This show was first performed at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass, after being adapted from a play and movie.
“Real Women Have Curves” by Josefina López, a poignant story of Latina women working in a Los Angeles garment factory, is set to make its Broadway debut next year. This adaptation, originally a play that premiered in 1990, has been staged multiple times and was made into a film in 2002 starring America Ferrera.
The musical version, directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, premiered at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass. last year. Featuring music and lyrics by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez, and a book by Lisa Loomer with additional material by Nell Benjamin, the show is set in 1987 in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. It follows an 18-year-old torn between working at the family factory and pursuing her dreams at Columbia University in New York. Touching on themes of immigration and body image, the musical has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising it as “outstanding” while others found it “ungainly.”
Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, known for the successful Broadway revival of “Chicago,” alongside actor Jack Noseworthy, the show is set to open on Broadway in 2025. The production is capitalized at $16.5 million, as per a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This Broadway adaptation of “Real Women Have Curves” promises to bring the powerful immigrant narrative and themes of female empowerment to a wider audience, resonating with viewers through its compelling storytelling and vibrant musical numbers.
Source: The NY Times
