The nominees for The Stage Debut Awards, which highlights outstanding performances across the UK, have been announced.
Nominations for 2022 include Jodie Comer in political showstopper Prima Facie, Emilia Clarke in contemplative The Seagull and Sutton Foster in Broadway classic Anything Goes. The star-studded awards also celebrate talents from featured productions, including Spring Awakening, Bloody Elle, Anna X and Cabaret.
Kickstarting the awards, For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy has dominated the Best Performer in a Play category in a trailblazing nomination for the whole ensemble cast.
Both Hugh Coles from Back to the Future: The Musical and Ben Joyce from Jersey Boys have been nominated for Best Performer in a Musical and Best West End Debut Performer.
Editor of The Stage, Alistair Smith, said: “We have a wonderful set of nominees. They reflect the artistic flair, skill and diversity of the next generation of theatrical talent who will ensure that British theatre thrives in the years to come.”
Audiences can vote on the Best West End Debut Performer category online, prior to votes closing on Sunday 4 September.
The Stage Debut Awards will be hosted on Sunday 18 September and live-streamed to viewers via The Stage’s Facebook page.
Words by Alanya Smith
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