Awarded for Best in London theatre Official website OlivierAwards.com | First awarded 1976 | |
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Ceremony date April 9, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT Presented by The Society of London Theatre Winners Kinky BootsCyndi Lauper - Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots, Best New Musical, Best New Musical, HangmenMartin McDonagh, Hangmen, Best New Play, Best New Play, Imelda StauntonGypsy, Imelda Staunton, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Matt HenryKinky Boots, Matt Henry, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Denise GoughPeople - Places and Things, Denise Gough, Best Actress, Best Actress, Nell GwynnJessica Swale, Nell Gwynn, Best New Comedy, Best New Comedy, Kenneth CranhamThe Father, Kenneth Cranham, Best Actor, Best Actor, The Phantom of the Opera, The Phantom of the Opera, Audience Award, Audience Award, Gypsy, Gypsy, Best Musical Revival, Best Musical Revival, Robert IckeOresteia, Robert Icke, Best Director, Best Director, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Best Revival, Best Revival, Anna FleischleHangmen, Anna Fleischle, Best Set Design, Best Set Design, Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Best Entertainment & Family, Best Entertainment & Family, Judi DenchThe Winter's Tale, Judi Dench, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Mark GatissThree Days in the Country, Mark Gatiss, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Drew McOnieIn The Heights, Drew McOnie, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Theatre Choreographer, Alessandra FerriChéri - Woolf Works, Alessandra Ferri, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Gregg BarnesKinky Boots, Gregg Barnes, Best Costume Design, Best Costume Design, Lin-Manuel MirandaIn The Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, Fishamble: The New Play CompanySilent, Fishamble: The New Play Company, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Sunny AfternoonRay Davies - Joe Penhall, Sunny Afternoon, Best New Musical, Best New Musical, King Charles IIIMike Bartlett, King Charles III, Best New Play, Best New Play, Katie BraybenBeautiful: The Carole King Musical, Katie Brayben, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, John DagleishSunny Afternoon, John Dagleish, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Penelope WiltonTaken at Midnight, Penelope Wilton, Best Actress, Best Actress, The Play That Goes WrongHenry Shields - Jonathan Sayer - Henry Lewis, The Play That Goes Wrong, Best New Comedy, Best New Comedy, Mark StrongA View From the Bridge, Mark Strong, Best Actor, Best Actor, Wicked, Wicked, Audience Award, Audience Award, City of Angels, City of Angels, Best Musical Revival, Best Musical Revival, Ivo van HoveA View From the Bridge, Ivo van Hove, Best Director, Best Director, A View From the Bridge, A View From the Bridge, Best Revival, Best Revival, Es DevlinThe Nether, Es Devlin, Best Set Design, Best Set Design, La Soirée, La Soirée, Best Entertainment & Family, Best Entertainment & Family, Angela LansburyBlithe Spirit, Angela Lansbury, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Nathaniel ParkerBring Up the Bodies - Wolf Hall, Nathaniel Parker, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Sergio TrujilloMemphis, Sergio Trujillo, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Theatre Choreographer, Crystal PiteThe Associates – A Picture of You Falling - Polaris - The Tempest Replica, Crystal Pite, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Christopher OramBring Up the Bodies - Wolf Hall, Christopher Oram, Best Costume Design, Best Costume Design, Ray DaviesSunny Afternoon, Ray Davies, Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, Bull, Bull, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, The Book of MormonTrey Parker - Matt Stone - Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon, Best New Musical, Best New Musical, ChimericaLucy Kirkwood, Chimerica, Best New Play, Best New Play, Zrinka CvitešićOnce, Zrinka Cvitešić, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Gavin CreelThe Book of Mormon, Gavin Creel, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Lesley ManvilleGhosts, Lesley Manville, Best Actress, Best Actress, Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect NonsenseRobert Goodale - David Goodale, Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, Best New Comedy, Best New Comedy, Rory KinnearOthello, Rory Kinnear, Best Actor, Best Actor, Les MisérablesNick Allott, Les Misérables, Audience Award, Audience Award, Merrily We Roll AlongMaria Friedman - David Babani, Merrily We Roll Along, Best Musical Revival, Best Musical Revival, Lyndsey TurnerChimerica, Lyndsey Turner, Best Director, Best Director, GhostsRichard Eyre, Ghosts, Best Revival, Best Revival, Es DevlinChimerica, Es Devlin, Best Set Design, Best Set Design, The Wind in the WillowsWilliam Tuckett, The Wind in the Willows, Best Entertainment & Family, Best Entertainment & Family, Sharon D ClarkeThe Amen Corner, Sharon D Clarke, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Jack LowdenGhosts, Jack Lowden, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Casey NicholawThe Book of Mormon, Casey Nicholaw, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Theatre Choreographer, Michael HullsBalletboyz - The Talent 2013, Michael Hulls, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Stephen AshfieldThe Book of Mormon, Stephen Ashfield, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Mark ThompsonCharlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical, Mark Thompson, Best Costume Design, Best Costume Design, Markéta IrglováOnce, Markéta Irglová, Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, Top HatIrving Berlin - Howard Jacques - Matthew White, Top Hat, Best New Musical, Best New Musical, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-TimeMark Haddon - Simon Stephens, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Best New Play, Best New Play, Imelda StauntonSweeney Todd, Imelda Staunton, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Michael BallSweeney Todd, Michael Ball, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Helen MirrenThe Audience, Helen Mirren, Best Actress, Best Actress, Luke TreadawayThe Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Luke Treadaway, Best Actor, Best Actor, Billy Elliot The Musical, Billy Elliot The Musical, Audience Award, Audience Award, Sweeney ToddJonathan Kent, Sweeney Todd, Best Musical Revival, Best Musical Revival, Marianne ElliottThe Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Marianne Elliott, Best Director, Best Director, Long Day's Journey Into NightNica Burns - Kim Poster - Nimax Theatres, Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Revival, Best Revival, Finn RossThe Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Finn Ross, Best Set Design, Best Set Design, Bunny ChristieThe Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Bunny Christie, Best Set Design, Best Set Design, Goodnight Mister TomDavid Wood, Goodnight Mister Tom, Best Entertainment & Family, Best Entertainment & Family, Nicola WalkerThe Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Nicola Walker, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Richard McCabeThe Audience, Richard McCabe, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Bill DeamerTop Hat, Bill Deamer, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Theatre Choreographer, Marianela NúñezDiana and Acteon - Viscera - Aeternum, Marianela Núñez, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Leigh ZimmermanA Chorus Line, Leigh Zimmerman, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Jon MorrellTop Hat, Jon Morrell, Best Costume Design, Best Costume Design, Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Matilda the MusicalTim Minchin - Dennis Kelly, Matilda the Musical, Best New Musical, Best New Musical, CollaboratorsJohn Hodge, Collaborators, Best New Play, Best New Play, Eleanor Worthington CoxMatilda the Musical, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Sophia KielyMatilda the Musical, Sophia Kiely, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Cleo DemetriouMatilda the Musical, Cleo Demetriou, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Kerry IngramMatilda the Musical, Kerry Ingram, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Bertie CarvelMatilda the Musical, Bertie Carvel, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Ruth WilsonAnna Christie, Ruth Wilson, Best Actress, Best Actress, Benedict CumberbatchFrankenstein, Benedict Cumberbatch, Best Actor, Best Actor, Jonny Lee MillerFrankenstein, Jonny Lee Miller, Best Actor, Best Actor, Les Misérables, Les Misérables, Audience Award, Audience Award, Crazy For YouRegent's Park Open Air Theatre - Timothy Sheader - William Village, Crazy For You, Best Musical Revival, Best Musical Revival, Matthew WarchusMatilda the Musical, Matthew Warchus, Best Director, Best Director, Anna ChristieRob Ashford, Anna Christie, Best Revival, Best Revival, Rob HowellMatilda the Musical, Rob Howell, Best Set Design, Best Set Design, SvengaliDerren Brown, Svengali, Best Entertainment & Family, Best Entertainment & Family, Peter DarlingMatilda the Musical, Peter Darling, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Theatre Choreographer, Edward WatsonThe Metamorphosis, Edward Watson, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Nigel HarmanShrek the Musical, Nigel Harman, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Peter McKintoshCrazy For You, Peter McKintosh, Best Costume Design, Best Costume Design Nominees (2017) School of RockAndrew Lloyd Webber - Julian Fellowes - Glenn Slater, School of Rock, Groundhog DayTim Minchin - Danny Rubin, Groundhog Day, The GirlsGary Barlow - Tim Firth, The Girls, DreamgirlsHenry Krieger - Tom Eyen, Dreamgirls, Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildJo Rowling - Jack Thorne - John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The FlickAnnie Baker, The Flick, ElegyNick Payne, Elegy, One Night in MiamiKemp Powers, One Night in Miami, Amber RileyDreamgirls, Amber Riley, Claire MachinThe Girls, Claire Machin, Sheridan SmithFunny Girl, Sheridan Smith, Debbie ChazenThe Girls, Debbie Chazen, Sophie-Louise DannThe Girls, Sophie-Louise Dann, Glenn CloseSunset Boulevard, Glenn Close, Michele DotriceThe Girls, Michele Dotrice, Joanna RidingThe Girls, Joanna Riding, Claire MooreThe Girls, Claire Moore, David FynnSchool of Rock, David Fynn, Andy KarlGroundhog Day, Andy Karl, Charlie StempHalf a Sixpence, Charlie Stemp, Tyrone HuntleyJesus Christ Superstar, Tyrone Huntley, Cherry JonesThe Glass Menagerie, Cherry Jones, Glenda JacksonKing Lear, Glenda Jackson, Billie PiperYerma, Billie Piper, Ruth WilsonHedda Gabler, Ruth Wilson, The Comedy About a Bank RobberyHenry Shields - Jonathan Sayer - Henry Lewis, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, Nice FishMark Rylance - Louis Jenkins, Nice Fish, Our Ladies Of Perpetual SuccourLee Hall, Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, The TruthChristopher Hampton, The Truth, Ian McKellenNo Man's Land, Ian McKellen, Tom HollanderTravesties, Tom Hollander, Jamie ParkerHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jamie Parker, Ed HarrisBuried Child, Ed Harris, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jesus Christ Superstar, Funny Girl, Funny Girl, Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, Show Boat, Show Boat, Simon StoneYerma, Simon Stone, John TiffanyHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, John TiffanyThe Glass Menagerie, John Tiffany, Matthew WarchusGroundhog Day, Matthew Warchus, This House, This House, The Glass Menagerie, The Glass Menagerie, Yerma, Yerma, Travesties, Travesties, Christine JonesHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Christine Jones, Bob CrowleyAladdin, Bob Crowley, Bob CrowleyThe Glass Menagerie, Bob Crowley, Rob HowellGroundhog Day, Rob Howell, My Family: Not the Sitcom, My Family: Not the Sitcom, Cinderella, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Peter Pan, The Red Shoes, The Red Shoes, Frances Mayli McCannOur Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, Frances Mayli McCann, Dawn SievewrightOur Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, Dawn Sievewright, Kate O'FlynnThe Glass Menagerie, Kate O'Flynn, Karen FishwickOur Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, Karen Fishwick, Kirsty FindlayOur Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, Kirsty Findlay, Noma DumezweniHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Noma Dumezweni, Caroline DeygaOur Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, Caroline Deyga, Clare FosterTravesties, Clare Foster, Kirsty MacLarenOur Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, Kirsty MacLaren, Melissa AllanOur Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, Melissa Allan, Anthony BoyleHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Anthony Boyle, Freddie FoxTravesties, Freddie Fox, Brian J SmithThe Glass Menagerie, Brian J Smith, Rafe SpallHedda Gabler, Rafe Spall, Ellen KaneGroundhog Day, Ellen Kane, Peter DarlingGroundhog Day, Peter Darling, Steven HoggettHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Steven Hoggett, Drew McOnieJesus Christ Superstar, Drew McOnie, Matthew BourneThe Red Shoes, Matthew Bourne, Luke AhmetThe Creation, Luke Ahmet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, English National BalletShe Said - Giselle, English National Ballet, Katrina LindsayHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Katrina Lindsay, Rob HowellGroundhog Day, Rob Howell, Hugh DurrantCinderella, Hugh Durrant, Gregg BarnesDreamgirls, Gregg Barnes, Imogen HeapHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Imogen Heap, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jesus Christ Superstar, School of Rock, School of Rock, Henry KriegerDreamgirls, Henry Krieger, Cuttin' It, Cuttin' It, The Invisible Hand, The Invisible Hand, The Government Inspector, The Government Inspector, It Is Easy To Be Dead, It Is Easy To Be Dead, Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Mark WigglesworthLulu - Don Giovanni, Mark Wigglesworth, Stuart SkeltonTristan and Isolde, Stuart Skelton, Renée FlemingDer Rosenkavalier, Renée Fleming | ||
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The Laurence Olivier Awards, or simply the Olivier Awards, are presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre in London at an annual ceremony in the capital. The awards were originally known as the Society of West End Theatre Awards, but they were renamed in honour of the British actor Laurence Olivier in 1984.
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- The laurence olivier awards 2016 seven brides for seven brothers
- Lea salonga wins 1991 tony award for best actress in a musical
- History
- Judging
- Presenters
- Venues
- Broadcast
- Award milestones
- Productions
- Individuals
- References
The awards are given to individuals involved in West End productions and other leading non-commercial theatres based in London across a range of categories covering plays, musicals, dance, opera and affiliate theatre. A discretionary non-competitive Special Olivier Award is also given each year. The Olivier Awards are recognised internationally as the highest honour in British theatre, equivalent to the BAFTA Awards for film and television, and the BRIT Awards for music. The Olivier Awards are also considered the equivalent to Broadway's Tony Awards and France's Molière Award.
Since its inception, the awards have been held at various venues and theatres across London and, most recently, the Royal Opera House since 2012. In 2017, the ceremony will be held at the Royal Albert Hall. The BBC used to broadcast the ceremony on television, but ITV acquired the broadcast rights for the 2013 ceremony onwards. The BBC continues to broadcast radio coverage of the event each year.
Lea salonga wins 1991 tony award for best actress in a musical
History
The awards were first established in 1976 by the Society of London Theatre as the Society of West End Awards and were designed by artist Tom Merrifield. In 1984, British actor Laurence Olivier gave his consent for the awards to be renamed in his honour and they became known as the Laurence Olivier Awards. The first awards ceremony was held in December 1976 at Café Royal.
Judging
The Awards are judged by four separate panels for theatre, opera, dance, and Affiliate.
The majority of the Olivier Awards are presented in the theatre categories, which cover plays and musicals. The theatre categories are judged by the theatre panel, which has five anonymous specialist members who are chosen for their specialist knowledge and professional experience in addition to eight members of the theatre going public, four of whom judge plays, and four musicals.
The Opera, Dance and Affiliate panels each consist of three anonymous professional members, each judging their specialist area of expertise. Each panel also includes two members of the theatre going public. The Affiliate Panel judges productions in theatres represented by Affiliate members of the Society of London Theatre. The Affiliate category consists of smaller theatres that do not hold full SOLT membership and are often off-West End, for example the Lyric, Hammersmith, the Hampstead Theatre and repertory theatres such as the Young Vic and Royal Court Theatres. Two separate auditoria within the same theatre building may hold different memberships, such as in the case of the Royal Court Theatre.
Any new production that opens between February 16 and February 15 the following year, in a theatre represented in membership of the Society of London Theatre is eligible for entry for the Olivier Awards if it has run for a minimum of 30 performances. After a nomination has been received, it then has to be seconded by members of the Society and if it is successful, it is then seen by the relevant judging panel.
For awards in the Theatre categories, nominations are decided by a postal ballot of all members of the Theatre Panel and all members of the Society of London Theatre. For Affiliate, Opera and Dance categories, the nominations are decided only by members of the relevant panel, by way of a secret ballot.
Presenters
Previous presenters of the Olivier Awards Ceremony include Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton, Anthony Head, James Nesbitt, Richard E. Grant, Richard Wilson, Sue Johnston, Clive Anderson, Angela Lansbury, Barry Norman, Peter Barkworth, Daniel Radcliffe, Anthony Hopkins, Sue Lawley, Diana Rigg, Edward Fox, Tim Rice, Gary Wilmot, Jane Asher, Tom Conti, Denis Quilley and Angela Rippon.
Notable people who have presented an individual Award include Diana, Princess of Wales, Eddie Izzard, Kevin Spacey and Sir Tom Stoppard and, in 2007, Laurence Olivier's son, Richard.
Venues
The venue most associated with the Awards is Grosvenor House Hotel, which has housed the after-show reception nine times and hosted the whole event on four further occasions. As well as at the Grosvenor, the presentations have been held at: Victoria Palace, Lyceum, National Theatre Olivier, Albery (now Noël Coward), Shaftesbury, London Palladium, Dominion, Royalty, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Café Royal, Piccadilly, and The Park Lane Hilton.
Since the 2012 awards ceremony, the event has been held at the Royal Opera House. The 2013 ceremony was the first ceremony to be broadcast on television since 2003. ITV broadcast a highlights version after the ceremony had ended.
Broadcast
The first Laurence Olivier Awards to be broadcast on television was the 1981 ceremony, which was broadcast on BBC1, and continued every year until 1992, before switching to BBC2 each year until 2003. The awards ceremony was then only broadcast on radio until 2011, when the BBC broadcast live interactive red-button coverage of the event, while Paul Gambaccini presented a programme on BBC Radio 2 with live coverage and interviews. The same coverage followed in 2012, before ITV secured the broadcast rights which saw the return of the Olivier Awards to mainstream television in 2013. This has continued in recent years.
Award milestones
Some notable records and facts about the Laurence Olivier Awards include the following: