The curtain’s up on one of our favorite Grammy categories of the year: Best Musical Theater Album. Every season, this award shines a spotlight on the cast recordings that capture Broadway’s magic long after the final bow. From a powerhouse revival to brand-new originals, take a look at this year’s nominees.
The 2025 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
Buena Vista Social Club
Death Becomes Her
Gypsy
Just In Time
Maybe Happy Ending
The nominated cast recordings feature the production’s original cast members, with the nominees for the award including Taurean Everett, Megan Hilty, Josh Lamon,
Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard, and Michelle Williams for Death Becomes Her, Danny Burstein, Kevin Csolak, Audra McDonald, Jordan Tyson, and Joy Woods for Gypsy, Emily Bergl, Jonathan Groff, Erika Henningsen, Gracie Lawrence, and Michele Pawk for Just In Time, Marcus Choi, Darren Criss, Dez Duron, and Helen J Shen for Maybe Happy Ending.
The Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2026, but the real magic happens eight shows a week. While Gypsy played its final performance on Broadway on August 17, 2025, the other four nominees continue to shine their lights on Broadway. Experience the nominees for yourself and grab tickets to these productions before the awards night.
