2026 Grammy Award nominations announced — ‘Wicked’ movie earns nods, Best Musical Theater Album sees five nominees, more

2026 Grammy Award Nominations Announced

The nominations for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, recognizing excellence in recorded music released since August, were revealed in November 2025. The ceremony is scheduled for February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.

Broadway Musical Theater Album Nominees

Five albums were nominated for Best Musical Theater Album, highlighting outstanding musical theater recordings. This category honors excellence in both production and performance. The nominees are:

More than 40 albums were submitted in this category, indicating strong competition.

“Buena Vista Social Club” Recognition

The producers of the original Broadway cast recording—Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow, and David Yazbek—are nominated individually for “Buena Vista Social Club.”

“The category recognizes excellence in both the production and the performance of musical theater recordings.”

The nominations highlight Broadway's continued influence and excellence in the music industry.

Summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations showcase remarkable musical theater achievements, with five albums competing for Best Musical Theater Album and strong contributions from Broadway professionals.

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