2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards were revealed in November. The ceremony will honor outstanding achievements in recorded music released since August and will be held on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It will be broadcast on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+.
Best Musical Theater Album Category
Five nominees have been selected in the Best Musical Theater Album category:
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Death Becomes Her
- Gypsy
- Just in Time
- Maybe Happy Ending
This category celebrates excellence in the production and performance of musical theater recordings. The presence of five nominees reflects that over 40 albums were submitted for consideration.
Nominees for "Buena Vista Social Club"
Individual nominees representing the original Broadway cast recording are Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek. Marco Paguia also serves as orchestrator, arranger, and music director for the Broadway production. He received a 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and a Special Tony Award as part of the onstage band. David Yazbek is credited as a creative consultant, and Dean Sharenow acts as 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 highlight Broadway's finest, with five contenders for Best Musical Theater Album including celebrated talents like Marco Paguia and David Yazbek.