London’s Olivier Awards proved a triumph for the West End production of the musical “Hairspray,” which won best new musical as well as the awards for best actor in a musical for Michael Ball, above right; best actress, Leanne Jones, above left; and best supporting actress, Tracie Bennett. Kristin Scott Thomas won best actress in a play for her role in “The Seagull,” and Chiwetel Ejiofor was named best actor for the title role in “Othello.” The latest production of George Bernard Shaw’s “Saint Joan” won for best revival, and Rory Kinnear was best supporting actor in a play for his performance in “The Man of Mode.” “The Magic Flute” was named best musical revival, and Simon McBurney’s production of “A Disappearing Number” was named best new play. Rupert Goold won the best director award for his production of “Macbeth,” which is now at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Andrew Lloyd Webber was honored for lifetime achievement.
