Theatre: James Earl Jones
Status: Currently On
(April 01, 2025 - June 29, 2025 )
  • Rehearsal: February 14, 2025
  • Preview: April 1, 2025
  • Open: April 27, 2025
  • Close: June 29, 2025
Musical - World Premiere
Running Time: 2hrs 10mins
Performances: Tues (7pm), Wed (2&7:30), Thurs (7pm), Fri (8pm), Sat (2&8), Sun (3pm)

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.

For The Record:

"Real Women..." had its World Premiere at A.R.T in Decemeber 2023. The original play was written by Josefina Lopez and had its premiere at the in San Francisco in 1990, and played the Victory Gardens in Chicago in 1993. The 2002 film was directed by Patricia Cardoso, written by Ms Lopez & George LaVoo, and starred America Ferrera. 

Last Week's Gross: $365,252
Last Week's Capacity: 63%
Total Gross to Date: $4,095,080

Cast

Ana Garcia 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Carmen Garcia 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Estela 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Prima Flaca 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Pancha 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Itzel 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Henry 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Rosali 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025
Prima Fulvia 04/01/2025 - 06/29/2025