On paper, “Kimberly Akimbo” is the type of thing that shouldn’t really work.

The Tony-award winning musical, which features music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics and a book by David Lindsay-Abaire, follows a girl named Kimberly Levaco who suffers from a condition that causes her to age at a far more rapid pace than usual, giving her the appearance of an elderly woman at the ripe old age of 15. There’s also a show choir full of horny teens, terrible parents, and a criminal aunt who spends her time scamming old ladies with dementia out of their money.

“Kimberly Akimbo” has a fine line to walk, navigating a tricky balance of humor and tragedy. The show, which is playing at the Fox Theatre through Oct. 19, doesn’t always nail that balance. But this particular production features excellent perfo

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