2017 Olivier Awards

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 12:54pm

Happening later today! Figured it makes sense to have a thread to discuss this year's winners separate from the Nominations thread.

Updated On: 4/9/17 at 12:54 PM

[JBroadway]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:27pm

I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that Best Actress in a Musical is going to be the biggest nail-biter of the evening. I haven't seen Glenn Close in Sunset yet, but I have seen Smith and Riley, both of whom could easily take home Larry's head tonight. Interesting that these 2 should be squaring off, given that Smith had much stronger acting than vocals, while Riley has much stronger vocals than acting. 

I'm also excited for the play performances. I've seen all 8 nominees in the leading/play categories, and they were all excellent. It's a tough call, but I'm hoping they go to Billie Piper and Ed Harris. 

Updated On: 4/9/17 at 01:27 PM

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:34pm

Best Actress - Billie Piper for Yerma

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:38pm

Best New Comedy - Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:41pm

Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre - Rotterdam

[Sunny11]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:51pm

I remember Billie Piper as the Miley Cyrus of my time. Stoked that she transitioned to serious actress so well.

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:52pm

Best Lighting Design - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:54pm

Best Sound Design - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:57pm

Best Costume Design - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 1:59pm

Best Set Design - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:03pm

Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Anthony Boyle for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:04pm

Harry Potter is sweeping the Olivier floor!

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:05pm

Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Noma Dumezweni for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Updated On: 4/9/17 at 02:05 PM

[Scripps2]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:05pm

I suppose this will get best musical as well.

(sarcasm intentional).

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:08pm

What's the record? 11? 

[Laurapattifan]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:09pm

Curious Incident holds the record with 7 wins

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:19pm

Best New Opera Production - Akhnaten 

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:23pm

Outstanding Achievement in Opera - Mark Wigglesworth for his conducting of Don Giovanni and Lulu

[hork]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:29pm

I saw Akhnaten in LA. It was the most boring thing I've ever seen in my life. I left after the second act.  

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:29pm

Best Revival - Yerma

[Butter Broadway]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:30pm

They're going to end up breaking the record. They are still up for Best Direction, Choreography, Best Play, Best Actor, and Music

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:34pm

Best Actor - Jamie Parker for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[froote]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:38pm

Best New Play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[Butter Broadway]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 2:39pm

They just broke the record. 8 and counting...

[TigerBait88]

Posted: 4/9/17 at 3:14pm

So the Olivier Awards website says I should be able to listen LIVE on SiriusXM but I can't seem to find it anywhere...help?? http://www.olivierawards.com/how-to-watch/