Nominations

And the nominees are...

BBC Radio 2 Audience Award

Billy Elliot The Musical at the Victoria Palace theatre Winner

Based on the Oscar nominated film, Billy Elliot The Musical’s tale about a young boy’s dream of becoming a ballet dancer has been seen by almost four million people during its eight years in the West End.

Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge theatre

The combined genius of the RSC and musician and comedian Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical hopes to add an eighth Olivier Award to its brimming collection following its overwhelming success at last year’s ceremony.

The Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty's theatre

The combination of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score, jaw-dropping scenery and breath-taking special effects has made The Phantom Of The Opera one of the West End’s longest running musicals.

Wicked at the Victoria Apollo theatre

Now in its seventh spell-binding year in the West End, Oz-based musical Wicked hopes to have its fellow nominees turning green with envy by becoming the first show ever to win this public-voted award twice.