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Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway

The production officially opens on April 27 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

By: Apr. 01, 2025
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Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Real Women Have Curves, now in previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The production officially opens on April 27. Meet the cast of Real Women Have Curves below!

The new musical will star Broadway newcomer Tatianna Córdoba as ambitious high school senior Ana, film and television actress Justina Machado as Carmen, Ana’s hardworking mother who imagines a traditional life for her daughter, Florencia Cuenca as Estela, Shelby Acosta as Prima Flaca, Carla Jimenez as Pancha, Aline Mayagoitia  as Itzel, Mauricio Mendoza as Raúl, Mason Reeves as Henry, Jennifer Sánchez as Rosalí, Sandra Valls as Prima Fulvia, along with Ariana Burks, Quincy HamptonZeus MendozaClaudia MuletChristopher M. RamirezMonica Tulia RamirezShadia FairuzElisa Galindez, and Omar Madden.

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical is a funny, joyous, and empowering new show coming to Broadway this April. It’s the summer of 1987, and Ana Garcia dreams of flying away from East Los Angeles. But when her family receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana finds herself juggling her own ambitions, her mother’s expectations, and a community of women all trying to make it work against the odds.

Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageTatianna Córdoba - Ana

Tatianna is SO excited to be making her Broadway debut! This Bay Area native is a proud Latina/Filipina who received a BFA in Musical Theater from Boston Conservatory. HUGE thank-you to the DGRW family, the Córdoba 5, Joe, and the RWHC team for believing in her.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageJustina Machado - Carmen

A talented and versatile actress, Justina Machado continues to endear audiences and earn critical acclaim working on stage, television, and film. She stars in Netflix’s upcoming “Pulse” and was previously in Prime Video’s “The Horror of Dolores Roach.” She is best known for her work in “One Day at a Time” and “Six Feet Under.” On stage, Machado previously held roles in A Free Man of Color and In the Heights. She was nominated for an Elliot Norton Award for her role in Real Women Have Curves by the Latino Chicago Theatre Company.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageFlorencia Cuenca - Estela

Broadway debut! First Mexican immigrant to originate a co-leading role in a Broadway musical. Original Real Women Have Curves ART cast. Off-Broadway: A Never-Ending Line, Children of Salt. Projects: Broadway en Spanglish (Concord), Lincoln Center, Little Island, MASS MoCA. Gracias, IKIGAI Management. Para mi familia. Jaime & Alonzo los amo todo siempre.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageShelby Acosta - Prima Flaca

Broadway/Off-Broadway: 1776 Revival (Standby), Emojiland (u/s). Tours: Hamilton (W5), 1776 (Sec. Thomson). Thank you to Brian K. Herrick, my brother Nick, Grandma, and my mom — for turning my dreams into hers. For all the mujeres who came before us.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageCarla Jimenez - Pancha

Broadway debut. Regional: Real Women Have Curves (Pancha, A.R.T.), Black Butterfly (Mark Taper Forum), House of Bernarda Alba (Mark Taper Forum), La Posada Magica (South Coast Rep). National Tour: The Mikado. TV/Film: “The Mick” (Alba), “Raising Hope” (Rosa), “Last Man Standing” (Blanca), “The Mindy Project,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Better Off Ted,” Nacho Libre (Candidia), Friendsgiving (Nurse Julie), Lady in the Water. Album: Mondo Christmas. Thanks to my team and my sisters Lucy, Monica, and Gaby for always believing in me.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageAline Mayagoitia - Itzel

Mexicana making her Broadway debut. Recently: Kiss of the Spider Woman (dir. Bill Condon). Additional: Six (K. Howard, National Tour), Cabaret (Sally Bowles, Goodspeed), “Love Life” (HBO). Todo es para mi familia. “Yo no soy de aquí, pero tu tampoco.” – Jorge Drexler


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageMauricio Mendoza - Raúl

Regional: Addams Family, Nine, Anna in the Tropics, In the Heights. TV/Film: “Resurrection Blvd.”, “Matlock,” “The Oval,” “Reboot,” “The Santa Clauses,” “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS,” Blow, Ruthless. Proud member of Actors Equity, AFTRA-SAG, and PGA. Co-Owner of True Form Films with his wife, Yeniffer Behrens.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageMason Reeves - Henry

(he/him) National Tour: Frozen (Kristoff). Off-Broadway: Franklinland (Temple, Ensemble Studio Theater). Regional: Anastasia (Dmitry, Bucks County Playhouse), Hair (Berger, Signature Theatre), Real Women Have Curves (Henry, A.R.T.), Footloose (Ren, The Muny). Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associate. BFA in Musical Theater, University of Michigan.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageJennifer Sanchez - Rosalí

Broadway: Elf, The Rose Tattoo, Pretty Woman, Sunday in the Park With George, On Your Feet!, Spider-Man, Ghost, Women on the Verge, West Side Story. Off-Broadway: The Alchemist. Film: Kiss of the Spider Woman. “Para mi familia, Sánchez y Padilla.”


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageSandra Valls - Prima Fulvia

Making her Broadway debut at the ripe age of 59, she is a testament of determination meeting divine timing. Renowned comedian. Original RWHC ART cast. Eternally grateful for her ancestors, familia, ella, friends, and IKIGAI Management. ¡Si se puede!


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageAriana Burks - Performer

Broadway debut! Theater: In the Heights (The Muny) and other productions around Chicagoland! Film/TV Beats (Netflix), “Neon Galaxy” (Disney). Thank you God, family & StewCrew!


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageQuincy Hampton - Performer

(he/him) Quincy is making his Broadway debut! He is pursuing his BFA from UMich. Thanks to Erin and CESD. Love to my family. For you, Grandpa.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageZeus Mendoza - Performer

Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Of Mice and Men (Pasadena Playhouse), Paint Your Wagon (Geffen Playhouse), Twenty50 (DCPA). TV: “Major Crimes,” “CSI,” “The Rookie,” “9-1-1.”


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageClaudia Mulet - Performer

Cuban-born performer, visual creator, and director, passionate about meaningful projects that celebrate and uplift women and our “Latinaje.” Patria y Vida!


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageChristopher M. Ramirez - Performer

Off-Broadway: As You Like It (The Public). Regional: Gatsby (A.R.T.). TV: “FBI,” “Instinct,” “The Terror.” MFA, Old Globe. Pase lo que pase. Love to Storm.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageMonica Tulia Ramirez - Performer

Broadway: Suffs. Off-Broadway: Suffs. Additional: The Invisible Line (BSC), Evita (Fulton), Snapshots (ACT, Grammy nomination). TV: “Evil,” “Madam Secretary,” “Uncoupled,” “Elementary.” BSU. Pase lo que pase.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageShadia Fairuz - Performer

This is for all the hardworking, trailblazing women in my life. Mami, esto es para ti, y para mi eterno Josean.


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageElisa Galindez - Performer

Broadway debut!!! To immigrants everywhere: You’re the backbone of this nation. Thank you! Love to DRGW, Mami, Papi, and Bryan. For Grandma, always! Pa’lante!


Meet the Cast of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, Now on Broadway  ImageOmar Madden - Performer

Omar is making his Broadway debut! Credits: Ain’t Too Proud, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. TV: “Dynasty” (CW). Thankful to the creative team, DGRW Casting, my family, and close friends! #wedidit







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