Kimberly Akimbo Musical - Presented By The University of Scranton Players - Academic Program

Kimberly Akimbo (musical) Book/Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Michael O'Steen, musical director: TBA, performances run March 12-14, 19-21, 2027, in the Royal Theatre, $7 Students/Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $10 General Admission.Kimberly Akimbo is the most Tony Award-winning show of the 2022-2023 season (including Best Musical!) and features a Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole, Shrek the Musical) and a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Shrek the Musical, Violet).Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush…and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.