Featuring music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, a book by Karen Zacarías, and direction by Michael Greif, BASURA is a vibrant, uplifting new musical filled with heart, hope, and the transformative power of music.
Hudson River Park revealed the lineup for Broadway by the Boardwalk, a free summer performance series featuring Tony winners J. Harrison Ghee, Ali Stoker, and Ali Louis Bourzgui, plus Mandy Gonzalez, at Clinton Cove.
Following the new musical BASURA’s opening in Atlanta, BroadwayWorld exclusively checks in with director Michael Greif to discuss its ‘exciting’ and ‘informational’ journey.
Get a first look at BASURA, the world premiere musical now running on the Coca-Cola Stage at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, now on stage through July 12, 2026. BASURA features music and lyrics by eleven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan and her daughter, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Emily Estefan, with a book by Karen Zacarías.
Get a first look at production photos from Basura, the new Gloria and Emily Estefan musical now in its world premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre through July 12, 2026.
Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.
BroadwayWorld interviewed Mandy Gonzalez about her new concert tour, Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda, which is coming to cities across the country, including New Haven, Cincinnati, Cleveland and more.
Getting to write about the thing I love most and bring awareness to outlets that many people may not think about has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career so far. If I can provide reassurance or inspiration to even one reader, then I consider my time well spent.
Alliance Theatre has released a sneak peek of Zack Calderon (Nunu), Nathan Diaz (Dani), and Dario Alvarez (José) performing 'I Can Hear the Stars' from BASURA, the world premiere musical now playing through July 12, 2026 on the Coca-Cola Stage.
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, known for MISS SAIGON and her roles as the singing voices of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Fa Mulan, will join Michael Feinstein to coach high school vocalists live on stage at the free Songbook Academy Public Masterclass in Carmel, Indiana.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere production of BASURA, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out photos of the cast here!
Forty high school vocalists from 13 states and 29 cities have been chosen for the 2026 SONGBOOK ACADEMY, a weeklong summer intensive in Carmel, Indiana, featuring masterclasses and performances with Broadway stars including Mandy Gonzalez.
Joshua Henry is opening up about the difficult balance of fatherhood and being a Broadway performer. The Ragtime star opened up about the 'pain' he felt when one of his children was disappointed to find out he would miss their soccer game.
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Music Supervisor & Orchstrator Alex Lacamoire and the BASURA cast surprised Michael with a special performance from RENT in our rehearsal hall to celebrate the milestone. Watch the video!
I knew Mandy Gonzalez could sing, even belt, but I was unprepared for the power house she truly is. Mixing elements from her own life, insight on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s background and his influences, the Philly Pops with conductor Chris Dragon, special guest José Mendez, humour, great music, and amazing singing, Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda, is a show that simply cannot be missed.
Rehearsals are officially underway for Basura, which features music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, at the Alliance Theatre! The video features Jaci Calderon, who leads the production, with Mandy Gonzalez, Kevin Del Aguila, and more.
I had an opportunity to sit down with Mandy Gonzalez to discuss the upcoming Philadelphia performance of her Carnegie Hall show, Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda, her life leading up to it., and the importance of community.
