⭐ MARIA FRIEDMAN TO LEAD LONDON PREMIERE OF KIMBERLY AKIMBO ⭐
Initial casting for the London premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO has been announced.
Maria Friedman will star in the titular role, marking a long overdue return to the stage for the award-winning actress.
One of the most acclaimed performers in musical theatre, Maria Friedman’s numerous accolades include three Olivier Awards and eight Olivier nominations plus recognition from the WhatsOnStage, Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle Awards and many others for her work across both the West End and Broadway.
Friedman commented: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be bringing Kimberly Levaco to life. She’s such a beautifully complex character – full of hope, humour and this fierce determination to live every moment to the fullest, even when time isn’t on her side. It’s rare to find a role that is this funny, heartbreaking and life-affirming all at once and I feel incredibly lucky to step into her world”.
A profoundly funny and heartwarming musical and winner of five Tony Awards in 2023 including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, KIMBERLY AKIMBO tells the story of 16-year old Kimberly Levaco whose rare genetic condition causes her to age four times faster than usual. As she comes of age she searches for love and meaning while knowing time is not on her side.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO receives its much-anticipated London premiere in a new production by Michael Longhurst. His recent Olivier Award nominated production of Next to Normal transferred from a sold-out run at the Donmar to the West End.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO has music by Jeanine Tesori, with book & lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2001 play of the same name.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO will play Hampstead Theatre, running from 28th August – 7th November 2026, with tickets on sale now.
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Tickets & more info – https://www.hampsteadtheatre.com/whats-on/2026/kimberly-akimbo/
