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Video: The Making of the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the recording studio of the making of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Album CD Signing Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS celebrated Real Women Have Curves: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) with a special cast album CD signing at The Drama Book Shop. See photos here!

Review: SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE... a Touching, Comedic Take on Mental Health
by Andrew White - Jul 18, 2025

“Side Effects” is at heart a cautionary tale about what happens when we rely too much on the judgment of others, when professional knowledge pales in the face of simple human understanding.   Loomer takes us on a whirlwind tour of therapists, nurses, and others, all of them ably embodied by a company of talented shape-shifters who play a succession of nurses, therapists, friends and family. 

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Will Host CD Signing Event at the Drama Book Shop
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical will host a CD signing event for their Original Broadway Cast Recording at The Drama Book Shop this month. Learn more here!

Videos: Go Inside the Final Performance of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2025

On Sunday, June 29, Real Women Have Curves closed. To celebrate its final bow, the musical has taken to its Instagram account to share several videos from its closing performance.

Director Mark Brokaw Dies of Cancer
by Team BWW - Jun 29, 2025

Acclaimed director Mark Brokaw, whose visionary work spanned Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theaters across the United States and abroad, has passed away after a battle with cancer. 

5 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to five productions. Glengarry Glen Ross takes its final bow at the Palace Theatre following 23 previews and 104 regular performances; The Picture of Dorian Gray plays its final performance at the Music Box Theatre after 15 previews and 98 regular performances; and more.

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES' Aline Mayagoitia Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2025

Real Women Have Curves star Aline Mayagoitia is taking over our Instagram! Follow along as she takes you inside a two show day at the beloved Broadway musical. Tune in to learn more about Real Women Have Curves before it plays its final performance.

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Original Broadway Cast Recording CD Edition to be Released in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release the CD of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording). Learn more about the musical and see how to listen here!

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Will Close On Broadway This Month
by Joshua Wright - Jun 17, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical will play its final Broadway performance on June 29, 2025, following 31 previews and 73 regular performances.

Contemporary American Theater Festival Reveals Casts And Creative Teams For 2025 Mainstage Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has announced the full casts and creative teams for its 2025 season. This year's mainstage theater productions include five world premiere plays.

Video: Justina Machado Talks Real-World Connections of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 13, 2025

Real Women Have Curves star Justina Machado, along with co-producer Alicia Menendez, recently stopped by MSNBC's Deadline: White House show to discuss the real-life implications of the new musical.

Photos: Becky G. Visits REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 12, 2025

Becky G paid a visit to Real Women Have Curves on Broadway just last night. After the show she came backstage to compliment the cast on their performance. Check out photos here!

Listen: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Recording is Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical is available in streaming and digital platforms today, Friday, June 6. A CD edition of the album is scheduled for Friday, July 25. 

BLACK SWAN, WONDER World Premiere Musicals And More Set for American Repertory Theater 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

American Repertory Theater has announced its 2025/26 season, highlighted by two major world premiere musicals adapted from beloved films—Black Swan and Wonder—featuring a slate of Broadway talent both on and offstage.

Video: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Perform ‘I Got It Wrong’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025

As part of TODAY's Citi Concert series, Justina Machado, Tatianna Córdoba, and the cast of the Tony-nominated musical Real Women Have Curves took the stage on Tuesday to perform 'I Got It Wrong' from the musical. Watch the performance now!

DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

Shelby Acosta Shares Backstage Secrets From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Shelby Acosta, currently appearing in Real Women Have Curves on Broadway, took us backstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, routines, and more!

1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

Justina Machado to Talk REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

Tony-nominee Justina Machado, star of Broadway's Real Women Have Curves, is scheduled to visit The View next week to discuss the new musical, currently running at the James Earl Jones Theatre.