Olivier Awards 2023: Best Actor winner Paul Mescal is dapper in black

Paul Mescal looked dapper when he arrived at the Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.

The 27-year-old star, who won Best Actor for his role as Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire at the Almeida Theatre, wore a black suit and matching tie for the evening.

He wore a sleek white shirt and completed his look by opting for a pair of polished black pumps.

The Normal People star completed a sold-out run of the play at the Almeida Theater in February and transferred to the Phoenix Theater in the West End for a six-week run last month.

A Streetcar Named Desire is a play written by Tennessee Williams when the United States experienced a period of change after World War II.

Fashion Spotlight: The star, who won Best Actor for his role as Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire at the Almeida Theatre, wore a black suit and matching tie.

It follows the story of a woman named Blanche who moves in with her younger sister Stella and her husband Stanley.

Blanche seems to lose her grip on reality by not being able to get what she wants most.

The harrowing plot ends with Stanley raping Blanche, and Stella has Blanche committed to a mental institution because she believes the rape allegations are signs that she is losing her sanity.

Jodie Comer and Paul are among the nominees for best gongs at the 2023 Olivier Awards.

West End stars will celebrate the best of British theater at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday, hosted by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham.

A new stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film, My Neighbor Totoro, leads the pack with nine nominations, with star Mei Mac nominated for best actress.

He faces competition from Killing Eve star Jodie for her critically acclaimed one-person work Prima Facie; Patsy Ferran for A Streetcar Named Desire; Janet McTeer for Phaedra; and Nicola Walker for Corn is Green.

Meanwhile, Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul is nominated for best actor for his role in the new stage adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire.

Strike a pose: She wore a sleek white shirt and completed her look by opting for a pair of polished black pumps.

All Stars: Paul is seen with his A Streetcar Named Desire co-stars (L-R) Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan, and director Rebecca Frecknall (right)

All smiles: A Streetcar Named Desire (LR) stars Dwane Walcott, Patsy Ferran, Anjana Vasan and Paul could be seen smiling as they posed outside the Royal Albert Hall.

On stage: Paul completed a sold-out run of the play at the Almeida Theater in February and transferred to the Phoenix Theater in the West End for a six-week run last month.

He will fight David Tennant for Good; Tom Hollander for Patriots; Rafe Spall for To Kill a Mockingbird; and Giles Terera for Blues For An Alabama Sky in the men’s category.

Set in Sheffield and opening in the city in 2019 before moving to London this year, Standing At The Sky’s Edge is the most nominated musical with eight nominations, including best new musical and best director.

She was also recognized in the best musical actress category for her lead Faith Omole, who will compete against Katie Brayben for Tammy Faye; Anoushka Lucas for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!; and Miri Mesika for The Band’s Visit.

The best actor in a musical category will be chosen from Alon Moni Aboutboul for The Band’s Visit; Julian Ovenden for the South Pacific; Andrew Rannells for Tammy Faye; and Arthur Darvill for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

Freshly transferred to the West End after sold out Broadway, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is one of the most nominated shows this year with seven nominations, including best musical revival.

Close behind, with six nominations each, are A Streetcar Named Desire, To Kill A Mockingbird and The Band’s Visit, the musical adapted from the Israeli film of the same name.

It’s a big year for first-time acting nominations with 27 people receiving their first nods, including Comer, Mescal, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Caroline Quentin, Sharon Small, and Anjana Vasan.

Several famous faces, including Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood, burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese and Dracula Untold actor Luke Evans, will present awards during the ceremony.

Hostess with the mostess: Stars of the West End will celebrate the best of British theater at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday presented by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham

Bewitching: A new stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film, My Neighbor Totoro, leads the pack with nine nominations, with star Mei Mac nominated for best actress.

Talented: She faces competition from Killing Eve star Jodie Comer for her critically acclaimed prima facie work.

Wow! Close behind with six nominations each for A Streetcar Named Desir (Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran pictured)

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Irish singer Ronan Keating, composer of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Tim Minchin, Bridgerton actress Golda Rosheuvel and Kingsman: The Secret Service’s Mark Strong will also take the stage to announce the winners.

The ceremony is timed to see Waddingham perform an opening number, written by The Great British Bake Off Musical composer Pippa Cleary, with West End stars.

Meanwhile, the green carpet, which was made from real grass last year, also makes a comeback.

The 2023 Olivier Awards will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX from 10:15 p.m. to 12:20 a.m.