Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
CANADIAN PREMIERE
A co-production with the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montreal
Life is short. Enjoy the ride.
The 2023 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo is a “howlingly funny heartbreaker” (The New Yorker) with a Tony Award-winning book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) and a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home; Caroline, or Change; Shrek, The Musical).
The legendary Louise Pitre — who originated the role of Fantine in the Canadian premiere of Les Misérables, Donna in the North American and Broadway premieres of MAMMA MIA!, and Edith Piaf in Piaf/Dietrich — stars in this deeply moving and wildly funny musical about a teenager with a rare condition as she navigates family dysfunction, first love, and potential felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Robert McQueen
Choreography by Allison Plamondon
Music Direction by Chris Barillaro
Set Design by Gillian Gallow
Costume Design by Louise Bourret
Lighting Design by Andrea Lundy
Sound Design by Deanna H. Choi
CGDC Associate Choreographer Meghan Caine
Associate Music Director Nick Burgess
Assistant Costume Designer Rachel Quintero Faia
Assistant Lighting Designer Andrea McMillan
Sound Associate William Fallon
Stage Manager Sarah Miller
Assistant Stage Manager Trevor Barrette
Apprentice Stage Manager Julia Carrier
Louise Pitre leads an all-Canadian cast
CANADIAN PREMIERE
A co-production with the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montreal
Life is short. Enjoy the ride.
The 2023 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo is a “howlingly funny heartbreaker” (The New Yorker) with a Tony Award-winning book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) and a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home; Caroline, or Change; Shrek, The Musical).
The legendary Louise Pitre — who originated the role of Fantine in the Canadian premiere of Les Misérables, Donna in the North American and Broadway premieres of MAMMA MIA!, and Edith Piaf in Piaf/Dietrich — stars in this deeply moving and wildly funny musical about a teenager with a rare condition as she navigates family dysfunction, first love, and potential felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Robert McQueen
Choreography by Allison Plamondon
Music Direction by Chris Barillaro
Set Design by Gillian Gallow
Costume Design by Louise Bourret
Lighting Design by Andrea Lundy
Sound Design by Deanna H. Choi
CGDC Associate Choreographer Meghan Caine
Associate Music Director Nick Burgess
Assistant Costume Designer Rachel Quintero Faia
Assistant Lighting Designer Andrea McMillan
Sound Associate William Fallon
Stage Manager Sarah Miller
Assistant Stage Manager Trevor Barrette
Apprentice Stage Manager Julia Carrier
Louise Pitre leads an all-Canadian cast
