Melanie La Barrie and Bonnie Langford to host 24th annual WHATSONSTAGE AWARDS

WhatsOnStage has announced that Melanie La Barrie and Bonnie Langford will host the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, which will be held at the London Palladium on 11 February.

The evening will see winners crowned across a range of categories, with theatregoers also enjoying a host of exclusive live performances, which will be announced soon, from top stage talent, accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra.

Melanie La Barrie said: “I’m thrilled to be involved with the WhatsOnStage Awards this year. I have a long and wonderful history with this ceremony and to take on this new role is very exciting. I look forward to being a part of this extraordinary landmark event in our theatrical calendar. It’s going to be a stellar evening.”

Bonnie Langford added: “I am thrilled to be hosting the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, an exciting event in the theatrical calendar! I want to wish all the nominees the best of luck and I cannot wait to celebrate with you all on 11 February at The London Palladium.”

The Bridge Theatre’s critically acclaimed smash-hit production of Guys & Dolls leads the pack this year, with 12 nominations. Also performing strongly in the musical categories are Jamie Lloyd’s production of Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger with 9 nominations, and Michael Longhurst’s production of Next to Normal at the Donmar Warehouse with 6 nominations.

This year was a brilliant one for the National Theatre, who receive 24 nominations in total – they lead the straight play categories with their phenomenally successful production of James Graham’s Dear England with 10 nominations. Also featuring strongly in the straight play categories are Stranger Things: The First Shadow, playing at the Phoenix Theatre, with 8 nominations, and The Effect – also directed by Lloyd, with 5 nominations at the National Theatre.

Voting for the winners of the awards closes today.

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