In this heartfelt episode of Beltline to Broadway, host Lauren Van Hemert sits down with four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Kim Zimmer to discuss her latest role in The Trip to Bountiful at Theater Raleigh. Kim also opens up about her personal journey with breast cancer, the resilience required to work in daytime television, and what it’s like to portray complex women on stage and screen.
Kim Zimmer is best known for her iconic role as Reva Shayne on the long-running soap opera Guiding Light, for which she received critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. With a career spanning decades, Kim has brought dynamic characters to life on both television and the stage, including roles in Wicked and Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. A passionate advocate for live theater and mature storytelling, she continues to inspire audiences with her authenticity, emotional depth, and enduring talent.
The Theatre Raleigh production of The Trip to Bountiful runs through April 6. For more information, visit https://theatreraleigh.com/.