Real Women Have Curves (musical)
| Real Women Have Curves | |
|---|---|
| The Musical | |
 Broadway Promotional Poster | |
| Music | Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez |
| Lyrics | Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez |
| Book | Lisa Loomer with Nell Benjamin |
| Basis | Real Women Have Curves By: Josefina López |
| Premiere | December 6, 2023: American Repertory Theater |
| Productions | 2023 Cambridge |
Real Women Have Curves is a stage musical with a book by Lisa Loomer with Nell Benjamin and music and lyrics by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez. The show is based on the play of the same name by Josefina López, and the television film based on the play, written by Lopez and George LaVoo.[1]
The show is set in 1987 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles and follows a young woman named Ana García, who goes to work in a garment factory alongside her mother, Carmen. The show follows a group of women and their struggles with societal expectations, difficult family dynamics, immigration issues, and finding the courage to follow their dreams.[2]
Production history
[edit]Cambridge (2023)
[edit]The musical premiered at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 6, 2023, and closed on January 21, 2024. The show is directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo.[3] Orchestrations were done by Bill Sherman and Cian McCarthy.[4] Nadia DiGiallonardo served as musical director and vocal arranger. Scene design was done by Arnulfo Maldonado with costumes by Paloma Young and Wilberth Gonzalez.[5]
Broadway (2025)
[edit]On September 12, 2024, it was announced the show plans to transfer to Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre in 2025.[6][7] It was also announced Nell Benjamin was added to the creative team. Producers of the show include the theatrical husband and wife team Barry and Fran Weissler. The show started previews on April 1st, and is scheduled to open April 27th. [8]
Original cast and characters
[edit]| Character | Cambridge[9][10] | Broadway |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2025 | |
| Ana García | Lucy Godinez | Tatianna Córdoba |
| Carmen Garcia | Justina Machado | |
| Raul Garcia | Edward Padilla | Mauricio Mendoza |
| Estella Garcia | Florencia Cuenca | |
| Pancha | Carla Jimenez | |
| Rosali | Jennifer Sanchez | |
| Izel/Itzel | Satya Chavez | Aline Mayagoitia |
| Henry | Mason Reeves | |
| Mrs. Wright | Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer | Monica Tulia Ramirez |
| Prima Fulvia | Sandra Valls | |
| Prima Flaca | Shelby Acosta | |
Musical numbers
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Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama League Awards[11] | Outstanding Production of a Musical | Real Women Have Curves | TBA |
| Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Sergio Trujillo | TBA | ||
| Distinguished Performance | Tatianna Córdoba | TBA | ||
| Justina Machado | TBA |
References
[edit]- ^ Aucoin, Don (December 15, 2023). "Yes, 'Real Women Have Curves.' And the ART has a winner". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura (December 21, 2023). "'Real Women Have Curves' and 'Heart Sellers': Snapshots of Immigrant Lives". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Real Women Have Curves". Playbill. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Real Women Have Curves at A.R.T." American Repertory Theater. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Real Women Have Curves Digital Program". American Repertory Theater. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Paulson, Michael (September 12, 2024). "'Real Women Have Curves' Musical Plans Broadway Bow Next Year". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 12, 2024). "'Real Women Have Curves' Heading to Broadway in 2025 with Music by Joy Huerta". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ [https://broadwaydirect.com/real-women-have-curves-the-musical-to-premiere-on-broadway-in-2025/? utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=407399&awc=28987_1726832682_60d0ccc2696c2aba451f11e1bb8460b5&sn=1 BroadwayDirect.Com] accessed September 20, 2024
- ^ "Real Women Have Curves Digital Program". American Repertory Theater. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (October 16, 2023). "See Who's Starring In the World Premiere of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical | Playbill". Playbill. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 22, 2025). "2025 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2025.