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Real Women Have CurvesReal Women Have Curves
 
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Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

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Interview: Josefina López on REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES THE MUSICAL from Boyle Heights t Photo
Interview: Josefina López on REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES THE MUSICAL from Boyle Heights to Broadway
by Shari Barrett - Apr 17, 2025

Josefina López, the celebrated Mexican-American award-winning playwright and screenwriter best known for creating and authoring the play and co-authoring the film Real Women Have Curves, was an undocumented five-year-old immigrant when she migrated with her family from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to the United States in 1974 to settle in Boyle Heights. And on April 27, she will be making her Broadway debut when Real Women Have Curves: The Musical opens on Broadway!
Video: Tatianna Córdoba Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Photo
Video: Tatianna Córdoba Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

On Monday morning, the cast from the new musical Real Women Have Curves joined Good Morning America. During their visit, Tatianna Córdoba, who plays the role of Ana García, performed the song Flying Away. Watch her performance now!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Host Talkback With Joy Huerta and Gloria Est Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Host Talkback With Joy Huerta and Gloria Estefan
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Gloria Estefan and Joy Huerta (of the band Jesse & Joy), will host a special talk-back following the evening performance of Real Women Have Curves. Learn more about the event here!
Video: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Perform Title Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
Video: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Perform Title Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025

On Monday morning, the cast from the new musical Real Women Have Curves joined Good Morning America to perform the title song from the musical, which is now in preview performances at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch the performance now!
Review: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL'S Summer 2025 Season Announced
by Andrew White - Apr 9, 2025

The ability to tell our stories and share of ourselves, with a community that is eager to reach out, is a superpower we all have.  We are, truly, indivisible; and we should take advantage of every chance we have to break bread, share our stories, and broaden our horizons. The Contemporary American Theater Festival has been one of West Virginia’s perennial treasures, and is well deserving of our support.  Be sure to plan your Summer around everything CATF has to offer!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Broadway Cast Album to be Released in June Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Broadway Cast Album to be Released in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is set to be released in June. Learn more about the production, currently running on Broadway, and see how to purchase tickets.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Reveals Rush and Lottery Ticket Policies Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Reveals Rush and Lottery Ticket Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Ahead of the production’s first preview on April 1, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced its rush and lottery ticketing policies. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to the show!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Pop star and co-composer of the upcoming musical Real Women Have Curves, Joy Huerta, will host a special pop-up concert outside the James Earl Jones Theatre. Learn how to attend.
Video: Watch the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Perform Songs in Rehearsal Photo
Video: Watch the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Perform Songs in Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2025

Step inside rehearsals for Real Women Have Curves on Broadway, with videos of full performances from their rehearsal. See Tatianna Córdoba, Florencia Cuenca, Justina Machado, Mason Reeves, and more in the new musical!
Listen: Songs From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES EP Out Now Photo
Listen: Songs From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES EP Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has released Makin’ it Work with Joy (from Jesse & Joy) from the new Broadway show Real Women Have Curves: The Musical. Listen to the EP now!
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

This week, the Real Women Have Curves cast and creative team kicked off rehearsals. Real Women Have Curves is set to begin performances on April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, ahead of an opening night on April 27. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Video: Tatianna Córdoba Sings 'Flying Away' from REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Photo
Video: Tatianna Córdoba Sings 'Flying Away' from REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Joey Mervis - Feb 17, 2025

Real Women Have Curves is getting ready for Broadway! Check out a sneak peek video as director and choreographer Sergio Trujillo takes the stage at BroadwayCon to introduce 'Flying Away,' performed by Tatianna Córdoba.
Up on the Marquee: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Photo
Up on the Marquee: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical is coming soon to Broadway! The new musical is set to begin performances on April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, ahead of an opening night on April 27. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee here.
Just For Laughs Joins the Producing Team of the Broadway Musical REAL WOMEN HAVE CURV Photo
Just For Laughs Joins the Producing Team of the Broadway Musical REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Just For Laughs has signed on as co-producer of the Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves, set to begin previews at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre in April.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Adds Florencia Cuenca, Shelby Acosta And More To Broadway Cast Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Adds Florencia Cuenca, Shelby Acosta And More To Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced additional casting for its Broadway run. Find out who will join previously announced Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado in the new musical.
Road Theatre Company Calls For Submssions For Its 16th Annual Summer Playwrights Fest Photo
Road Theatre Company Calls For Submssions For Its 16th Annual Summer Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Road Theatre Company has announced the play submission process is now open for new material to be considered for their upcoming playwrights festival.
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Photo
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced casting for two of their leading ladies. Learn more about Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba and find out how to get tickets here to the new Broadway musical!
Video: Joy Huerta Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Joy Huerta Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a special acoustic performance video of the song “Flying Away,” from the new musical, performed by Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta.
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CUR Photo
Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a special acoustic video of “If I Were A Bird,” performed by Aline Mayagoitia and Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta, accompanied by Nadia DiGiallonardo, Rich Mercurio, and Yair Evnine.
YEARS TO THE DAY Comes to Carnegie Stage Photo
YEARS TO THE DAY Comes to Carnegie Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

Irish Riviera Productions and The Beverly Hills Playhouse will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Years to the Day, written and directed by Allen Barton and starring Dihlon McManne and David Whalen.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lisa Loomer written?

Lisa Loomer has written 5 shows including A...My Name Is Alice (Material), Living Out (Playwright), Distracted (Playwright), Motherhood Out Loud (Playwright), Real Women Have Curves (Book).

What awards has Lisa Loomer been nominated for?

and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Expecting Isabel .

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