Kimberly Akimbo: Tiny Desk Concert

[@pythiusplaysgames]

Saw this two nights ago and was absolutely floored at how stunning it was. Went in blind and so happy I had a chance to witness this. Run and see it!

[@dustinrhodes526]

I read a recent interview with Victoria Clark where she said she retired from singing, prior to Kimberly Akimbo, because she thought age had destroyed her voice. OMFG: Her voice is just gorgeous. I saw this on Broadway, and was blown away by her performance (and everyone else's). And most definitely her voice is still just beautiful.

[@RobertSlover]

oh my god musicals are a living nightmare!!!!!

[@kyleswingle5844]

One of the all-time greats

[@andrewveghte5027]

Is the same cast on tour?

[@kyleswingle5844]

@@andrewveghte5027 a few of the same folks, but many new people as well. Carolee Carmello is playing Kimberly

[@michaeldemocko443]

Jeanine Tesori is a musical chameleon! Her "style" changes drastically depending on the show. I can't wrap my head around the fact that the same person wrote the music for Shrek, Fun Home, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Kimberly Akimbo. She's amazing!!

[@aaronzook9540]

And Caroline, or Change!!

[@wesman422]

And Violet!!!

[@kyleswingle5844]

shes insane

[@jacobcohen1801]

I am LIVING for this arrangement of Father Time!!!!!!!

[@stewiegriffin993]

If you guys don't start releasing all of these concerts in hi-res audio, I swear I'm gonna make a strongly worded inner monologue that won't end up anywhere. Be warned, NPR!

[@einatmengbkade]

best comment...put a smile on my face, thanks

[@seanrice1222]

You Sir, need to “Donna Summers in the phone book” before you…don’t say something that no one knows you regret! ✌️

[@globalsoundconcerts]

😂I know a guy

[@michaelpotter3627]

😂agreed, count me in

[@RobertSlover]

how dare you besmirch the audio engineering team at NPR/tiny desk!

[@pcastromedina]

This is amazing. The best performance ever! Bonnie Milligan is great.

[@Toms_gg]

Thank you. She's my niece. We're very proud of her ❤️

[@bobhess7036]

Saw it on Broadway a couple weeks ago. Absolutely WONDERFUL. This young man singing with Victoria is the understudy for the role, and he is just delightful (as was the actor I saw). I absolutely LOVE the optimism of this show in a story line that could easily have not had such optimism. I think THAT is what makes it so distinctive.

[@harryfranklin1263]

If you get a chance, definitely see this show. Funny, heartbreaking, phenomenally acted, and gorgeous music; everything you could want in a show plus ice skating!

[@paulpickhardt]

My girlfriend and I went to NYC at the beginning of April. She gave me the choice of seeing the Michael Jackson musical, the Neil Diamond musical, or Kimberly Akimbo, which I had not heard of. I was *so* right to choose Kimberly Akimbo. It was stunningly good, but I have to say I'm addicted to this version of "Father Time" with the Gospel-choir-like backing vocals. Another note - when hearing "Anagram" for the first time at the Booth Theater, I said to my girlfriend that I really like the song because I could identify with being the nerd who cracks a joke that no one else will get. :-) I like to believe that I think outside of the box and that I'm a bit unorthodox. And I like Kimberly Akimbo. Thanks for hosting this performance.

[@kyleswingle5844]

sounds like you made a great choice!

[@lmac8372]

Wow Father Time made me tear me up, that was a gorgeous version of it

[@shayxie8318]

I really, really love when y'all host musicals like this! This was so cute and fun and beautiful

[@Greg-fs2rh]

If you haven't seen this show, RUN to see it. It's just an amazing piece of theatre.

[@supervivo7069]

I saw it yesterday as a surprise from Broadway Roulette. It was so campy, surprisingly dark, and very funny.

[@kacichristian]

@@supervivo7069 what’s Broadway Roulette?

[@supervivo7069]

@@kacichristian It's a service that chooses a random ticket for you! You get a whole list of shows, are allowed to cross off a few you've already seen, and then the rest is random. You don't get the ticket until the day of the show.

[@glassmarbles1]

This was pure serotonin. I love this show and these people.

[@carolvanderkloot3743]

For anyone who has ever misunderstood - unheard - unseen - this show answers your calling. Brilliant, funny, heart wrenching, spot on and realizing what life is all about - I have seen it three times and me not a musical person - just loved every minute! Thank you! Xx

[@chellaa.26]

I saw Justin Cooley and I’m so glad to hear his standby! That was so amazing!! To me this is my favorite show I’ve seen!! I keep begging my mom to bring me again haha! You guys are so amazing!!

[@xak999]

I'd heard some of the other songs from this show, but "Great Adventure" is just perfect. Makes me wish I was in town so, so bad.

[@Cvetocek1]

I saw this show on Broadway recently with my family. It is an amazing show - very funny, very sad. It's beautifully written and performed. Costumes, staging, lighting, everything is great. Great cast! This concert was nice, but these songs really hit differently in context of the show.

[@benjaminkirkbrightwell2321]

Such a warm group and love the respect thrown to covers I appreciate what Tiny Desk has exposed me to :)

[@iLikePotato3s]

I won the lottery the day of the bway flea.....went in pretty blind and ended up loving it so much, I cried like crazy lol. Ended up getting a full cast signed poster after which I was very excited about too!

[@kathrynpapa6555]

This show has so much heart, so much love, and such great singing and acting - highly highly recommend.

[@claireallen6751]

This is an incredible show which I saw a few months ago. Go see it! You will not regret it. Tony Award for Best Musical.

[@AM-hf3ry]

Thank you for having Kimberly Akimbo on Tiny Desk! I love the stripped down arrangements used for the songs.

[@michaelwade1804]

Just returned from NYC and the HIGHLIGHT of my trip was seeing the BRILLIANT musical. I can't recommend it more hightly. I laughed, I cried, I clapped until my hands hurt. I wish I could see it again but this Tiny Desk Concert was a perfect lift to my day. Thank you NPR and genius cast of Kimberly Akimbo

[@DaniTryn]

CONGRATS YOU TONY WINNERS !!!

[@arunnarayan1382]

Coming from another part of the world..haven’t seen the show or any broadway live but fell in love with this NPR performance. Feeling lucky got to experience this. Amazing beautiful n swinging ..Gimme more. All of you are beautiful people ❤. Gimme more of this NPR ..Bob n team..

[@marthabacker8539]

Congrats on the Tony's.

[@MikeKobb]

Saw the show last night and LOVED IT! Miguel Gil was playing Seth, and he was great. We actually had three understudy/standby performers for the show, and they were all excellent.

[@TheAverycross]

Great performance overall! I'm enjoying this "Tiny Desk" episode immensely and I thank you for showcasing this great cast's artistry. And Ms. Jeanine Tesori? That talented composer is my inspiration right here because her energy and playfulness here help make "Kimberly Akimbo" come alive at full force. And relevant.

[@karluhcrooz]

I KNOW THAT GUY, michael I am so happy for all you have accomplished, always knew you were gonna do awesome things

[@YanaBana79]

This was the cast that I saw (including Miguel Gil) when I saw Kimberly Akimbo in late April-so good!

[@pugmantaco6185]

I went to see kimberly akimbo and the cover guy for seth sounded exactly like him. You could not tell he was an understudy, he was so good.

[@JosephineBacchi]

Saw this show last!!!! Cant stop smiling! LOVE LOVE LOVE this show! Fabulous!! The music is in my head all day.

[@zachhoward4326]

A brilliant modern musical.

[@tomas5376]

What a great cast! The joy is infectious. Love the songs, love the vibe!🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵👏👏👏👏🙏🏼

[@garrytiller3194]

Just saw it on Wednesday. Blown away in every way. Victoria Clark is a Goddess!!!

[@w.h.dougharty1016]

Such a terrific musical and amazing production!

[@kevinbohrer274]

Saw the show last week and loved it, taking my 15yo again tomorrow and this was the perfect way to get ready! So SO good, though it seems Allie was holding back? maybe she had something going on with her throat/voice that day. Still beautiful.

[@MillieMom]

love this funny, heartwarming story. Great work!

[@auntieashcraft]

I saw Miguel Gil as Seth on Broadway and he was so good! I'm glad he's in this video!

[@SequoiaStackhouse]

congrats Michael for how far you’ve come !! I remember watching you at our high school plays and you were and always and have been incredible !!

[@williamcutter3346]

Victoria Clark could sing the phone book and I'd listen

[@stacym735]

I've promised myself I will one day get through hearing "Father Time" without turning into a weepy mess. Today is apparently not that day.

[@leahward6920]

I cried just like I did when I saw you all live! Just beautiful! And bravo to my cousin, Olivia Hardy! 🎉🎊

[@oliviahardy9584]

HI!!!

[@RobertSlover]

oh my god musicals are a living nightmare!!!!!

[@denisesudell2538]

@@RobertSloverTroll

[@disgruntledcashier503]

'Anagram' is the best love song in musical theatre since "Suddenly Seymour"

[@BrianBorges-ez3ls]

After Kimberly won the Tony. (Congrats 🎉!) I searched KZbin and was delighted to find this vid. Geez Louise, NPR! You need to do a better job of advertising this delightful concept! Thank you NPR, and enjoy your Tony's Kimberly, they are well deserved.💕

[@theresasinger9039]

We're all Kimberly Akimbos! Great show at Denver's Buell Theatre!❤

[@viniciuscapeta]

My god, amazing! If i'm sleeping and this girl scream with her highest voice in my ear "WAKE UUUUUP" I can get easily a hearth attack!

[@einatmengbkade]

coming home from work and finding this great stuff @ my inbox: What can I say? Thank you and greetings from The Hague, Netherlands

[@freddyagain3843]

Net thuis en bij mij deze aanbeveling van Tiny Desk. Een verademing en goede start voor dit weekend. Hopelijk ook hier in NL in een van de theaters. Groeten uit een zonnig Vlissingen.

[@elliottwallis]

Jeanine Tesori is everything in this video

[@JosephJohnson-gu5fw]

I think Tesori has mastered the "mid song" dialogue. Is that her signature? She's so good. Everything. Working with great artists is amazing and i hope that creative practice is something i myself as an amateur composer can do one day

[@nkyjenn]

I 💜 Bonnie!

[@MegaSondheim]

I saw Kimberly Akimbo in January and fell in love with everything about this show!! I love the entire score but I'll be honest... I've listened to How to Wash a Check a couple of hundred times!! Break legs to the entire cast and crew and fingers crossed at the Tonys!!!❤🎉🎶

[@jaydee970]

I love every minute of this video. What a beautiful group of people.

[@SmhBRESHAE3]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. 🎉

[@vitalibogomazov8710]

There is so much positive in this short video omg!

[@nolanpilat4559]

The percussionist is so cool :)

[@SabreaAijalonCuriel]

my favorite broadway stars 🫶🏽

[@brucecoleman5379]

That kid has a GREAT FACE!!!

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

So great!!

[@koolkatkimina9]

So wholesome! Can't wait for it to come to the UK:)))

[@scottdavis7730]

If it comes to the UK I will be making my first trip to West End. I so hope you’re right. Amazing show. One of the best I’ve seen in 50 years of going to see shows.

[@Iddybud]

Fabulous! You all made me so happy! The world needs more happy!

[@maddee4543]

Please get the cast of shucked!!

[@dudecamera6693]

You guys have to do the cast of Sweeney todd!!!

[@nikorissi3154]

Thank u for letting me see myself in Seth

[@mori211]

Just beautiful

[@vehemently1]

Oh my, how did I miss this music and show??? I can only hope our local light opera guild will do it some day.

[@t.3official]

it’s perfect

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

I’m playing this song over and over while I’m playing in the World Series of Poker… (especially if I’m down in chips)

[@rosepratiwi6532]

wow the songs are beautiful

[@iLikePotato3s]

im crying i cant believe im seeing this show tomorrow

[@iLikePotato3s]

JK BUT IM SEEING IT TOMORROW ACTUALLY FRONT ROWWW

[@mprmike]

This show is a masterpiece. Please, please see it if you're anywhere New York.

[@RobertSlover]

oh my god musicals are a living nightmare!!!!!

[@mprmike]

@@RobertSlover Wow, thanks for the constructive comment.

[@RobertSlover]

@@mprmike your in new york man go see some real jazz!

[@mprmike]

@@RobertSlover I’ll like what I like and you can like what you like. The difference is I won’t go to a video you like and say how horrible it is.

[@RobertSlover]

@@mprmike go see some real jazz!

[@HeiBwitch]

okay... I've just learnt something about myself... I don't hate every musical... maybe I even like some, at least one

[@jjcmariano12]

I wish they did Our Disease! My fave

[@LucasAlves-wp5xu]

Loved it!

[@KellyDsWorld]

Omg Bonnie !!!!!

[@joshsteinhouser4947]

Alli is so gorgeous!

[@petermac6245]

EPIC NESS Loved it

[@JosephJohnson-gu5fw]

Victoria's face while Bonnie is banging out some ridiculous notes. i cant 😂😂😂

[@reginaldfreeman77]

Wow!!! Love it ❤!

[@amandafeliciano542]

Well this was fun lol

[@wuglid]

I love Miguel's version in this!

[@zoranmarinkovic3321]

The guy rapping his Ks was fire

[@EuniBird]

WOW!!! WOW!!! W O W!!!!!

[@Charlie-qk3py]

Such a good show

[@VidEOoSlOKOss]

I loved it! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻Please do a CNCO session ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jaydee970]

For anyone who has seen the show--in "Great Adventure" is does Kimberly put her arm over Seth's shoulder? Or here, is that Vicky Clark putting her arm around Miguel?

[@glassmarbles1]

I believe that was Victoria, not Kim.

[@nathanmueggenberg9256]

In the show, this song does bring the characters of Kimberly and Seth together. It would be very “ in character” for Kim to put her arm around Seth during this song.

[@happily_blue]

i see you steven boyer on accordion

[@tysonshirey1]

Somebody needs to show this to Jack Black. I bet he would be a huge fan.

[@daniskylark8227]

😂😂😂😂😂 11 1/2 years of CNA Hospice care this is hilarious 😂

[@xiangyusi3160]

like the base guy😌

[@TTVHershy]

Ella Mai tiny desk anytime soon? Please? No? You're just gonna scroll past this comment and not like it because you're not trynna see Ella sing at the tiny desk? Allright...but Fr though we NEED THAT ELLA MAI TINY DESK!🥺🥺🥺

[@jtt1928]

Funny lyrics 😂😂😂

[@Mikhael23arab]

Kimbo Akimbo

[@IDEALEGACY59]

🌹

[@daleunbesoqueestuprimo7785]

Please, a Tiny Desk with Lana del Rey.

[@bodieacreatureIII]

Kim Le sounds like Lee when said outloud

[@angryavicado]

Make a shifty life better

[@stormbob]

Dear Tony voters: Her name is spelled "B O N N I E M I L L I G A N."

[@xiangyusi3160]

Make the carr run!

[@kaynehunter8098]

Pinkpantheress needs to make an appearance on tiny desk