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Special Olivier award for Lloyd Webber |
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
West End show Hairspray has triumphed at the Olivier Awards in London, with a total of four awards.
The stage hit was named best new musical, with main acting plaudits for Michael Ball, Leanne Jones and best supporting actress Tracie Bennett.
Kristin Scott Thomas won best actress in the play category for her role in The Seagull, with Chiwetel Ejiofor named best actor for playing Othello.
Andrew Lloyd Webber was honoured for his achievements in theatre.
Special routine
He was also recognised for his role in bringing theatre to new audiences around the world.
The awards ceremony, which was held at Grosvenor House, was hosted by actor Richard E Grant and included performances from the casts of Parade, Fiddler On The Roof and Hairspray.
A special routine featuring Joseph lead Lee Mead, Evita star Elena Roger and The Sound of Music's Connie Fisher was staged to mark Lloyd Webber's special award.
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