Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical

The Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical is an annual presentation by The Society of London Theatre in recognition of achievements in commercial British musical 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.

1 Awards and nominations
- 1.1 1980s
2 References
3 External links

Awards and nominations

1980s

1981: Gillian Lynne – choreographer of Cats
- Vernel Bagneris – writer and director of One Mo' Time
- The Staging – Barnum
- The Style and Design – The Mitford Girls

1982: Guys and Dolls
- The Pirates of Penzance
- Song and Dance
- The Beggar's Opera

1984: Ned Sherrin – the conception of The Ratepayers' Iolanthe
- Howard Goodall – music of The Hired Man
- John Napier – design of Starlight Express
- Starlight Express – overall impact of the production

References

London Theatre Guide (2008) (.PDF). The Laurence Olivier Awards: Full List of Winners 1976–2008. The Society of London Theatre. http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/servlet/file/LOA_fullist.pdf?ITEM_ENT_ID=101095&ITEM_VERSION=1&COLLSPEC_ENT_ID=8. Retrieved 2008–08–30.

External links

The Laurence Olivier Awards official website

Laurence Olivier Awards

Drama	Best New Play Best Revival Best New Comedy Best Actor Best Actress Best Performance in a Supporting Role Best Newcomer in a Play

Musical	Best New Musical Best Musical Revival Best Actor in a Musical Best Actress in a Musical Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Production/Creatives	Best Director Best Theatre Choreographer Best Costume Design Best Set Design Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design

Dance/Opera	Best New Dance Production Outstanding Achievement in Dance Best New Opera Production Outstanding Achievement in Opera

Special/Other	Society of London Theatre Special Award Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre Best Entertainment Audience Award for Most Popular Show

Retired	Actor of the Year in a New Play Actor of the Year in a Revival Actress of the Year in a New Play Actress of the Year in a Revival Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actress in a Supporting Role Director of a Play Director of a Musical Best Set Designer Outstanding Achievement in a Musical

Ceremonies	1976 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989/90 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical

Contents

Awards and nominations

1980s

References

External links