★★★★ out of 4 ‘Kim’s Convenience remains as sharp, witty, and moving as ever’ — The Toronto Star
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present a special engagement of the heartfelt and humorous play that inspired the CBC / Netflix TV series Kim’s Convenience, February 25 through March 8 with Soulpepper Theatre Company and Adam Blanshay Productions In association with American Conservatory Theater and Just for Laughs, You Productions, Henderson Theatrical Productions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at kravis.org, at the Box Office Monday-Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 561.832.7469.
About KIM’S CONVENIENCE:
Set in Toronto, Canada, 2012.
Mr. Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant, dispenses fatherly wisdom, history lessons and potato chips from behind his convenience store counter in the up-and-coming Regent Park neighborhood of Toronto. Wholly original, hysterically funny and deeply moving, KIM’S CONVENIENCE tells the story of one Korean family struggling to face the future amidst the bitter memories of their past. But no matter what, humor and heart find their way onto every aisle in this award-winning play that is now a hit series on Netflix.
Called “the most successful Canadian play of the last decade” by ClassicalFM, Kim’s Convenience was originally produced as part of the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival. The premiere production was produced by Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, ON and became an internationally successful TV show on CBC and Netflix following its original run. Everything Theatre called the U.K. tour, an “achingly funny… Hilarious, heart-warming story of love, family and survival through change and challenge.”
This production of Kim’s Convenience premiered at Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 2025 (Weyni Mengesha, Artistic Director; Gideon Arthurs, Executive Director). Kim’s Convenience was originally produced as part of the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival. The premiere production of Kim’s Convenience was produced by Soulpepper Theatre Company, Toronto, ON.
Kim’s Convenience is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals company. www.concordtheatricals.com
The cast of Kim’s Convenience includes:
Original playwright Ins Choi as Appa, a first-generation Korean Canadian convenience store owner. Credits include: Kim’s Convenience (Playwright/the role of Appa) with Soulpepper Productions, “Kim’s Convenience” (co-creator, writer and executive producer of the television series) on CBC and Netflix and Son of a Preacherman (his new solo show) at the Pacific Theatre.
Esther Chung as Umma, Appa’s wife, a first-generation Korean Canadian. Credits include: the world premiere of Bigfoot! with the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, “Cross” on Amazon Prime, and “The Boys” on Amazon Prime.
Ryan Jinn as Jung, Appa and Umma’s 32-year-old son, a second-generation Korean Canadian. Credits include: “Kim’s Convenience” on CBC and Netflix, as well as with Arts Club Vancouver, An Assertive Girl at Pull Festival and “The Man in the High Castle” on Amazon Prime.
Kelly J. Seo as Janet, Appa and Umma’s 30-year-old daughter, a second-generation Korean Canadian. Credits include: Kim’s Convenience with Grand Theatre and Thousand Islands Playhouse, The Melville Boys at Foster Festival, and “If I Go Missing” on Tubi.
Brandon McKnight as Rich (a young customer), Alex (a 32-year-old police officer and friend of Jung), Mr. Lee (a successful real estate agent and friend of Appa) and Mike (another customer). Credits include: “Kim’s Convenience” on CBC and Netflix, “The Flash” on the CW, Judas Noir with Tarragon Theatre and Of Mice and Men with Unit 102 Theatre.
The creative team for Kim’s Convenience includes scenic design by Joanna Yu, costume design by Ming Wong, projection design by Nicole Eun-Ju Bell, lighting design by Wen-Ling Liao, and sound design by Fan Zhang. The fight director and choreographer is Sean Baek. The stage manager is Robert Harding, the assistant stage manager is Angela Mae Bago and the company manager is Becca Trimbur.
Calendar Listing:
PEAK Series
Kim’s Convenience
February 25–March 8
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Mr. Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant, dispenses fatherly wisdom, history lessons and potato chips from behind his convenience store counter in the up-and-coming Regent Park neighborhood of Toronto. Wholly original, hysterically funny and deeply moving, KIM’S CONVENIENCE tells the story of one Korean family struggling to face the future amidst the bitter memories of their past. But no matter what, humor and heart find their way onto every aisle in this award-winning play that is now a hit series on Netflix.
PERSSON HALL
Tickets start at $40.25 including fees
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change.
About ADAM BLANSHAY PRODUCTIONS:
ADAM BLANSHAY PRODUCTIONS (Producer) is a U.K. based company with over 60 productions worldwide to date, recipient of eight Tony® Awards, 10 Oliviers and one Helpmann Award. ABP produced the highly acclaimed 2024 U.K. première of KIM’S CONVENIENCE starring Ins Choi, directed by Esther Jun at Park Theatre and Riverside Studios in London, as well as the U.K. tour which began in March 2025. This production won the 2025 Stage Award for Campaign of the Year. Originally from Montréal, Adam has an EMBA from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and received The Linbury Scholarship for his studies. Full bio: adamblanshay.com He dedicates this to his Umma, Roni.
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About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization and one of South Florida’s premier cultural destinations, located in downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992, the Kravis Center has presented the finest in live entertainment, showcasing internationally acclaimed artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway, and more. As part of its nonprofit mission, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in workshops, classes, and special events, as well as access free and reduced-price tickets for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience live performances.
*All programs, artists, cast, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit kravis.org for up-to-date information.
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