‘Real Women Have Curves’ But The Musical Is Thin – Broadway Review

deadline.comPublished: 4/28/2025

Summary

A group of eight women from a hidden Los Angeles factory captures raw emotion by stripping down to underwear for an opening number in "Real Women Have Curves: The Musical," which earned a standing ovation. While the production effectively highlights challenges immigrants faced during the Reagan era, it struggles to convey the gravity of U.S. immigration policies yet humorously portrays their resilience through performances led by actor Justina Machado as Carmen.