Building Beauty: A Behind the Scenes Feature of the World Premiere Musical Basura

Watch this behind-the-scenes feature film on the development of the world premiere musical, Basura.

Music & Lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan
Book by Karen Zacarías
Directed by Michael Greif 
Choreography by Patricia Delgado
Music Supervision, Orchestrations & Arrangements by Alex Lacamoire 
Music Direction by Cynthia Meng
Dramaturgy by Ken Cerniglia 

Watch this behind-the-scenes feature film on the development of the world premiere musical, Basura. Creators Gloria Estefan, Emily Estefan, Karen Zacarias, Michael Greif, Alex Lacamoire, and Ken Cerniglia talk about the musical’s true-story inspiration, as well as what it takes to write for the stage. Based on the award-winning documentary film Landfill Harmonic, the new musical carries the sound of Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra farther than anyone could have ever imagined. BASURA is an unforgettable journey of rhythm, resilience, and extraordinary music — a radiant, heart-swelling reminder that even in the most unlikely places, you can build something beautiful.

Basura premiered on The Coca-Cola Stage May 30 – July 12, 2026.