspear Opera House

How far can you search for happiness, in the cruel and unfair game called Life? The story of Kimberly Akimbo, might just be all about that, and more. Written in 2000 by the award-winning David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo is a musical that tells the classic story of Time, Identity, and Resilience.

Kim is a brilliant, funny, and enthusiastic Jersey Girl, with, A disorder that gave her the appearance of a 72-year-old woman, making her physical age 4x older than her actual age. Directed by Jessica Stone, the cast starred Victoria Clark as Kimberly, with Justin Cooley, and more. The musical has won several acclaimed awards including 5 Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award in 2023.

The 2h 30m show, which first appeared on Broadway in 2022, is about the journey of an average teenager, with an unusual condition, going through ordinary high school experiences. Such as her first love, dynamic family, and teenage identity crises. Brought to you by the astonishing Winspear Opera House, the show is stepping into the spotlight of Dallas, on Wednesday 14th January 2026. The performance marries the two polarities of a teenager, one struggling with unreal aging issues, and the other as a normal teen going through her phases.

Kimberly Akimbo has the power to resonate with the audience through relatable emotions, and self-analysis, and the strength to overcome adversity with self-assurance, regarding one’s life point of view and the strength to challenge suffering. While packing so many life lessons secretly, the show can also be incurably funny, and dark humored. Kimberly uses her humor as a coping mechanism for life and much of the emotional burden that her affliction brings.

Kimberly’s dearest relationship is with Jaff her friend, a sophomore, who likes to tingle with his words, and emotional complexicity much of the time. Besides her healthy relationship with Jeff, one can hardly say more, her mother “Pattie”, is a hypochondriac, abruptly unapprachable and emotionally unavailable often seeming to be caught up with her emotions. “Buddy” Kimberly’s father is an probelm drinker who usually fails to portray a good father figure, and then there is “Aunt Debra” self centered con-artist, who’s entire interest was pulling successful plots at any cost.

Don't be fooled by the coloring, and braces, Kimberly Akimbo can take you on an emotional rollercoaster, of sadness, inspiration, compassion, and hope, all at once. This masterpiece will join the gathering in the fabulous Dallas, on Wednesday 14th January 2026, at the splendid Winspear Opera House. Secure your spot now, and enjoy some good old musical at just $16.