Real Women Have Curves
The hit musical comedy from the Pasadena Playhouse
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The show astutely depicts the mixed emotions of grappling with obligations and expectations of one's self, family and culture
Variety
The hit musical comedy from the Pasadena Playhouse
The hit musical comedy from the Pasadena Playhouse
Josefina Lopez's hit coming-of-age comedy comes to the Pasadena Playhouse, directed by Laurie Woolery. When one woman's desire to follow her dreams affects her family business, she, unbeknownst to her, changes the course of Corporate America. With a score by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez and book by Lisa Loomer and Nell Benjamin, Real Women Have Curves is a vibrant and empowering show that celebrates community and the Latine experience in a laugh-out-loud musical that'll leave you full of joy.
In the 80s East Los Angeles, Ana has just graduated from high school, full of bright ideas and big dreams of becoming a writer - Ana wants to change the status quo. However, her wishes raise alarm amongst the members of her family's small factory.
In 2002, the play was adapted into a film of the same name, with America Ferrera (Superstore, Ugly Betty) playing the role of Anna!
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