Ana García (Broadway newcomer Tatianna Córdoba) dreams of flying away. But when her family’s East Los Angeles garment business receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana finds herself juggling her own ambitions, her mother Carmen’s (Tony Award nominee Justina Machado) expectations, and a community of women all trying to make it work against the odds.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL features a Tony-nominated score 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), music supervision by Nadia DiGiallonardo (
Waitress), and choreography and direction by Tony® winner Sergio Trujillo (
Ain’t Too Proud). Based on the play by Josefina López that inspired the iconic hit HBO film, critics have lauded
CURVES as “entertaining and empowering” (
NY Daily News), and “a laugh-out-loud musical comedy with a massive dose of heart.” (
The Washington Post)
