2026 Grammy Award nominations announced

The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed in November, highlighting achievements in recorded music released since August. The 68th annual ceremony will be held on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air on CBS, with streaming available live and on demand on Paramount+.

Broadway Artists Among the Nominees

Several Broadway figures have earned recognition this year. The movie adaptation of “Wicked” received notable nominations, reflecting the growing connection between stage and screen productions in the awards race.

Best Musical Theater Album Category

Five productions are competing for Best Musical Theater Album, a category that honors exceptional performance and production quality in musical theater recordings. The nominees are:

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

Over forty albums were reportedly submitted for consideration in this category, underscoring its competitiveness and the consistent vitality of theater music recordings.

Behind the Nomination

For “Buena Vista Social Club,” the individual nominees are producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek, representing the original Broadway cast recording.

Marco Paguia serves as orchestrator, arranger, and music director for the production. He received both the 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and a Special Tony as part of the show’s onstage band.

David Yazbek contributes as a creative consultant, while Dean Sharenow holds the role of musical supervisor, rounding out a distinguished production team recognized for their collaborative artistry.

Author’s Summary

The 2026 Grammy nominations shine a spotlight on Broadway’s vibrant presence in recorded music, with five standout musical theater albums competing for top honors.

Broadway News — 2025-11-07