What is the running time of Real Women Have Curves?

Real Women Have Curves is 2 hours and 10 minutes long, with one intermission.

What is the age recommendation for Real Women Have Curves?

Real Women Have Curves is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Is Real Woman Have Curves based on the film?

Yes! Real Women Have Curves is based both on Josefina López's play and the 2002 film of the same name.

How many 2025 Tony Award nominations did Real Women Have Curves receive?

Real Women Have Curves received 2 Tony Award nominations in 2025. Find out more!

Who wrote the music for Real Women Have Curves?

Real Women Have Curves features music by Joy Huerta (of the Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy) and Benjamin Velez. Find out more about their creative process .

What should I wear to Real Women Have Curves?

There is no specific dress code for Real Women Have Curves or for any Broadway show. Whether dressed up or casual, be sure to dress comfortably and keep in mind the theater may be cool in the summer.

How do I get tickets to Real Women Have Curves?

Get official Real Women Have Curves Broadway tickets at Broadway.com. View upcoming performance dates .

Where is Real Women Have Curves playing on Broadway?

Real Women Have Curves plays at: The James Earl Jones Theatre 138 West 48th St. New York, NY 10036 For information on how to get to the James Earl Jones Theatre, head to our guide to The Best Ways to Get to Broadway Theaters .

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About Real Women Have Curves on Broadway

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The Story

Ana García 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 expectations, and a community of women all trying to make it work against the odds. Based on the play by Josefina López that inspired the iconic hit HBO film, with music by Grammy® Award-winning composer Joy Huerta and directed by Tony Award® winner Sergio Trujillo, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical “makes us feel we can all soar!” (WBUR).

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Run Time

2 hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission.

Ages

Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Show Dates

Previews: Apr 1, 2025 • Opening: Apr 27, 2025 • Closing: Jun 29, 2025

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The Company of Real Women Have Curves Celebrates on Opening Night

Florencia Cuenca as Estela and the cast of Real Women Have Curves

Tatianna Córdoba as Ana and Aline Mayagoitia as Itzel in Real Women Have Curves

Tatianna Córdoba as Ana in Real Women Have Curves

Tatianna Córdoba as Ana and the cast of Real Women Have Curves

Justina Machado as Carmen in Real Women Have Curves

Mason Reeves as Henry and Tatianna Córdoba as Ana in Real Women Have Curves

Mauricio Mendoza as Raul and Justin Machado as Carmen in Real Women Have Curves

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James Earl Jones Theatre

Entrance

There are no steps into the theater.

Water Fountain

Accessible fountain located in the lobby.

Hearing Assistance

Assisted listening devices are available. An ID is required as a deposit.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater has elevator access to every section.

Wheelchair Access

Orchestra section and Main Level are fully accessible.

Restrooms

Not wheelchair accessible. Restrooms located down 1 flight of 19 steps.

Accessible Seating

Wheelchair seating is in the Orchestra only.

Coat Check

This theater does not provide coat check.

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"A winner! An outstanding production with a big heart and joyous abandon."

The Boston Globe

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4.8

Score average from verified show reviews by customers who’ve bought tickets from Broadway.com.

Absolutely fantastic and perfect show!

"Very joyful and life-affirming while timely and poignant!!! Incredible show and I can’t understand why it’s closing!!!"

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Erin L from Baltimore on Jun 30, 2025

It’s an absolute travesty…that this show is closing!

"Funny, heartbreaking and inspiring. Though set in 1987 it is so on point for today. Cast was phenomenal, talented and fearless. If you can see it before it closes on 6/29…do it!"

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Theresa M from Lutz on Jun 27, 2025

A play about 1987, yet so current it amazed me.

"Talented women, depicting honesty in lives struggles with sincerity. Such a talented ensemble with music and writing that is beyond compare."

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Kathleen M from Taunton on Jun 27, 2025

Best musical in years and timely too!

"I loved the incredible voices! The characters were fleshed out so well. "

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Lisa P from Fort Myers on Jun 26, 2025

Just When You Think Broadway Can't Get Better

"I loved the intimacy and realness of this show and how relevant it is to our times. The audience was engaged from beginning to end with this loving story of the immigrants who make our country what it is -- laughing or crying, we were all in! Beautiful songs, great characters, powerful women. The down-to-your-underwear title song was phenomenal and got a spontaneous standing ovation. I would go see this again! Wish it wasn't closing!!"

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Francesca M from Burlington on Jun 22, 2025

Amazing

"One of the best shows I’ve seen on Broadway. This production was deeply moving and incredibly relatable. I had the privilege of bringing my Mexican immigrant family to see it, and it was such a powerful experience for all of us. We laughed, we cried — it touched every emotion. It was more than just entertainment; it was a celebration of culture, resilience, and shared humanity. In a time like today, this show felt especially meaningful. It reminded me that even the smallest things can bring joy, and it gave me hope and strength — not just for myself, but for my community. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone I know. This is the kind of storytelling we need more of."

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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 20, 2025

Put us on the map !

"It was amazing with such an amazing cast! I’m obsessed with the performance !!! You have to go and support our ppl and our ancestors lived experiences!! "

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Ashley C A from Bergenfield on Jun 19, 2025

Comically raw talent

"Love that the Hispanic experience was showcased with a twist. Funny, real and great singing. "

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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 19, 2025

I absolutely love this show

"A very entertaining show from beginning to the end "

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Ruben C from College Point on Jun 15, 2025

I was crying before intermission!

"I could not have asked for a better way to kick off my first ever broadway show!!! This show has heart, soul, and showcases the painful story of what it means to be an immigrant. But I laughed and laughed with each punchline. YOU NEED TO SEE IT. "

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Alexandra C from Alexandria on Jun 8, 2025

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