Denise Gough and Matt Henry have just announced the Laurence Oilvier Award nominees in a live stream today. The Olivier Awards will take place this year at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 9th April.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the most nominated new play in Olivier history, with 11 nominations.JK Rowling and Jack Thorne's play won eight awards at the WhatsOnStage Awards earlier this year and the trend looks set to continue, after being nominated in categories including Best New Play, Best Set Design, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (for Noma Dumezweni) and Best Actor (for Jamie Parker)
Groundhog Day has also received eight nominations while Sonia Friedman Productions receive 31 nominations. Ian McKellen was nominated for the 10th time for No Man's Land.
This year Kenneth Branagh is being awarded the Special Achievement Olivier in recognition of his outstanding contribution to British theatre.
Groundhog Day has also received eight nominations while Sonia Friedman Productions receive 31 nominations. Ian McKellen was nominated for the 10th time for No Man's Land.
This year Kenneth Branagh is being awarded the Special Achievement Olivier in recognition of his outstanding contribution to British theatre.
The Full List of Olivier Award Nominees for musical theatre are:
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical:
Ian Bartholomew for Half A Sixpence at Noël Coward Theatre
Adam J Bernard for Dreamgirls at Savoy Theatre
Ben Hunter for The Girls at Phoenix Theatre
Andrew Langtree for Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Haydn Gwynne for The Threepenny Opera at National Theatre - Olivier
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for Murder Ballad at Arts Theatre
Rebecca Trehearn for Show Boat at New London Theatre
Emma Williams for Half A Sixpence at Noël Coward Theatre
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Dreamgirls - Music by Henry Krieger at Savoy Theatre
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child - Composer and Arranger: Imogen Heap at Palace Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar - The band and company creating the gig-like rock vibe of the original concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
School Of Rock The Musical - Three children's bands who play instruments live every night at New London Theatre
Best New Dance Production
Betroffenheit by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young at Sadler's Wells
Blak Whyte Gray by Boy Blue Entertainment at Barbican Theatre
Giselle by Akram Khan and English National Ballet at Sadler's Wells
My Mother, My Dog And CLOWNS! by Michael Clark at Barbican Theatre
Outstanding Achievement in Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for their London season at Sadler's Wells
Luke Ahmet for The Creation by Rambert at Sadler's Wells
English National Ballet for expanding the variety of their repertoire with Giselle and She Said at Sadler's Wells
Best Entertainment and Family
Cinderella at London Palladium
David Baddiel – My Family: Not The Sitcom at Vaudeville Theatre
Peter Pan at National Theatre - Olivier
The Red Shoes at Sadler's Wells
Ian Bartholomew for Half A Sixpence at Noël Coward Theatre
Adam J Bernard for Dreamgirls at Savoy Theatre
Ben Hunter for The Girls at Phoenix Theatre
Andrew Langtree for Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Haydn Gwynne for The Threepenny Opera at National Theatre - Olivier
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for Murder Ballad at Arts Theatre
Rebecca Trehearn for Show Boat at New London Theatre
Emma Williams for Half A Sixpence at Noël Coward Theatre
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Dreamgirls - Music by Henry Krieger at Savoy Theatre
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child - Composer and Arranger: Imogen Heap at Palace Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar - The band and company creating the gig-like rock vibe of the original concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
School Of Rock The Musical - Three children's bands who play instruments live every night at New London Theatre
Best New Dance Production
Betroffenheit by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young at Sadler's Wells
Blak Whyte Gray by Boy Blue Entertainment at Barbican Theatre
Giselle by Akram Khan and English National Ballet at Sadler's Wells
My Mother, My Dog And CLOWNS! by Michael Clark at Barbican Theatre
Outstanding Achievement in Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for their London season at Sadler's Wells
Luke Ahmet for The Creation by Rambert at Sadler's Wells
English National Ballet for expanding the variety of their repertoire with Giselle and She Said at Sadler's Wells
Best Entertainment and Family
Cinderella at London Palladium
David Baddiel – My Family: Not The Sitcom at Vaudeville Theatre
Peter Pan at National Theatre - Olivier
The Red Shoes at Sadler's Wells
Best Theatre Choreographer
Matthew Bourne for The Red Shoes at Sadler's Wells
Peter Darling and Ellen Kane for Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
Steven Hoggett for Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at Palace Theatre
Drew McOnie for Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Magic Radio Best Musical Revival
Funny Girl at Savoy Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Show Boat at New London Theatre
Sunset Boulevard at London Coliseum
Best Actor in a Musical
David Fynn for School Of Rock The Musical at New London Theatre
Tyrone Huntley for Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Andy Karl for Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
Charlie Stemp for Half A Sixpence at Noël Coward Theatre
Matthew Bourne for The Red Shoes at Sadler's Wells
Peter Darling and Ellen Kane for Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
Steven Hoggett for Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at Palace Theatre
Drew McOnie for Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Magic Radio Best Musical Revival
Funny Girl at Savoy Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Show Boat at New London Theatre
Sunset Boulevard at London Coliseum
Best Actor in a Musical
David Fynn for School Of Rock The Musical at New London Theatre
Tyrone Huntley for Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Andy Karl for Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
Charlie Stemp for Half A Sixpence at Noël Coward Theatre
Best Actress in a Musical
Glenn Close for Sunset Boulevard at London Coliseum
"The Girls" - Debbie Chazen, Sophie-Louise Dann, Michele Dotrice, Claire Machin, Claire Moore and Joanna Riding - for The Girls at Phoenix Theatre
Amber Riley for Dreamgirls at Savoy Theatre
Sheridan Smith for Funny Girl at Savoy Theatre
Mastercard Best New Musical
Dreamgirls at Savoy Theatre
The Girls at Phoenix Theatre
Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
School Of Rock The Musical at New London Theatre
Glenn Close for Sunset Boulevard at London Coliseum
"The Girls" - Debbie Chazen, Sophie-Louise Dann, Michele Dotrice, Claire Machin, Claire Moore and Joanna Riding - for The Girls at Phoenix Theatre
Amber Riley for Dreamgirls at Savoy Theatre
Sheridan Smith for Funny Girl at Savoy Theatre
Mastercard Best New Musical
Dreamgirls at Savoy Theatre
The Girls at Phoenix Theatre
Groundhog Day at The Old Vic
School Of Rock The Musical at New London Theatre
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