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Emily Koch will play Debra on the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo.


Broadway/National Tours: Elphaba in Wicked, Waitress, Kimberly Akimbo. Regional: The Full Monty (North Shore) The Secret Garden (Broadway Sacramento), Godspell (Berkshire Theatre Group), Little Women (Palo Alto TheatreWorks), Violet (FPAC), In the Bones (APAC). Proud Interlochen Arts Academy, Carnegie Mellon alum. Many thanks to 321, BRS/Gage, the Kimberly creative team, Telsey, Matt Farnsworth, Sarah Brown, her parents, and Jim Hogan who plays “Buddy” in this show, Emily’s boyfriend of seven years. @embkoch

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Ensemble

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Ensemble

Performer (Swing)

Jenna (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations


winner
IT Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role

Emily KochIn the Bones

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Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre

What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre!
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

The show is vibrant and candy-colored, featuring an earnest cohort of character actors perfectly placed into their roles, but with a stirring score by Jeanine Tesori and witty book by David Lindsay-Abaire, the piece is an instant classic of contemporary musical theatre.
Videos You Missed This Week: TAMMY FAYE, LEFT ON TENTH, and More

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Los Angeles Next Week

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited three-week engagement, from October 15 – November 3, 2024.
Interview: Emily Koch's Excited KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Playing at Her Hometown's Pantages

Next up at the Pantages, the Tony Award-winning KIMBERLY AKIMBO opening October 15, 2024. Jessica Stone directs the cast of: Carolee Carmello, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, Pierce Wheeler; with Sarah Lynn Marion, Regene Seven Odon, Marcus Phillips, Bailey Ryon, Brandon Springman and Valerie Wright. Got a chance to pepper Emily with some behind-the-scenes queries.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego

'Kimberly Akimbo' brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13, 2024.
Photo/Video: Carolee Carmello Leads KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. The production stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello as Kimberly, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, and Pierce Wheeler.
Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo, led by Carolee Carmello, is now underway! Read the reviews for the touring production of Kimberly Akimbo here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Carolee Carmello & the KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour's First Curtain Call

Carolee Carmello and the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo started their 'Great Adventure' in Denver over the weekend! Joining Carmello in the production is Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, and Pierce Wheeler. Watch the video!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre

The five-time Tony Award winning musical, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe

Watch Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil sing 'Now' during the Kimberly Akimbo North American Tour sitzprobe in the video here!
Video: Emily Koch Sings 'Better' from KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour

It was announced this morning, Emily Koch will be taking on the role of Debra in the Kimberly Akimbo national tour. Yesterday, she performed her big number 'Better' at Broadway in Chicago's summer concert. Watch the complete performance!
Full Cast Set For Carolee Carmello-Led KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour

As previously announced, Carolee Carmello will lead the cast of the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, which kicks off next month. Learn more about the full cast here!
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
THE BLACK BOX Sings…WAITRESS Concert To Feature Former Cast Members

THE BLACK BOX will present a live performance of WAITRESS this Friday. Join the community for an evening of musical theater featuring local talent and beloved songs from the hit Broadway show.
THE BLACK BOX SINGS… Concert Series Returns With Tunes From Taylor Swift, FROZEN, And More

THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA will present its THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series.
KNOCK 'EM DEAD! Comes to the Green Room 42 This Month

The Green Room 42 will present Daniel Barrett and Ali Funkhouser in “Knock ‘Em Dead!” on April 30, 2024 at 9:30pm.
Larry Owens Debuts THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL MUSICAL at Adelphi

Performer, composer, lyricist and writer Larry Owens will present the world premiere concert debut of his new musical, The American Football Musical, a satire of The Blind Side-esque sports/white savior films, at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, April 27.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Emily Koch been in?

Emily Koch has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Emily Koch been in?

Emily Koch has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Emily Koch been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role (IT Awards) for In the Bones.

What awards has Emily Koch won?

Emily Koch has won the Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role award at the IT Awards for her performance in In the Bones.

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