Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Musical
| Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Musical | |
|---|---|
| Description | Best Performance in a Musical |
| Location |  United Kingdom |
| Presented by | The Society of London Theatre |
| Currently held by | Elaine Paige for Evita (1978) |
| Website | Olivier Awards.com |
The Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Musical was 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.
This award category was included at only two ceremonies, before being replaced by the awards for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Actor in a Musical.
Award winners
1970s
| Year | Performer | Musical | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | |||
| Anna Sharkey | Maggie | Maggie Wylie | |
| Charles Augins | Bubbling Brown Sugar | Performer | |
| Helen Glezer | Bubbling Brown Sugar | Performer | |
| Wayne Sleep | The Point! | Oblio | |
| 1978 | |||
| Elaine Paige | Evita | Eva Perón | |
| David Essex | Evita | Che | |
| Roy Hudd | Oliver! | Fagin | |
| Stratford Johns | Annie | Oliver Warbucks |
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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