2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
Nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards were revealed in November, highlighting major achievements in recorded music released between August and July. The ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air on CBS, with streaming available live and on demand via Paramount+.
Broadway Talent Among Nominees
The Broadway community once again earned recognition at music’s most prestigious event. In particular, the Best Musical Theater Album category drew significant attention this year.
Best Musical Theater Album Nominees
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Death Becomes Her
- Gypsy
- Just in Time
- Maybe Happy Ending
More than forty albums were submitted for consideration in this category, reflecting the growing vibrancy of musical theater recordings. The award recognizes both production quality and performance excellence in theater music.
Spotlight on Buena Vista Social Club
The producers of the original Broadway cast recording — Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek — are nominated on behalf of Buena Vista Social Club. Paguia, who also served as orchestrator, arranger, and music director, earned the 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and a Special Tony as part of the onstage band. Yazbek worked as a creative consultant, while Sharenow oversaw the music as supervisor.
“The 68th annual Grammys will recognize outstanding achievement in recorded music.”
About the Ceremony
The upcoming Grammy event continues its tradition of celebrating musical artistry across genres, bridging Broadway, pop, and beyond through shared recognition of creative excellence.
Author’s summary: The 2026 Grammys spotlight Broadway’s vitality, featuring five standout nominees for Best Musical Theater Album, led by the acclaimed Buena Vista Social Club team.