2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards were revealed in November 2025, celebrating exceptional achievements in recorded music released since August. The ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with broadcasts on CBS and Paramount+.
Best Musical Theater Album Nominees
Five albums have been nominated in the Best Musical Theater Album category:
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Death Becomes Her
- Gypsy
- Just in Time
- Maybe Happy Ending
This category honors excellence in both the production and performance of musical theater recordings. The selection of five nominees reflects a strong competition, with over 40 albums submitted for consideration.
Details on "Buena Vista Social Club"
Producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek represent the original Broadway cast recording of "Buena Vista Social Club." Paguia also serves as orchestrator, arranger, and music director for the Broadway show. He received two Tony Awards in 2025: Best Orchestrations and a Special Tony for his role in the onstage band. Yazbek acts as a creative consultant on the musical, while Sharenow is the musical supervisor.
“The category recognizes excellence in both the production and the performance of musical theater recordings.”
Author's summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations spotlight Broadway's musical theater excellence, with five strong contenders and distinguished contributors like Marco Paguia earning notable acclaim.