Basura

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A standby line is available for sold out performances of Basura. Interested ticket buyers are welcome to join the in-person standby line starting 1 hour prior to the event. Limit 1 ticket per person, credit card only. In the event any tickets become available, they will be offered to the standby line at face value, first-come, first-served.

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.

This production is approximately 120 minutes with a fifteen-minute intermission. Best enjoyed by audiences 8 and up.

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.

Contains minor explicit language.

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The inspiring true story of finding music in unlikely places.

MAY 30 – JUL 12, 2026

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Sold out Performances

A standby line is available for sold out performances of Basura. Interested ticket buyers are welcome to join the in-person standby line starting 1 hour prior to the event. Limit 1 ticket per person, credit card only. In the event any tickets become available, they will be offered to the standby line at face value, first-come, first-served.

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.

This production is approximately 120 minutes with a fifteen-minute intermission. Best enjoyed by audiences 8 and up.

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.

Contains minor explicit language.

Cast & Creative     Trailer     Quotes     Events     Media     Program     Venue     View Study Guide

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Gloria Estefan

Music & Lyrics
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Emily Estefan

Music & Lyrics
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Karen Zacarías

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Michael Greif

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Patricia Delgado

Choreography
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Alex Lacamoire

Music Supervision, Orchestrations, & Arrangements
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David Korins

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Cynthia Meng

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Andy Señor Jr.

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Victoria Navarro

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J. Jared Janas

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Phil Colgan

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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

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Monica Garcia Bradley

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Victoria Gómez

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Michael Marrero

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Gage Martinez

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Avital Tikva Masri

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Kara Menendez

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Coty Perno

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Julio Rey

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Lannie Rubio

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Diego Turner-Figueredo

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Ariana Valdes

Ensemble

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“What excites us most about this cast is the thrilling blend of theatrical veterans and emerging young talent that audiences are destined to fall in love with. Michael Greif’s ability to cultivate and discover new talent is a hallmark of his career and we can’t wait for the world to see Jaci Calderon take center stage. With Mandy Gonzalez, Kevin Del Aguila, and a company of exceptional artists, we have a powerhouse cast bringing this inspiring true story to life on stage alongside a world class creative and design team.”

Michael Shulman, Colin Callender, and Daniel Unitas
Producers

“This is a story that has been close to my heart for several years since I first encountered the determination and ingenuity of the young people of Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra. Emily and I are thrilled for our music to be a part of telling their story in this original musical. We could not be more excited for BASURA to begin its theatrical life in a city as influential and diverse as Atlanta with a theater as consequential as the Alliance.”

Gloria Estefan
Creator

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