BASURA: A NEW MUSICAL

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.
www.BasuraMusical.com

Produced in partnership with Michael Shulman (Sand & Snow Entertainment).

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“Basura deserves a future beyond Atlanta, and Broadway audiences would be fortunate to experience the joy, heart, and humanity on display.” – BroadwayWorld

“Uplifting, entertaining, emotionally satisfying, and filled with memorable music and performances.” – BroadwayWorld

"Basura feels part RENT and part School of Rock. It carries the same sense of found family and urgency, paired with a belief in music as a path forward." – Atlanta Magazine

"Soaring vocals, pulsating rhythms, and enough heart to fill the entire stage." – Speakeysie

"Jaci Calderon gives a breakout performance as Nambi, radiating an openness and vulnerability that makes it very easy for the audience to connect to her. Superb Mandy Gonzalez, brings sharp edges and a powerhouse voice.” – ArtsATL

"The story unfolds at a carefully measured pace, steadily building excitement and emotional investment while never losing sight of the very real people at its center. Zacarías captures the dignity, resilience, humor, and humanity." – BroadwayWorld

"A story about the importance of community and collective joy and, more importantly, about finding the beauty within the imperfect, Basura definitely hits the right notes." – ArtsATL

"Basura leaves audiences with more than catchy melodies and memorable performances. It leaves us with hope. And these days, hope might be one of the most valuable things of all." – Speakeysie

Production Photos by Greg Mooney

Photos by Michaelah Reynolds