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‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Takes Musical Theater Grammy Over Frontrunner ‘Maybe Happy Ending’
- Buena Vista Social Club won the 2026 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, announced at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony.
- Producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek accepted the award, highlighting the cast and Cuban-inspired music.
- BVSC had long been a favorite after winning five Tony Awards last June, including a feature for Natalie Venetia Belcon.
- Deadline’s coverage notes the competition, including Maybe Happy Ending and Gypsy, as context for BVSC’s win.
- Review excerpts accompanying BVSC coverage praise the score and onstage band performance.
- The Deadline Broadway piece places BVSC’s victory within a broader awards history and discussion about original vs. revival scores.
- BVSC’s win keeps Criss from approaching EGOT status, a notable theater milestone discussed in the piece.
- Deadline Broadway provides a nominee list for Best Musical Theater Album, including BVSC and other contenders.
- BVSC’s onstage band and score receive praise in the Deadline Broadway reviews.
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