2026 Grammy Award nominations announced

The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed in November, spotlighting the year’s standout achievements in recorded music released after August. The 68th annual ceremony is set for February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing live on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.

Highlights from Broadway

This year, Broadway talents again shine among the nominees. In the category of Best Musical Theater Album, five productions have earned nods:

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

The category honors excellence in both the performance and production of musical theater recordings. More than forty albums were considered for nomination.

Notable Nominees and Contributions

The Broadway recording of Buena Vista Social Club brings recognition to its producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek, who are individually listed as nominees.

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

Yazbek contributes as a creative consultant, while Sharenow serves as the musical supervisor for the production, rounding out a team celebrated for its artistry and innovation on Broadway.

Author’s Summary

The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight Broadway’s ongoing musical influence, with “Buena Vista Social Club” leading a vibrant and diverse group of contenders in the Best Musical Theater Album category.

Broadway News — 2025-11-08