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[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1978
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[Broadway, 2025]
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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

Lisa LoomerExpecting Isabel

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REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Open at the James Earl Jones Theatre

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway theatre! As previously announced, the musical will  begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night. The production has now found its Broadway house, and will play at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Sets Broadway Dates

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has set its Broadway dates for the Spring of 2025. The musical will begin previews on April 1 ahead of an April 27 opening night at a theatre to be announced.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES THE MUSICAL is Headed to Broadway in 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, the musical adaptation of the play and film by Josefina López, that had its world premiere at A.R.T last year, is eyeing a Broadway run. The musical is reportedly set to have its Broadway bow in 2025.
THE 22+ WEDDINGS OF HUGO Comes to GALA Hispanic Theatre

GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the world premiere of The 22+ Weddings of Hugo (Las 22+ bodas de Hugo) in Spanish by Venezuelan playwright and GALA’s Artistic Director Gustavo Ott from September 5 to 29, 2024.
MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Will Close 51st Season At Four County Players

To close out their 51st Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD opening May 3 in the Cellar.
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards

Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Interview: Carlos Gomez Is Definitely ONE OF THE GOOD ONES

Gloria Calderón Kellett’s One of the Good Ones is nearing the end of its world premiere run at the Pasadena Playhouse, closing April 7, 2024. Kimberly Senior directs the cast led by Lana Parrilla and Carlos Gomez and featuring Isabella Gomez, Nico Greetham and Santino Jimenez. Finally got to pin down Carlos to answer a few of my queries.
Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Women's Fund Reveals 2024 Women to Watch on Broadway List

To spotlight women in leadership, the Broadway Women’s Fund has announced the fifth annual Women to Watch on Broadway, which highlights women in the industry who excel in their careers in regional theaters, Off-Broadway, as Broadway Associates, and in Broadway offices.
Cal State Fullerton's Department of Theatre and Dance Reveals Spring 2024 Series

Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its Spring 2024 Studio Series productions. The Studio Series is a collection of plays, readings, and workshops performed in the Arena Theatre and Grand Central Theatre that challenge our students and audiences to take a deeper look into theatre and the stories that we tell.
Photos: Danny Burstein, Michael R. Jackson And More Turn Out for the 2024 Kleban Prize Ceremony!

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. See photos from inside the ceremony!
Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.
Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.
Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.
KPFK's Arts In Review Celebrates The Road Company's 15th Annual Summer Playwright's Festival

KPFK's Arts in Review celebrates The Road Company's 15th Annual Summer Playwright's Festival, hosted by Arts Journalist Julio Martinez. Join the discussion with actress/director Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and Cherish Monique Duke.
VIDEO: See The Load-In for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at American Repertory Theater

Watch as the set for Real Women Have Curves: The Musical at American Repertory Theater is loaded into the Loeb Drama Center.
Road Theatre Company Calls For Play Submissions For Its 15th Annual Summer Playwrights Festival

HE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage. They have announced the play submission process is now open for new material to be considered for their upcoming playwrights festival.
Review Roundup: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at American Repertory Theater

What did the critics think of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical's world premiere at American Repertory Theater?
Review: A.R.T. Has a Hit with World Premiere Of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL

What did our critic think of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at Loeb Drama Center? The American Repertory Theater’s world-premiere production of “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” – at Cambridge’s Loeb Drama Center through January 21 – proves that a serious story about the very real challenges facing undocumented immigrants can also be a funny, spirited, and joyous celebration of the power of family and community.
Photos & Video: Go Inside Opening Night of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T.

Check out photos and video from opening night of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical world premiere at A.R.T.!

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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