Paddington sweeps Olivier Awards

In a star-studded ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall, 'Paddington The Musical' converted seven of its 11 nominations into wins, highlighting a successful night for family-oriented theater.

Rachel Zegler's emotional Best Actress in a Musical win for her West End debut in 'Evita' was a highlight of the evening.

Paapa Essiedu took home Best Actor for his role in 'The Stranger,' while the production of 'Into The Woods' also saw multiple successes.

The awards returned to prime-time BBC for the first time in 23 years, reflecting a resurgence in public interest for live theater.