2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed in November, highlighting excellence in recorded music released between August 2024 and July 2025. The 68th annual ceremony will be held on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+.
Broadway and Musical Theater Recognitions
Broadway continues to shine within music’s most prestigious awards. The film adaptation of “Wicked” secured nominations, alongside other notable contenders in related categories.
Best Musical Theater Album Nominees
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Death Becomes Her
- Gypsy
- Just in Time
- Maybe Happy Ending
This category honors exceptional achievements in both the production and performance of musical theater recordings. Over 40 albums were reportedly submitted for consideration this year.
Highlighted Nominees
The producers of the original Broadway cast recording of Buena Vista Social Club — Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek — were nominated on behalf of the production.
“Paguia is also the orchestrator, arranger, and music director of the Broadway production; he earned a 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and a Special Tony as part of the show’s onstage band.”
Yazbek contributed as a creative consultant to the musical, while Sharenow served as musical supervisor, marking a strong showing from the Broadway creative team.
Author’s Summary
The 2026 Grammy Awards spotlight Broadway’s creative excellence, with standout nods for productions like “Buena Vista Social Club” and the “Wicked” movie adaptation.