Basura

Name: Behind the Musical: BASURA
Start: 2026-05-14T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-14T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Coca-Cola Stage

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RENT AND DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND FEATURING A SOARING ORIGINAL SCORE BY MUSIC LEGEND GLORIA ESTEFAN AND HER DAUGHTER EMILY ESTEFAN. EXPERIENCE THE INSPIRING TRUE STORY LIVE ON STAGE.

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

Eleven-time Grammy Award® winner GLORIA ESTEFAN — whose music has sold over 100 million records worldwide — has shaped generations through song. Now, she joins her daughter and acclaimed singer-songwriter Grammy Award® nominee EMILY ESTEFAN, to co-write the music and lyrics for Basura, A POWERFUL AND BOLD NEW MUSICAL INSPIRED BY THE TRUE STORY OF PARAGUAY’S RECYCLED ORCHESTRA, where young artists turn scrap material into instruments and music into possibilities. This world premiere musical continues Estefan’s global legacy — proving that music can rise from anywhere and change everything.

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 HOPE — a radiant, heart-swelling reminder that even in the most unlikely places, you can build something beautiful.

BASURA is directed by the Broadway stage visionary MICHAEL GREIF (Rent, Dear Evan Hansen), written by National Latino Playwriting Award-winner KAREN ZACARÍAS (Native Gardens, Destiny of Desire). Grammy Award® and Tony Award® winner ALEX LACAMOIRE (Hamilton, In the Heights) is the musical supervisor, orchestrator, and arranger. Tony Award® winner PATRICIA DELGADO (Buena Vista Social Club) is the choreographer and KEN CERNIGLIA (Hadestown, Newsies) is the dramaturg.

SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU’RE MADE OF.

Best enjoyed by audiences 8 and up.

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World Premiere

Coca-Cola Stage

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The inspiring true story of finding music in unlikely places.

MAY 30 – JUL 12, 2026

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RENT AND DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND FEATURING A SOARING ORIGINAL SCORE BY MUSIC LEGEND GLORIA ESTEFAN AND HER DAUGHTER EMILY ESTEFAN. EXPERIENCE THE INSPIRING TRUE STORY LIVE ON STAGE.

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

SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU’RE MADE OF.

Best enjoyed by audiences 8 and up.

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Creative

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Gloria Estefan

Music & Lyrics

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Emily Estefan

Music & Lyrics

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Karen Zacarías

Book

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Michael Greif

Director

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Patricia Delgado

Choreography

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Alex Lacamoire

Music Supervision, Orchestrations, & Arrangements

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David Korins

Scenic Design

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Dede Ayite

Costume Design

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Ben Stanton

Lighting Design

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Peter Hylenski

Sound Design

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Ken Cerniglia

Dramaturgy

Cynthia Meng

Music Director

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Andy Señor Jr.

Associate Director

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Victoria Navarro

Production Stage Manager

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J. Jared Janas

Hair Design

Cast

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Jaci Calderon

Nambí

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Dario Alvarez

José

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Zack Calderon

Nunu

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Nathan Diaz

Dani

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Isabel Gonzalez

Blanca

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Michelle Zink-Muñoz

Sofía

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Kevin Del Aguila

Mario

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Mandy Gonzalez

Mónica

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David Andino

Ensemble

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Monica Garcia Bradley

Ensemble

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Victoria Gómez

Ensemble

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Michael Marrero

Swing

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Gage Martinez

Ensemble

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Avital Tikva Masri

Swing

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Kara Menendez

Ensemble

Coty Perno

Ensemble

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Julio Rey

Ensemble

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Lannie Rubio

Swing/Dance Captain

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Diego Turner-Figueredo

Swing

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Ariana Valdes

Ensemble

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April 2026

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What’s Good Atlanta: Live at the Alliance

7:30 pm

Hertz Stage 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, United States

$10

May 2026

Behind the Musical: BASURA

7:30 pm

Coca-Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Free with RSVP

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Basura Named a “Top Show to See This Spring” by The New York Times

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