The Laurence Olivier Award for Most Popular Show 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, which is determined solely by a fan-vote, was introduced in 2002, was not presented for 2003–2009, then was presented from 2010 through 2016, after which it was discontinued.
On the eight occasions that fans submitted votes on this award, it consistently went to a musical production, including twice each for The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Les Misérables.
Winners and nominees 2000s Year Production 2002 The Phantom of the Opera Cats Mamma Mia! Reduced Shakespeare Company
2010s Year Production 2010 Wicked Billy Elliot The Phantom of the Opera War Horse We Will Rock You 2011 We Will Rock You Billy Elliot Jersey Boys Les Misérables 2012 Les Misérables Billy Elliot Jersey Boys Wicked 2013 Billy Elliot Matilda The Phantom of the Opera Wicked 2014 Les Misérables Matilda The Phantom of the Opera Wicked 2015 Wicked Billy Elliot Jersey Boys Matilda 2016 The Phantom of the Opera Jersey Boys Les Misérables Matilda
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