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| Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Photo by Joan Marcus |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Kimberly Akimbo demonstrates how a show with a small cast and an original story can result in a thoughtful, fresh, and intimate musical. With an excellent cast, an intriguing and emotional plot, and a sharp, character driven score, the touring production of this Tony-winning Best Musical is heartwarming with a refreshing mix of humor and poignancy....The cast of this national tour is excellent. Carolee Carmello delivers a remarkably fresh, funny, and authentic performance as Kimberly, capturing both the physicality of her condition and the emotional depth of her character; you truly believe that Carmello, who made her Broadway debut over 30 years ago, is a teenage girl who just happens to look like an older woman...may be a small show with a fairly simple plot but it's also moving, funny, and ultimately uplifting, even though its title character suffers from an incurable disease. With its outstanding cast and a smart book and score, the national tour of this musical reminds us of the preciousness of time and the importance of embracing life's adventures." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"manages something remarkable - it finds the bittersweet spot between life's joys and sorrows, letting both exist without cancelling each other out. In an era where musicals often rely on spectacle and flash to make their mark, KIMBERLY AKIMBO succeeds through pure storytelling muscle and emotional authenticity....Broadway veteran Carolee Carmello tackles the challenging title role with remarkable skill. Her physical performance captures teenage restlessness trapped in a body that won't cooperate, while her emotional journey avoids every potential pitfall of sentimentality. It’s a star turn in a role that requires nothing less." - Tim Shawver, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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