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Los Angeles Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘Real Women Have Curves: The Musical' bows out of Broadway
The musical 'Real Women Have Curves' will close its run on Broadway on June 29. News of this cancellation comes less than two months after the official show debuted on April 27 at The James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City. By the time the cast takes its final bow, they will have showcased 31 previews and 73 performances. The musical, directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, had received positive reviews from critics at the New York Times, Variety and others. However, it struggled to compete at the box office. According to the New York Times, it grossed about $400,000 most weeks, which is below the expected amount for a large-scale Broadway musical. Since the show's debut, ticket sales failed to reach full capacity, according to data from Broadway World. In a final effort to boost ticket sales, the ensemble performed the song 'Jugglin' live at the 78th annual Tony Awards on June 8. Yet by June 15, just over 63% of total seats had been sold that week. The show received two Tony nominations; first for best original score, which was credited to Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez, as well as best featured actress in a musical for lead matriarch Justina Machado. Although the show won neither award, the producers expressed pride in representing immigrant communities on Broadway. 'We have been working on developing this show for the last five years and could have never predicted that when it made its way to Broadway it would be timelier than ever,' said producers Barry Weissler and Jack Noseworthy in a statement. 'Bringing this joyful immigrant story that explores the American Dream to the stage has been an honor and a responsibility that we don't take lightly, especially in today's political climate.' The musical was adapted from Josefina López's 1988 play and the popular 2002 HBO film — which introduced audiences to the Emmy-winning actor America Ferrera. At its core, it centers on Ana García (Tatianna Córdoba), a driven teen with educational aspirations, who often bumps heads with her traditional and menopausal mother, Carmen (Machado). Inspired by López's own experience, the story takes place inside a garment factory in the immigrant neighborhood of Boyle Heights, where workers race to complete orders as they bear the summer heat of 1987 amid looming deportation fears. It's a theme that hits close to home, given the recent ICE sweeps taking place in real-life Los Angeles. 'This story [came out] exactly at this time when we need a story to change the narrative about immigrants being criminals,' said López in April, referring to President Trump's hasty deportations of immigrants to El Salvador without due process. López had hoped the musical could have a lasting effect on the conversation surrounding immigrants, similar to the impact Jonathan Larson's 1996 musical 'Rent' had on the national conversation surrounding HIV and AIDS. 'It takes getting to Broadway to change culture,' López said. While audiences will only have a short window to catch a final glimpse of the musical, an original Broadway cast recording was released June 6 from Ghostlight Records and is now available to stream on all platforms.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rod Stewart Cancels Additional U.S. Tour Dates Due to Illness: ‘I'm Devastated'
Rod Stewart has canceled additional U.S. tour dates as he continues to recover from the flu. On Saturday (June 7), the 80-year-old music icon announced on social media that he is canceling four concerts and rescheduling two others due to ongoing health concerns. More from Billboard Rod Stewart Collects Lifetime Achievement Award & Closes 2025 AMAs by Singing 'Forever Young' Chiquis Writes Her First Children's Book & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music How 'Real Women Have Curves' Went From 2002 Film to 2025 Tony Nominee: 'It's Like It Should Have Always Been a Musical' 'I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu,' Sir Rod wrote on Instagram. 'So sorry my friends. I'm devastated and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans. I'll be back on stage and will see you soon.' Three of the canceled shows (June 7-10) were part of his Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Another canceled show in Nevada was set for June 14 in Lake Tahoe. Two California dates — Rancho Mirage on June 12 and Paso Robles on June 15 — have been rescheduled for Sept. 20 and 21, respectively. Earlier in the week, Stewart — who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 American Music Awards in May — had already postponed his June 1 and June 5 shows at Caesars Palace, citing an unspecified illness. Looking ahead, the 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' singer is scheduled to return to his native U.K. for a high-profile appearance on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival on June 29. He recently revealed that he'll be joined by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, reuniting their classic 1960s–1970s band Faces. Other 2025 Glastonbury headliners include The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo. Following Glastonbury, Stewart will return to North America in July, performing across the U.S. and Canada before resuming his Las Vegas residency in late September. After that, he's set for a run of South American dates before heading to Europe to finish out the year. See Stewart's announcement below on Instagram. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
'Real Women Have Curves' on Broadway: Where to buy tickets, thoughts
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Broadway musicals typically don't receive mid-show standing ovations. However, sometimes songs within these professional productions are so good, so powerful and so raw, the only defense the audience has is to stand and cheer. Nearly three quarters of the way in to the show-stopping 'Real Women Have Curves,' our ensemble busts out the show's title track while ahem busting out of their tops while working in a sweltering factory. They're doing everything they can to finish an order to complete 200 dresses in time to meet an impossible deadline. Advertisement While the scenario is tense, our heroines are having a blast. At the show I attended, the crowd was too. When the tune concluded, a wave of appreciative fans stood and emphatically cheered. Then, we took our seats and the show continued. That was just one of many unforgettable moments in this boisterous, crowd-pleasing musical at the James Earl Jones Theatre in Midtown Manhattan. 'Real Women Have Curves,' which is based on the 2002 film starring America Ferrera and George Lopez, opened on Broadway this past April. In the month since its opening, the musical has netted two Tony nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Justina Machado and Best Original Score yet that undersells the jubilant, uplifting energy emanating from director Sergio Trujillo's stage. What's it like to see this emotionally satisfying one-of-a-kind show live? Advertisement Well, let's start before the curtain comes up. The James Earl Jones Theatre Upon entrance at the recently-renovated James Earl Jones Theatre, one quickly notices how intimate the 1,082-seat space is. The seats in the balcony are spacious but they're all close to the stage. Even if you're in the last row, you're not too far from the action. That's hardly the venue's best feature though. According to Playbill, 'the newly constructed wing off the building's western face with a grand staircase, elevator, accessible bathrooms, concession areas, lounge, dressing rooms, and rehearsal space' are just a few of the Theatre's features that got a facelift. Advertisement Once you've taken stock of the amenities, you'll notice a colorful, tropical backdrop onstage that evokes a sunny summer day. The mood has been set. 'Real Women Have Curves' summary 'RWHC' tells the story of 18-year-old Los Angeleno Ana Garcia (the magnetic Tatianna Córdoba). She dreams of attending Columbia University in NYC, which she has been accepted into on a full scholarship. The only problem is her mother, Carmen (Tony-nominated Justina Machado), wants her to stay and work with her and her older sister Estella (pitch-perfect Florencia Cuenca) tailoring dresses. Another sticking point? Ana is the only U.S. citizen in the family and is needed for handling the bureaucratic issues of everyday life. The tension boils to a fever pitch when a buyer asks Estella — who runs the business — to accepts an offer to produce 200 dresses in just two weeks. This seemingly impossible task forces the family to look deep within and figure out what they really want. While that workmanlike plot provides a narrative engine, the charming immigrant characters and body-positive, empowering message is what makes the timely story resonate. Thoughts on 'Real Women Have Curves' Advertisement We'll be honest. The hero's journey within 'Real Women Have Curves' is nothing to write home about. Yet, the stock story flies by thanks to emotive performances, lively songs and heavy-hitting social weightiness. In this case, the 'finish a job by a deadline!' plot is a blank slate to draw upon; 'Real Women Have Curves' is all about the artistry in the margins, which elevates the tale at hand here. What we loved All throughout the show, multi-cam sitcom-type jokes hit hard. When Pancha (Carla Jimenez delivering a breakout star-making performance full of gravitas and panache) says 'say adiós to Andres' when Mrs. García realizes she's going through menopause, the James Earl Jones Theatre erupted. This wasn't just a laugh, this felt more like a gut-busting conversation with a friend. These characters weren't just stand-ins. They're real, relatable people who could be your neighbors, cousins, pals. It's that verisimilitude that kept the crowd engaged for the two-hour-plus runtime. As lived-in as the show is, it should be noted that 'Real Women Have Curves' is also a dynamic musical. The production's opening tune, the 'Make It Work,' is a singalong 'In The Heights'-esque ear worm and brings the text to life through song. Not only do we get a sense for how these dressmakers have to make things work with their limited resources, we feel it through the energy coursing through the theater, which at times felt more like a concert than a Broadway musical. And let's not forget the amazingly executed sequences within the musical. A punchy back-and-forth between young Ana and the blonde buyer wasn't original — we won't spoil why — but plays out so effectively, it's hard not to marvel at how well-constructed the dialogue and blocking is. On a technical level, 'RWHC' makes the most of its charming, DIY sets. The factory, house and restaurant roll in and out effortlessly taking us from scene to scene without a hitch. While other productions rely on outsized theatrics, this musical proves you don't need spectacle to deliver top-notch drama (and comedy). Final verdict 'Real Women Have Curves' is an effectively told crowd pleaser that the cast and crew really 'make work.' Universal themes like family, dreams, youth, generationally trauma pulse throughout the heartwarming, emotionally satisfying musical that overcomes its pitfalls and most hackneyed ideas (and slightly overlong runtime) thanks to excellent performances, laugh out loud punchlines and party-starting, dance-floor ready songs that will melt even the most cynical of audience members. Advertisement The good here is great and more than outweighs my minor quibbles with the musical. Given the opportunity, you should actually go. Just be wary, you may be moved to deliver a standing ovation mid-show. 'Real Women Have Curves' schedule As of now, 'Real Women Have Curves runs eight nights a week from Tuesday through at New York City's James Earl Jones Theatre. Matinees go down Wednesdays (2 p.m.), Saturdays (2 p.m.) and Sundays (3 p.m.). The production goes dark on Mondays. Advertisement At the time of publication, the show will run until Oct. 5, 2025. If you'd like to snag seats to the show of your choosing, you can find seats for all upcoming 'Real Women Have Curves' shows here. The show runs two hours and 20 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. 'Real Women Have Curves' cast For those that want to match names to faces, here's a bit about each of the five biggest players in the 'Real Women Have Curves' cast, courtesy of the musical's website. Advertisement Tatianna Córdoba (Ana García) 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. Justina Machado (Carmen García) 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. Florence Cuenca (Estela García) 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. Mauricio Mendoza (Raúl García) Notable roles include regional theater: 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. Advertisement Jennifer Sánchez (Rosalí) A few of Sánchez's biggest parts include work on 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.' Tony-nominated Broadway musicals Hoping to catch a few more musicals in Midtown before Tony Sunday? In that case, here are just five you absolutely won't want to miss live these next few months. • 'Death Becomes Her' • 'Sunset Boulevard' • 'Maybe Happy Ending' • 'Dead Outlaw' • 'Just In Time' Still need even more? Take a look at our list of all the 2025 Tony-nominated shows on Broadway to find the one for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Tatler Asia
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
14 Mother's Day movies that make moms feel seen
2. 'Stepmom' (1998) When a marriage breaks down, no one is more affected than the children. This emotional tale features a soon-to-be stepmom struggling to find her footing within her impending life and a terminally ill mother who's just coming to terms with her divorce and missing out on her children's future. Eventually, Isabel (Julia Roberts) and Jackie (Susan Sarandon) reach mutual ground. The film sensitively navigates themes of acceptance, blended families and the unbreakable bonds of maternal love. 3. 'Real Women Have Curves' (2002) What is it about coming-of-age stories and motherhood? Based on a play, it follows a Mexican-American teenager, Ana Garcia (America Ferrera), as she navigates cultural expectations and body image. Her relationship with her mother, marked by both tension and deep love, highlights the complexities of maternal influence. This film is an underrated gem and a must-watch on your list of favourite Mother's Day movies. Also read: Mother's Day gift guide: 5 thoughtful presents for your mum and the maternal figures in your life 4. 'Anak' (2000) In this poignant Filipino drama, Josie (Vilma Santos) leaves her homeland to work as a domestic helper in Hong Kong, aiming to provide a better future for her family. Unbeknownst to her, her husband passes away during her absence. Upon her return, she faces resentment from her children, especially her eldest daughter, Carla (Claudine Barretto), who feels abandoned. The film details the emotional toll of overseas work on familial relationships, highlighting the sacrifices made by many Filipino mothers. 5. 'The Meddler' (2015) Marnie Minervini (Susan Sarandon), a recent widow, moves to Los Angeles to be closer to her daughter, Lori (Rose Byrne). Her well-intentioned involvement in Lori's life leads to humorous and heartfelt moments, showcasing the challenges of letting go and the enduring nature of maternal care. 6. 'The Joy Luck Club' (1993) Adapted from Amy Tan's bestselling novel, The Joy Luck Club is a touching and sweeping portrait of eight women—four Chinese American daughters and their immigrant mothers—who navigate the rift between two cultures and generations. At its heart, the film is a celebration of motherhood in all its complicated glory. From Suyuan Woo's (Kieu Chinh) quiet sacrifices to Lindo Jong's (Tsai Chin) fierce pride, each mother imparts lessons wrapped in pain, resilience and unspoken love. Their daughters, worlds apart in language and lifestyle, grapple with inherited trauma and expectations, learning that their mothers' silence was often an armour forged by history. This one is a must when you're planning a marathon of Mother's Day movies. 7. 'Tokyo Sonata' (2008) This Japanese drama portrays the disintegration of the Sasaki family after the patriarch loses his job. Megumi (Kyōko Koizumi), the mother, struggles to maintain normalcy amidst the family's unravelling. Her quiet resilience and eventual assertion of independence offer a compelling look at a mother's role in a changing family dynamic. 8. 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022) In this chaotic, genre-bending multiverse epic, Michelle Yeoh gives a career-defining performance as Evelyn Wang, a weary laundromat owner burdened by taxes, regrets and a drifting connection with her daughter, Joy (Stephanie Hsu). But when the multiverse cracks open, Evelyn becomes an unlikely heroine in an absurd, high-stakes journey to reclaim her relationship with her child. Through hot dog fingers and bagel metaphysics, Everything Everywhere All at Once becomes a breathtaking metaphor for generational disconnect and reconciliation. Evelyn's arc (equal parts kung fu master, existential philosopher and immigrant mother) is a tribute to the unglamorous, everyday heroism of motherhood. In all its messiness and beauty, she shows that being a good mother means embracing chaos and choosing love in every universe. 9. 'A Quiet Place' (2018) You wouldn't expect a list of Mother's Day movies to include a horror film, but there's nothing like terror to bring out one's maternal instincts. In a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by sound-sensitive creatures, Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) strives to protect her family in silence. Her fierce determination and sacrifices underscore the primal instincts of motherhood in the face of unimaginable threats. 10. 'Mother' (2009) Directed by Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho, this thriller follows a devoted mother (Kim Hye-ja) whose intellectually disabled son, Do-joon (Won Bin), is accused of murdering a young girl. Convinced of his innocence, she embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth. The film explores the depths of maternal devotion, questioning the lengths a mother will go to protect her child. See more: Bong Joon-Ho confirms 2 sequels to his Oscar-winning movie, Parasite 11. 'Terms of Endearment' (1983) Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine) is a widowed, sharp-tongued mother whose love for her daughter Emma (Debra Winger) is as intense as it is meddlesome. Spanning 30 years, their relationship is a whirlwind of bickering, reconciliation and razor-sharp affection, tracking Emma's life choices and Aurora's reluctant growth into vulnerability. MacLaine and Winger's chemistry makes this not just a tearjerker, but a sharply observed portrait of a mother who can't help but smother. Let's not forget the daughter who both resents and needs it. 12. 'Mother India' (1957) An epic portrayal of maternal strength, this classic film features Radha (Nargis Dutt), a woman who endures immense hardships to raise her sons after her husband's departure. Facing poverty and societal challenges, Radha's unwavering moral compass and sacrifices epitomise the archetype of the selfless mother. 13. 'The Babadook' (2014) Amelia Vanek (Essie Davis) is a grieving widow and single mother whose son, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), is spiralling into fear and paranoia over a mysterious storybook monster. But as the Babadook's presence grows more menacing, the film reveals itself as a chilling allegory for depression, trauma and the isolating intensity of motherhood. Amelia's exhaustion is palpable and her patience thin, but her fight is relentless. The Babadook doesn't just terrify—it lays bare the raw, unspoken truths of maternal despair and the herculean task of showing up for your child even when your world is falling apart. 14. 'Pieces of a Woman' (2020) Martha Weiss (Vanessa Kirby) is a woman whose world shatters after the loss of her newborn during a home birth. What follows is a slow, aching unravelling of her identity as a mother, partner and daughter, made even more complex by her domineering mother (Ellen Burstyn). The film is less about resolution and more about the quiet, unbearable persistence of grief and the fractured, imperfect ways women try to hold each other (and themselves) together. Don't miss: 8 fantastic fashion moments from Vanessa Kirby
New York Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Corrections: April 30, 2025
An item in the Dateline feature on April 27 referred incorrectly to Wiltshire, England. Wiltshire is a county, not a village. An article on Tuesday about a missile strike that hit a migrant facility in an area of northern Yemen described incorrectly the operations of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Saada. The organization still operates there; it did not withdraw this year. An article on Tuesday about a major power outage that hit Spain and Portugal on Monday misidentified Pedro Sánchez. He is the prime minister of Spain, not the president. An article on Tuesday about distrust of the new government among the Kurdish community in Syria misstated the location of the city of Aleppo in Syria. It is in the northwest, not the northeast. An article on Saturday about the Broadway musical 'Real Women Have Curves' misstated where Tatianna Córdoba grew up. She grew up in California's Bay Area, not Los Angeles. An article on Monday about the Broadway musical 'Floyd Collins' misstated details about the premiere of the show. It premiered in 1994 in Philadelphia, two years before it made its Off Broadway debut at Playwrights Horizons. An article on Sunday about the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History coming under attack from the Trump administration for its focus on diversity misquoted Vera Ingrid Grant, the guest curator of an exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum. She described the exhibition as a 'panoply of art,' not a 'canopy of art.' An article on Sunday about a new citywide exhibition called the Boston Public Art Triennial, relying on outdated information, misstated the title of Nicholas Galanin's sculpture at the Boston Public Art Triennial. It is 'I think it goes like this (pick yourself up),' not 'I Think a Monument Goes Like This.' An obituary on Sunday about the keyboardist and studio operator David Briggs misstated the year that Mr. Briggs joined Elvis Presley's band TCB. It was 1969, the year the band was formed, not 1966. An obituary on Tuesday about the basketball Hall of Famer Dick Barnett misstated the number of points Walt Frazier scored for the victorious New York Knicks in Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A. finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. It was 36, not 37. Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions.
