The 2023 Olivier Awards have announced their nominees and winners in various categories. In the Best Actor in a Musical category, David Cumming won for Operation Mincemeat, Tom Francis for Sunset Boulevard, Daniel Mays for Guys and Dolls, and Charlie Stemp for Crazy for You. The Best Actress in a Musical nominees included Natasha Hodgson for Operation Mincemeat, Caissie Levy for Next to Normal, Nicole Scherzinger for Sunset Boulevard, and Marisha Wallace for Guys and Dolls. The Best Actress award went to Laura Donnelly for The Hills of California, with other nominees including Sophie Okonedo, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sheridan Smith, and Sarah Snook.
In the Best Actor category, Joseph Fiennes, Mark Gatiss, James Norton, Andrew Scott, and David Tennant were recognized for their performances. The Best New Play nominees included Dear England by James Graham, The Hills of California by Jez Butterworth, The Motive and the Cue by Jack Thorne, and Till the Stars Come Down by Beth Steel. The Best New Musical nominees were The Little Big Things, Next to Normal, Operation Mincemeat, and A Strange Loop.
Supporting roles were also recognized, with winners for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play. Additionally, the Best Family Show category featured nominees such as Bluey’s Big Play, Dinosaur World Live, The House With Chicken Legs, and The Smeds and the Smoos.
Choreographers, costume designers, and sound designers were also celebrated, with awards for outstanding contributions in these areas. Revivals, musical revivals, and opera productions were recognized, with outstanding achievements in opera and dance also highlighted. The Affiliate Theatre category featured outstanding achievements in smaller theater productions, while the Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director honored directors like Stephen Daldry, Rupert Goold, Jamie Lloyd, and Sam Mendes.
Overall, the 2023 Olivier Awards highlighted the diverse talent and exceptional performances in the world of theater, showcasing the best of musicals, plays, opera productions, and dance performances. Award winners and nominees represented a wide range of genres and styles, demonstrating the rich tapestry of talent within the industry. The awards celebrated both established artists and newcomers, honoring their contributions to the arts and their commitment to delivering outstanding performances to audiences around the world.
