The Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical was an annual award presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of the "world-class status of London theatre." The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, and renamed in 1984 in honour of English actor and director Laurence Olivier.
This award was introduced in 1981, was also presented in 1982 and 1984, then was retired.
Winners and nominees 1980s Year Recipient Production Contribution 1981 Gillian Lynne Cats Choreography Vernel Bagneris One Mo' Time Writing and Direction Joe Layton Barnum The Staging The Mitford Girls The Style and Design 1982 Guys and Dolls The Pirates of Penzance Song and Dance The Beggar's Opera 1984 Ned Sherrin The Ratepayers' Iolanthe Show Conception Howard Goodall The Hired Man The Music John Napier Starlight Express Show Design Trevor Nunn Starlight Express Overall Impact of the Production
See also Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre
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