The role earned him an Olivier Award nomination for best actor in a musical.

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Tom Chambers, who stars with Summer Strallen, earned a nomination for best actor in a musical.

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The show is up for nine awards at the 26 February gala, including best actor in a musical - shared between James Lomas, George Maguire and Liam Mower.

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It stars Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, both of whom are nominated for the best actor in a musical award at the Tonys, which honour the best of the Broadway season.

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Unsurprisingly, it has earned him a nomination at the Golden Globes for best actor in a musical or comedy - Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise have also been nominated for best dramatic actress in a comedy and best dramatic actor.

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It ended the night with a number of big wins, including best musical, best director for John Tiffany and best leading actor in a musical for Steve Kazee.

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It is nominated for best new musical, while Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen are in the running for best actress and actor in a musical.

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" Bertie Carvel, best leading actor in a musical nominee for "Matilda: The Musical.

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"There was no change for me from stage to film, " said Grey, who had originated the emcee role onstage and won the 1966 Tony Award for best featured actor in a musical.

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Alec Baldwin repeated his Emmy success at the Globes, winning the best actor in a TV comedy or musical series award.

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