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Listen Now: Jeanine Tesori & David Lindsay-Abaire on Kimberly Akimbo

In the next episode of our new season, we’re speaking with Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire of Kimberly Akimbo, now playing at the Booth Theatre.

Listen to find out why Jeanine Tesori wanted to adapt one of David Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, what “twinkling” factor Victoria Clark brings to the lead role of Kimberly, and how Our Town influenced the musical adaptation.

This episode was recorded prior to the 2023 Tony Awards nominations announcement.

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View full transcript here.


Victoria Clark in Kimberly Akimbo. Photo by Joan Marcus.
Victoria Clark in Kimberly Akimbo. Photo by Joan Marcus.
David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori speaking to press.
David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori speaking to press.
Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, Michael Iskander, Olivia Hardy, Nina White, and Fernell Hogan in Kimberly Akimbo. Photo by Joan Marcus.
Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, Michael Iskander, Olivia Hardy, Nina White, and Fernell Hogan in Kimberly Akimbo. Photo by Joan Marcus.

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