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2025 Olivier Awards Celebrate Excellence in London Theatre

The 2025 Olivier Awards honored outstanding achievements in theatre, with 'Giant' and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' among the top winners.

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The victory marks the first Olivier Award for 79-year-old Lithgow, who also recently starred in the Oscar-winning film Conclave.
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The Oliviers were handed out in a ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall hosted by Broadway, TV and runway star Billy Porter and British soul singer Beverley Knight.
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Giant’s tally of three Olivier awards on Sunday night was matched by two musicals: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Fiddler on the Roof.
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Updated: Apr 6th, 2025, 7:48 PM ET

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At the 2025 Olivier Awards, held at London's Royal Albert Hall, 'Giant' won accolades including Best New Play. John Lithgow was awarded Best Actor for his role as Roald Dahl. 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' was recognized as Best New Musical, with notable performances by John Dagleish and Imelda Staunton. The event highlighted a range of talent across theater, opera, and dance, emphasizing the vibrancy of London's artistic community as well as the importance of welcoming international artists.

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John Lithgow's portrayal of Roald Dahl in 'Giant' won him the best actor award, underscoring the play's strong thematic content regarding Dahl's controversial views.
'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' emerged as a major winner with multiple awards, highlighting the success of adapted narratives in contemporary theater.
The ceremony recognized a diverse range of talent and productions, signifying a celebratory moment in the UK's theater scene, as exemplified by the wins of 'Fiddler on the Roof' and 'Oedipus'.

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