A host of theatre artists have been announced as performers at the 2020 Olivier Awards, which will be broadcast October 25 on ITV. The mostly pre-filmed event, hosted by Jason Manford, will be available to viewers internationally via the Official London YouTube channel.
Viewers can expect performances from current nominees Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen) and Miriam-Teak Lee (& Juliet). Olivier winner Sharon D. Clarke will honor Sunset Boulevard and Aspects of Love lyricist Don Black, who is receiving the Olivier Special Award for contribution to theatre. Black will be presented his award by Andrew Lloyd Webber and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
Ian McKellen will also be honored in his for his solo show, Ian McKellen On Stage, which toured over 80 venues, raising funds for different charities at each stop.