The hosts have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
Returning for their second year, West End stars Mazz Murray (Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You) and her sister Gina Murray (Chicago, Fame) will host this year’s awards.
The awards will take place at the London Palladium on Sunday 8 March 2026.
Nominations were announced last week, and include 14 nominations for major new West End show Paddington The Musical.
Other high scorers include Evita with 9 nominations, The Great Gatsby with 6 nominations, and The Importance of Being Earnest with 5 nominations.
The awards are the only major theatre awards decided by theatregoers themselves. You can vote for the awards from now until 22 January 2026 at 12pm.
Winners of the 2025 awards included Starlight Express, Macbeth starring David Tennant, and Hello, Dolly! starring Imelda Staunton.
View all of the 2026 nominations here.
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