Real Women Have Curves: Musical Information


Synopsis

Real Women Have Curves follows Ana, a young woman with big dreams beyond her family’s small sewing factory in Los Angeles. As she navigates the push and pull of culture, tradition, and ambition, Ana begins to find strength in her own story. Real Women Have Curves is a vibrant celebration of identity and the power of women owning their voices and their futures.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)

Cast Size: 12+

Genre: Dramedy

Setting: 1980s / USA (California)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Joy Huerta, Benjamin Velez

Book: Lisa Loomer, Nell Benjamin

Based On: Real Women Have Curves➝ by Josefina López


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2025)➝


Licensing

Real Women Have Curves is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

2020s, Based on a Play, Family, Female Lead, Immigration, Pop, Rap Song, Summer, Work


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