Tony Nominee Justin Cooley to Join National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo

Justin Cooley will reprise his Tony-nominated performance as teenage anagram savant Seth Weetis in the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo. He plays his first performance on February 7 in Las Vegas, NV, with Miguel Gil returning to the tour as Seth on March 18 in Detroit, MI.

Kimberly Akimbo stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello as Kimberly, with Jim Hogan (Buddy), Emily Koch (Debra), Laura Woyasz (Pattie), Grace Capeless (Delia), Skye Alyssa Friedman (Teresa), Darron Hayes (Martin) and Pierce Wheeler (Aaron). Sarah Lynn Marion, Regene Seven Odon, Marcus Phillips, Bailey Ryon and Brandon Springman are the understudies, and Valerie Wright is the Kimberly standby.

Kimberly Akimbo centers on Kimberly, who is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

The winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo features book and lyrics by Tony and Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Tony winner Jeanine Tesori. Directed by Tony nominee Jessica Stone, it opened at Broadway’s Booth Theatre in November 2022 and played its final performance in April 2024.