2026 Grammy Award nominations announced

The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been officially revealed, celebrating achievements in recorded music released from August 2024 to July 2025. The 68th annual ceremony will take place on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on CBS, with simultaneous streaming on Paramount+.

Broadway Recognized at the Grammys

Several Broadway artists received nominations this year, highlighting the strong connection between the stage and the recording studio.

Best Musical Theater Album Nominees

Buena Vista Social Club
Death Becomes Her
Gypsy
Just in Time
Maybe Happy Ending

This category honors both outstanding performances and production quality in musical theater recordings. With more than 40 albums submitted, the five finalists represent a competitive field of excellence.

Notable Individual Nominees

Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek are nominated as producers for the original Broadway cast recording of Buena Vista Social Club.

“Paguia is also the orchestrator, arranger, and music director of the Broadway production; he earned a 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations as well as a 2025 Special Tony as part of the show’s onstage band.”

Yazbek contributes to the musical as a creative consultant, while Sharenow serves as musical supervisor, underscoring the collaborative artistry behind the production.

Author’s Summary

The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight Broadway’s creative influence, with Buena Vista Social Club leading in musical theater recognition.

Broadway News — 2025-11-07