Kimberly Akimbo at Sarofim Hall

How deep can you dig to find 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 revolves around the judgment of Time, Identity, and Resilience.

Kim is a intellegent, funny, and enthusiastic Jersey Teen, with, A disorder that made her look like a 72-year-old lady, making her physical age four and a half times older than her actual age. Directed by Jessica Stone, the cast starred Victoria Clark as Kimberly, with Justin Cooley, and more. The show has won several acclaimed awards including 5 Tony Awards!

The 2 hours and 20 minutes performance, which made its first appearance on Broadway in 2022, is about the journey of a normal girl, with an uncommon condition, going through ordinary high school experiences. Such as her first love, dynamic family, and identity crises. Brought to you by the prestigious Sarofim Hall, the performance is showing up in Houston, on Sunday 21st September 2025. The musical marries the two polarities of a teen, one struggling with challenging aging issues, and the other as an ordinary adolecent going through her phases.

Kimberly Akimbo has the power to hit home with the audience through relatable emotions, and deep reflection, regarding one's life perspective 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 behind the curtain, the show can also be unbearably funny, and dark! 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. Apart from her healthy relationship with Jeff, one can hardly say more, her mother “Pattie”, is an anxious, abruptly detached and emotionally unavailable often seeming to be caught up with her drama. “Buddy” Kimberly’s father is an heavy drinker who usually fails to demonstrate a good father figure, and then there is “Aunt Debra” dubious con-artist, who’s entire interest was pulling successful schemes at all costs.

Don't be fooled by the coloring, and braces, Kimberly Akimbo can take you on an emotional rollercoaster, of inspiration, frustration, compassion, and hope, all at once. This masterpiece will join the gathering in the fabulous Houston, on Sunday 21st September 2025, at the splendid Sarofim Hall. Secure your seat now, and enjoy some good old musical at just $9.