The Olivier Awards, the iconic award event which took place earlier this year, is due to take place on Sunday 13 April 2014 with MasterCard. The coveted statuettes – as well as one new award – will be awarded to the very best productions, performers and creatives in London’s Theatreland. Many may argue that the UK’s capital is the best in the world in terms of theatre, but with New York’s Broadway as a prime contender it’s a close call!
The Olivier Awards ceremony is the most highly anticipated event in London’s theatre awards calendar. In 2014 the event will be held again in the iconic Royal Opera House for the third year running. It was announced than the 2014 Olivier Awards will see the introduction of a new award category, Outstanding Achievement In Music, in which the composition of original music for plays, orchestration, and musical supervision/direction will be recognised.
With the Awards taking place earlier in the year than 2013, the 2014 ceremony enables shows opening up to 25 February to be eligible for one of the prizes. Other information about the 2014 Olivier Awards will be revealed early in the new year, however it is hoped that the 2014 event will still contain performances, loyalty and celebration.
In 2013 each musical which was nominated for the Best New Musical Award put on a show-stopping performance to support their nomination for the star-studded award. Other highlights from the 2013 event of particular noted were performances by former Wicked star Idina Menzel and her Glee co-star Matthew Morrison, guest appearances from current West End stars Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall and the free Covent Garden Piazza extension of celebration.