Real Women Have Curves Musical Lyrics

"Real Women Have Curves: The Musical" Broadway Premiere

Musical Overview.

"Real Women Have Curves: The Musical" is set to make its Broadway debut on April 1, 2025, at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with an official opening night on April 27, 2025.

The production is based on Josefina López's acclaimed 1990 play, which also inspired the 2002 HBO film starring America Ferrera. The story follows Ana García, a Mexican-American teenager in **East Los Angeles** during the summer of 1987. She struggles between pursuing her dreams of higher education and helping her family's garment business complete a crucial dress order.

• Opening Date: April 1, 2025


• Official Premiere: April 27, 2025


• Venue: James Earl Jones Theatre, Broadway


• Genre: Musical, Drama, Latin Pop


• Show Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (with intermission)


• Recommended Age: 12 and up

Production and Reception.

The musical is expected to be a "heartfelt and empowering" experience, celebrating themes of "family, ambition, and self-acceptance". The show’s score is infused with pop and Latin rhythms, adding a vibrant energy to Ana's journey.

An exclusive preview of the opening number, "Make It Work", has been released, giving audiences a taste of the musical’s dynamic sound.

Performance Schedule:

• Tuesday – Sunday: Evening Performances


• Matinees: Wednesdays and Saturdays

Tickets are currently available through **official Broadway ticketing outlets**.

Cast and Creative Team.

The production features a talented cast, including several Broadway debuts:

• Tatianna Córdoba as Ana García (Broadway debut)


• Justina Machado as Carmen García


• Florencia Cuenca as Estela García


• Mauricio Mendoza as Raúl García


• Sandra Valls as Prima Fulvia


• Shelby Acosta as Prima Flaca


• Carla Jimenez as Pancha


• Aline Mayagoitia as Itzel (Broadway debut)


• Mason Reeves as Henry (Broadway debut)


• Jennifer Sánchez as Rosalí

Several members of the cast, including Mayagoitia, Reeves, and Valls, will be making their Broadway debuts. Mayagoitia reprises her role from the musical’s 2024 world premiere.

Creative Team:

• Music and Lyrics: Joy Huerta & Benjamin Velez


• Book: Lisa Loomer & Nell Benjamin


• Director & Choreographer: Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo

Musical Themes and Highlights.

The show features an upbeat, culturally rich score, blending pop and Latin rhythms to reflect Ana’s world.

Key Song:
"Make It Work" – The energetic opening number, showcasing Ana’s determination.

The themes of the musical focus on:

• Female empowerment and body positivity.


• Immigrant family struggles and generational conflicts.


• Dreams vs. responsibilities in a working-class setting.

Background and Adaptation.

Originally a 1990 play by Josefina López, "Real Women Have Curves" has become a cultural milestone in Latina storytelling.

The 2002 HBO film adaptation, starring America Ferrera, gained critical acclaim, highlighting themes of body image, ambition, and family expectations.

This Broadway musical marks the first time the story is adapted for the stage with music, bringing a fresh, vibrant energy to the narrative.

Release date: 2023
Last Update: March, 17th 2025