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WhatsOnStage today announce the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, the only major theatre awards to be voted for entirely by the audience, to be held Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 18 February. The nominations are now open to the public for the shortlist and tickets are on sale. This year also sees the addition of two new categories, Best Show Poster and Best Original Cast Recording.
Last year saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child break the WhatsOnStage record for a play with eight awards, Half a Sixpence was the most successful musical with three awards and Cameron Mackintosh received the Equity Award for Lifetime Achievement (So Far).
WhatsOnStage’s Chief Operating Officer Sita McIntosh said today, “We are delighted to launch this year’s WhatsOnStage Awards which sees us return to the Prince of Wales Theatre in February 2018. Now in their 18th year, the awards continue to grow in stature attracting the biggest names in UK theatre. Following feedback from our online readers, this year we are thrilled to add two new awards to the line-up.
Best Show Poster reflects the often unsung work that goes on behind the scenes to create a successful, and in many cases iconic brand for a production, some of which are as instantly recognisable as many global consumer brands today.
Best Original Cast Recording has been introduced to reflect the fact that the experience of live theatre can continue, even after you’ve left the auditorium. A memorable production can be re-lived over and over again.”
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