The Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical was an annual award presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of achievements in commercial London theatre. The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, and renamed in 1984 in honour of English actor and director Laurence Olivier.
| Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding Achievement in a Musical |
| Location |  England |
| Presented by | Society of London Theatre |
| First awarded | 1981 |
| Last awarded | 1984 |
| Website | officiallondontheatre |
This award was introduced in 1981, was also presented in 1982 and 1984, then was retired.
Winners and nominees
edit1980s
edit| Year | Recipient | Production | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | |||
| Gillian Lynne | Cats | Choreography | |
| Vernel Bagneris | One Mo' Time | Writing and Direction | |
| Joe Layton | Barnum | The Staging | |
| — | The Mitford Girls | The Style and Design | |
| 1982 | |||
| — | Guys and Dolls | — | |
| — | The Pirates of Penzance | — | |
| — | Song and Dance | — | |
| — | The Beggar's Opera | — | |
| 1984 | |||
| Ned Sherrin | The Ratepayers' Iolanthe | Show Conception | |
| Howard Goodall | The Hired Man | The Music | |
| John Napier | Starlight Express | Show Design | |
| Trevor Nunn | Starlight Express | Overall Impact of the Production |
See also
editReferences
edit- London Theatre Guide (2008). "The Laurence Olivier Awards: Full List of Winners 1976–2008" (.PDF). The Society of London Theatre. Retrieved 30 August 2008.