2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been revealed, celebrating the year's top achievements in recorded music. The 68th annual ceremony will spotlight works released after August and will be held on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Viewers can watch it on CBS or stream it live and on demand on Paramount+.
Broadway Talent Among the Nominees
Several Broadway productions received recognition in music’s highest honors. The category for Best Musical Theater Album includes five nominees:
- “Buena Vista Social Club”
- “Death Becomes Her”
- “Gypsy”
- “Just in Time”
- “Maybe Happy Ending”
This category celebrates exceptional production and performance in musical theater recordings, with over 40 albums submitted for consideration.
Spotlight on “Buena Vista Social Club”
The producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek are nominated for their work on “Buena Vista Social Club.” Paguia also serves as the orchestrator, arranger, and music director of the Broadway version.
“Paguia earned a 2025 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations and a 2025 Special Tony as part of the show’s onstage band.”
David Yazbek acts as a creative consultant for the musical, while Dean Sharenow contributes as the musical supervisor, reinforcing the album’s strong creative team and critical acclaim.
Author’s Summary
This announcement highlights Broadway’s growing presence at the Grammys, with “Buena Vista Social Club” leading a strong group of nominees in the 2026 Best Musical Theater Album category.