“Put it all together and you have one spicy Mexican feast of a show – as savory as a hot tamale, smooth as flan and irresistibly tasty as a deep-fried churro.”
By Roma TorreApr 27, 2025Full Review
MUSICALCLOSED
Real Women Have Curves
James Earl Jones Theatre · 2h 15m
Opened Apr 27, 2025 · Closed Jun 29, 2025 · Ran for 2 months
12 Rave
12 Positive
2 Mixed
4 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics praise this charming, timely musical about Latina garment workers for its heart, humor, and empowering message, with standout performances and the show-stopping "Curves" number earning particular acclaim, though some find the story predictable.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
30 reviews12 Rave
12 Positive
2 Mixed
4 Negative
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Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Real Women Have Curves tells a simple story with musicality, with humor, with authenticity, and with an embrace of its female characters as fully rounded, three-dimensional individuals.”
By Thom GeierApr 27, 2025Full Review
“This show, which has a genial, populist score of entertaining and empowering numbers, is not really about that plot anyway.”
By Chris JonesApr 27, 2025Full Review
“Overall, ‘Real Women Have Curves’ is a mighty and weighty celebration of culture and life.”
By Markos PapadatosMay 31, 2025Full Review
“The realest thing Broadway has seen in quite some time.”
By Meg MasseronApr 27, 2025Full Review
Audience Scorecard
3.6K audience reviews
A
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2023-24 season43
Nominated
Nominated for Best Original Score
Drama Desk:3 nomsOuter Critics:3 nomsDrama League:3 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Real Women Have Curves?
Critics praise this charming, timely musical about Latina garment workers for its heart, humor, and empowering message, with standout performances and the show-stopping "Curves" number earning particular acclaim, though some find the story predictable. (CriticScore 77/100 from 30 reviews.)
Is Real Women Have Curves worth seeing?
Yes. Real Women Have Curves earns strong reviews from critics (77/100 from 30 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Real Women Have Curves?
Real Women Have Curves has a CriticScore of 77/100 based on 30 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Real Women Have Curves still running on Broadway?
No, Real Women Have Curves has closed. It played at James Earl Jones Theatre and closed on June 29, 2025.
How long is Real Women Have Curves?
Real Women Have Curves has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Is Real Women Have Curves appropriate for children?
Real Women Have Curves is recommended for Ages 10+.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueA beautifully restored theater with a stunning Tiffany-inspired interior. The 2021 renovation transformed restroom facilities from among Broadway's worst to a model for the industry, with modern bathrooms on every public level.
Original Broadway Cast
- Shelby AcostaPrima Flaca
- Ariana BurksEnsembleBroadway debut
- Tatianna CórdobaAnaBroadway debut
- Florencia CuencaEstelaBroadway debut
- Quincy HamptonEnsembleBroadway debut
- Carla JimenezPanchaBroadway debut
- Justina MachadoCarmenNom: Featured Actress (Musical)
- Omar MaddenEnsemble
Notable Replacements
- Amanda K. LopezEnsemble
Creative Team
- Lisa LoomerBook
- Nell BenjaminBook
- Joy HuertaMusic & Lyrics
- Benjamin VelezMusic & Lyrics
- Sergio TrujilloDirector & Choreographer
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 77/100 (30 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2025
- Closed
- Jun 29, 2025
- Run Length
- 2 months
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 10+
- Synopsis
- Based on the beloved play and film, this new musical follows Ana, a first-generation Mexican-American teenager in East LA, torn between her dreams of going to college and her family's expectations. With an original Latin pop-infused score, it's a joyful celebration of family, identity, and self-acceptance.
- Data Last Updated
- October 9, 2026
