‘Billy’ up for 9 Olivier awards
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“Billy Elliot,” the musical tale of a miner’s son who wants to dance, led the field Wednesday with nine nominations for Britain’s Olivier stage awards.
The show, whose gritty story line and energetic Elton John tunes have made it a critical and popular hit, is up for best new musical, while Stephen Daldry is nominated as best director. James Lomas, George Maguire and Liam Mower, three young actors who have alternated in the title role, were all nominated for best actor in a musical.
They are up against “Star Wars” star Ewan McGregor, nominated for his turn as New York gambler Sky Masterson in a revival of “Guys and Dolls.” That production received eight nominations, including best actress for former “Ally McBeal” star Jane Krakowski.
The Laurence Olivier Awards, Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys, honor achievements in theater, musicals, dance and opera. Winners will be announced Feb. 26.
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