Description
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical bursts with love, ambition, and possibility, now on Broadway!
Summer 1987, Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Ana is ready to leave the nest after eighteen years. She dreams of college and a career in New York City, but her mother expects her to stay and work at their family's garment factory. Should Ana pursue her dreams or meet her family's expectations?
Based on the play by Josefina López that inspired the iconic hit film,
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical is an empowering new show that explores life's unexpected turns.
The musical features songs by Grammy Award®-winning songwriter Joy Huerta (Jesse & Joy) and Benjamin Velez (Kiss My Aztec), a book by Lisa Loomer (
Girl, Interrupted) with Nell Benjamin (
Mean Girls), and choreography and direction by Tony® winner Sergio Trujillo (
Ain’t Too Proud).
Reviews:
- "A winner! An outstanding production with a big heart and joyous abandon.” - The Boston Globe
- "Electric! Heartwarming. Love courses through.” - WBUR
- “Incredibly special! Deeply resonant. A great piece of theater.” - GBH
Recommended for ages 12+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.