Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Musical

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 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 Best Performance in a Musical
Awarded forBest Performance in a Musical
Location England
Presented bySociety of London Theatre
First awarded1977
Last awarded1978
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This commingled actor/actress award was introduced in 1977, was also presented in 1978, then in 1979 was replaced by newly created awards for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Actor in a Musical.

On the two occasions that this commingled award was given, it was presented to an actress.

Award winners

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1970s

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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

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  • London Theatre Guide (2008). "The Laurence Olivier Awards: Full List of Winners, 1976-2008" (.PDF). 1976-2008. The Society of London Theatre. p. 20. Retrieved 2008-08-30.
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