Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Real Women Have Curves Musical to Close on Broadway
The musical 'Real Women Have Curves' is ending its run on Broadway.
It's a show about a group of immigrant women working in a dress-making shop in East L.A., based on a play and a movie.
Despite some good reviews, it didn't sell many tickets, and the show is closing.
The producers said they were proud to bring this story about the American Dream to the stage.
The musical was also nominated for two Tony Awards but didn't win.
Real Women Have Curves, the musical, will close on Broadway on June 29.
The show opened April 27 at The James Earl Jones Theatre after 31 previews.
The musical had a 63% attendance rate and grossed $365,252 in the week ending June 15.
It is based on the play by Josefina López and the 2002 film starring America Ferrera.
The musical received two Tony Award nominations but did not win any.
- Who
- The musical is based on the play by Josefina López.
- What
- The musical 'Real Women Have Curves' is closing on Broadway.
- When
- The final performance is scheduled for June 29.
- Where
- The James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway.
- Why
- The show did not perform well at the box office.
- Show Name
- Real Women Have Curves
- Closing Date
- June 29
- Previews
- 31
- Regular Performances
- 73
- Based On
- Play by Josefina López and 2002 Film
- Tony Nominations
- 2