Real Women Have Curves

What's Real Women Have Curves Like?

Set in a small sewing factory in East Los Angeles, the story follows five Latina women working to meet a tight dress order deadline. The factory owner struggles with financial stress and the threat of deportation, while the youngest worker dreams of going to college and becoming a writer, clashing with her family's traditional views.

Its the Summer of 1987, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. After eighteen years under the roof of her immigrant parents, Ana is ready to spread her wings. Her dreams of college and a career in New York City are bursting at the seams, but her family’s expectations would keep her home, working at their garment factory.

The Immigrant's Dilemma

Should Ana pursue her own dreams at the expense of her family’s?

Amid their shared labor, the women discuss love, immigration, and body image, leading to a powerful moment of solidarity when they embrace their bodies and strip down to their undergarments. The plot explores the complexities of self-acceptance and the pursuit of the American Dream, highlighting the strength of sisterhood.

In the end, the youngest worker chooses to follow her dreams despite her family's expectations, leaving audiences with a message of resilience, empowerment, and the importance of embracing one’s true self.

Musical Based on Play, Show and Movie Of The Same Name

The musical is based on the play by Josefina López that inspired the iconic hit film, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical is an empowering new show that explores life’s unexpected curves.

Is Real Women Have Curves Good for Kids?

The subject matter is not suited for younger audience members and the show is intended to more mature audiences due to its sexual content.

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