Kimberly Akimbo at Providence Performing Arts Center

Right out of the groundbreaking minds of David Lindsay Abaire and Jeanine Tesori comes Kimberly Akimbo, a Broadway show that runs the gamut of emotions, from laughter and joy to sorrow and hopefulness. Audiences who attend the upcoming performance at Providence Performing Arts Center on Friday 8th May 2026 will spend the 2h20m runtime in Kimberly Levaco's world. Tickets start at just $82 for this Friday showing and remaining seating is limited.

Kimberly is quite different from any other Broadway protagonist because she's a teenager with a body that ages far quicker than normal due to a genetic condition. Her unfavorable diagnosis comes with a short life expectancy of about 16 years. Despite this undesirable outlook, Kimberly remains driven and optimistic in the days leading up to her 16th birthday. Her coming-of-age story inspires audiences to live fully and seize every opportunity. Joining Kimberly on her journey are her parents, her outlaw aunt Debra, and a group of supportive friends. This Broadway show captures the hilarious story of family dysfunction and comical escapades with the added emotional layer of first crushes, mortality, and so much more. 

You may already have heard of this story because actors have already played it out on stage. David Lindsay-Abaire first brought Kimberly Akimbo to the stage in 2001 with performances running at numerous theatres across the country. acclaimed actors have been a part of both the play and musical adaptations, including Ana Gasteyer, Ann Dowd, John Gallagher Jr., and Victoria Clark. 

Since developing into a musical, Kimberly Akimbo has seen widespread success with praise from theater-goers. The Off-Broadway production snagged wins at the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and New York Drama Critics' Circle, while the Broadway show was a five-time winner at the 2023 Tony Awards. The Original Broadway Cast rightfully earned several Grammy nomination for the show's versatile soundtrack. 

If you're planning to see Kimberly Akimbo this spring at Providence Performing Arts Center, you can expect a memorable time enjoying the nation's most talented performers. Every audience member will enjoy convenient parking and watch the show from plush seats surrounded by stylish decor. 

Dive into the gripping world of Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning musical that's hitting theaters across the world. This exciting musical is heading to Providence Performing Arts Center for a performance on Friday 8th May 2026 that no one will want to miss. Come and see why Kimberly Akimbo is the hit Broadway musical people can't stop talking about and grab tickets today for an thrilling upcoming performance. 

Don't miss the theatrical production taking audiences by storm. You can reserve tickets to see Kimberly Akimbo starting at $82 and experience the magic firsthand when the touring cast visit Providence.