2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards were revealed in November 2025, honoring exceptional achievements in recorded music released since August. The ceremony is scheduled for February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on CBS, with live and on-demand streaming available on Paramount+.
Best Musical Theater Album Category
Five albums have been nominated for Best Musical Theater Album, highlighting excellence in both production and performance:
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Death Becomes Her
- Gypsy
- Just in Time
- Maybe Happy Ending
More than 40 albums were submitted for consideration this year.
Nominees Details for "Buena Vista Social Club"
The individual nominees for the original Broadway cast recording are producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek. Paguia also served as the orchestrator, arranger, and music director of the production.
Paguia earned a 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and a 2025 Special Tony for his role in the show's onstage band.
Yazbek acted as a creative consultant on the musical, while Sharenow was the musical supervisor.
Event Overview
The Grammys continue to celebrate outstanding talent across music genres, with the musical theater category showcasing a diverse range of productions this year.
Summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight a competitive Best Musical Theater Album category, with "Buena Vista Social Club" leading notable individual nominees recognized for their artistic and musical contributions.