Real Women Have Curves: The Musical on Broadway Tickets

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This funny, uplifting and empowering new musical swerves onto Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre, following a critically acclaimed run at the American Repertory Theater. Real Women Have Curves: The Musical follows Ana, the first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants, as she struggles to balance familial obligation with her dreams of moving to NYC for college. Real Women Have Curves is an “upbeat crowd-pleaser” (New York Times) filled with humour and heart. So treat yourself, and book now!

What is the Real Women Have Curves musical about?

It’s the blazing hot summer of 1987, and 18-year-old Ana Garcia dreams of escaping from her hometown of East Los Angeles for college in New York. But money is tight, and Ana is the only US citizen in her family of Mexican immigrants. When her family’s struggling garment business receives a make-or-break order, Ana has to juggle her commitment to her family and her community with her educational ambitions, along with the weight of her overbearing, body-shaming mother's expectations. Will Ana follow in her family's footsteps, or set out on her own path?

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical is based on the 1993 play of the same name by Josefina López, which was previously adapted into a hit film in 2002, starring America Ferrara in her feature film debut. In 2019, the film adaptation was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” - and was the first film by a Latina director to be inducted.

Uplifting and funny, the musical tackles important issues surrounding the experience of undocumented immigrants, body positivity and mother-daughter relationships. It premiered at the American Repertory Theater and received glowing reviews. You won't want to miss this “funny, spirited, and joyous celebration of the power of family and community.” (Broadway World).

Cast and Creatives of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical

Casting for the Broadway transfer is yet to be announced. At the A.R.T, the cast included Lucy Godínez (1776, School of Rock), Justina Machado (One Day At a Time, The Horror of Dolores Roach) and Yvette González -Nacer (Hadestown, Moulin Rouge).

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical is based on the play and film by Gabriel García Márquez Award-winning playwright Josefina López (Simply Maria, or the American Dream; Confessions of Women from East L.A.). Tony and Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Memphis, Aint too Proud) directs and choreographs. Music and lyrics are by Latin Grammy Award winner Joy Huerta - of music duo Jesse and Joy - and Fred Ebb Award winner Benjamin Velez (Borderline). The book is by Lisa Loomer (The Waiting Room, Girl, Interrupted) with additional material by Tony nominee Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Mean Girls). Music Supervision is by Nadia DiGiallonardo (Waitress, Pippin).

Book Tickets for Real Women Have Curves on Broadway Now

This warm, uplifting and powerful new musical is “a winner, with a big heart and joyous abandon” (The Boston Globe). So don’t let this show fly away - book tickets today for Real Women Have Curves: The Musical at the James Earl Jones Theatre!