Life is short, so go see Kimberly Akimbo at the Segal Centre this holiday season!
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Get ready for Kimberly Akimbo, a musical that critics are calling “THE BEST NEW MUSICAL OF THE YEAR, BY FAR” (The Wall Street Journal). After winning the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, the show is finally coming to Montreal in a major co-production between the Segal Centre and David and Hannah Mirvish.
“If her name is new to you, it won’t be for long...,” says Segal Centre Artistic & Executive director Lisa Rubin. “...Kimberly Akimbo is a story that lingers in the heart, and there’s no better place to bring it to life than the Segal. After the magic of Titanique, we’re overjoyed to reunite with Mirvish for a musical that will leave you laughing, crying, and thinking long after the final bow.”
The show is built on a Tony-winning book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire and a Tony-winning score by Jeanine Tesori. Starring a Canadian theatre legend, Louise Pitre, known for her iconic roles as Donna in Mamma Mia! and Fantine in Les Misérables, this production is an absolute must-see. It centers on Kimberly, a witty teenager navigating a fictional genetic disorder similar to progeria, which causes her to age more than four times faster than normal. As she balances family dysfunction, a first crush, and potential felony charges, Kim must find the courage to seize the moment and enjoy the ride, proving the famous proverb that “life is short.”
Why not ring in the holidays on a good note? Kimberly Akimbo is running from November 23 to December 21, 2025. The Segal Centre is committed to accessibility and is offering patrons with vision loss two audio-described performances on December 7 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
Audio described performances will include a Touch Tour before the show, which are scheduled at 12 pm and 5:30 pm respectively. The Segal Centre’s knowledgeable guides will be on hand to assist you, providing descriptive information about the elements you encounter. This is an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the production’s artistic vision as you interact with the various components that bring the show to life on stage.
For more information about Touch Tours and to reserve your spot, please contact our box office: 514-739-7944. For a full list of offerings, please visit www.segalcentre.org.
