Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
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Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical | |
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Description | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical |
Location | ![]() |
Presented by | The Society of London Theatre |
Currently held by | Patti LuPone for Company (2019) |
Website | Olivier Awards.com |
The Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical is an annual award presented by The Society of London Theatre in recognition of achievements in commercial British theatre. The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, and, renamed in 1984 in honour of English actor Lord Olivier.
The award had been given as a singular award for Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical from 1991 to when it was separated for the first time for the 2015 awards.
Winners and nominees
2010s
2020s
Year | Performer | Musical | Character |
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2020 | |||
Lucy Anderson | Dear Evan Hansen | Zoe Murphy | |
Petula Clark | Mary Poppins | Bird Woman | |
Cassidy Janson | & Juliet | Anne Hathaway | |
Lauren Ward | Dear Evan Hansen | Cynthia Murphy |
See also
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
References
- London Theatre Guide (2008). "The Laurence Olivier Awards: Full List of Winners, 1976-2008" (.PDF). 1976-2008. The Society of London Theatre: 20. Retrieved 2008-08-30.
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