Kimberly Akimbo at Thelma Gaylord PAC

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 show that tells the classic story of Time, Identity, and Resilience.

Kim is a brilliant, humerious, and determined Jersey Teenager, with, A disorder that gave her the appearance of a 72-year-old woman, making her physical age four and a half times older than she is. Directed by Jessica Stone, the cast starred Victoria Clark as Kimberly, with Justin Cooley, Steven Boyer, and more. The performance has won several acclaimed awards including 5 Tony Awards, and a Drama Desk Award in 2023.

The 2 hours and 20 minutes show, which made its first appearance on Broadway in 2022, is about the journey of a standard teenager, with an uncommon condition, going through ordinary high school experiences including her first love, dynamic family, and identity crises. Brought to you by the astonishing Thelma Gaylord PAT At Civic Center Music Hall , the show is showing up in Oklahoma City, on Wednesday 10th September 2025. The performance combines the two polarities of a teenager, one struggling with unfair 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, 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 irresistibly funny, and dark! Kimberly uses her humor to cope with life and much of the emotional burden that was unfairly placed on her shoulders.

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 posetive relationship with Jeff, one can hardly say more, her mother “Pattie”, is an anxious, frequently farthest and emotionally unavailable often seeming to be caught up with her drama. “Buddy” Kimberly’s father is an alcoholic 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 conspiracies at any cost.

Don't be fooled by the coloring, and braces, Kimberly Akimbo can take you on an emotional rollercoaster, of sadness, empathy, and hope, all at once. This masterpiece will join the gathering in the fabulous Oklahoma City, on Wednesday 10th September 2025, at the splendid Thelma Gaylord PAT At Civic Center Music Hall . Secure your seat now, and enjoy some good old musical at just $39.