2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards were revealed in November 2025, highlighting outstanding achievements in recorded music released since August. The ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air on CBS, with live and on-demand streaming available on Paramount+.
Best Musical Theater Album Nominees
Five nominees have been selected in the Best Musical Theater Album category, recognizing excellence in both production and performance of musical theater recordings. The nominees are:
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Death Becomes Her
- Gypsy
- Just in Time
- Maybe Happy Ending
The nomination of five albums indicates over 40 submissions were considered for this category.
Individual Nominees for "Buena Vista Social Club"
Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek are nominated as producers of the original Broadway cast recording of "Buena Vista Social Club."
- Marco Paguia is also the orchestrator, arranger, and music director of the Broadway production.
- Paguia won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and a 2025 Special Tony as part of the onstage band.
- David Yazbek serves as a creative consultant on the musical.
- Dean Sharenow acts as the musical supervisor.
“The category recognizes excellence in both the production and the performance of musical theater recordings.”
This year’s nominations continue to showcase the vibrant talent in Broadway’s music scene.
Author’s Summary
The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight diverse Broadway talents, with five albums competing for Best Musical Theater Album, reflecting the category’s growing prominence and competitive nature.