Live fast, laugh loud: Kimberly Akimbo makes a grand entrance at the Segal Centre

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts and David and Hanna Mirvish are proud to co-present Kimberly Akimbo, a musical that is as original as it is deeply moving, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. Winner of five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. This must-see production will run from November 23 to December 21, 2025 in Montreal at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, followed by an engagement at Toronto’s CAA Theatre (January 15 to February 8, 2026) for Mirvish Productions.

Tess Benger, previously in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, portrays Pattie, Kimberly’s s eccentric mother

Renowned stage icon Louise Pitre – celebrated for her roles as Fantine (Les Misérables, Toronto/Montreal/Paris), Donna (Mamma Mia!, Broadway/US tour/Toronto), and Edith Piaf (The Angel and the Sparrow, Segal Centre; Piaf/Dietrich, Mirvish Productions) – headlines this poignant and hilarious new musical about a teenager with a rare condition trying to make sense of family, first love, and the trouble she just might be in. Returning favourite Tess Benger, previously seen at the Segal Centre starring in the title role of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, joins the heartfelt production as Pattie, Kimberly’s s eccentric mother.

“Best theater of the year. A dose of pure joy. Profoundly funny And heartbreaking. The season’s most moving new musical.” – The New York Times

Set in a New Jersey suburb in the early 2000s, Kimberly Akimbo tells the unexpected and touching story of a 16-year-old girl living with a rare genetic condition that causes her to age four times faster than normal. As her body betrays her youthful spirit, Kimberly navigates a chaotic home life and teenage dreams with disarming determination, clinging to friendship, joy, and the desire to truly live.

At once sharply funny, profoundly human, and full of nuance, Kimberly Akimbo offers a fresh and heartfelt take on adolescence, difference, and the urgent need to seize life in the moment. Praised for its emotional depth, finely drawn characters, and vibrant score, this musical strikes a rare balance between heart and humor. With music by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home, Caroline, or Change) and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), it resonates with audiences of all kinds through its honesty and warmth.

“The best new musical of the year — by far. A wondrous new Musical, breathtakingly lovely and riotously funny — as full-Hearted as any musical to be seen in recent years.” – The Wall Street Journal

Kimberly Akimbo is already shaping up to be one of the highlights of the 2025–2026 theatre season.

“If her name is new to you, it won’t be for long. 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 David and Hannah Mirvish for a musical that will leave you laughing, crying, and thinking long after the final bow,” said Artistic and Executive Director Lisa Rubin.

Following a triumphant run on Broadway where it was met with critical and public acclaim, Kimberly Akimbo makes its Canadian premiere at the Segal Centre this Fall. It’s a theatrical event not to be missed!

Tickets: $75 – $80 group, senior, student, under 30 discounts available. Subject to availability. Tickets on sale now at 514-739-7944 or at SEGALCENTRE.ORG Performances November 23 – December 21. Previews: Sunday – 2:00pm Monday to Wednesday – 7:30pm. Regular Run: Saturday to Thursday – 7:30pm Sunday matinées – 2:00pm Wednesday matinées – 1:00pm