Love Never Dies receives 10 Helpmann Award nominations

The Australian production of Love Never Dies, currently playing at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, yesterday received an incredible 10 Helpmann Awards nominations including Best Musical.

The annual Helpmann Awards, now in their tenth year and named in honour of Sir Robert Helpmann, were established in 2001 by Live Performance Australia (LPA) to recognise, celebrate and promote Australia’s live performance industry.

The Australian production of Love Never Dies has received the following nominations:

Best Male Actor in a Musical – Ben Lewis

Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical – Simon Gleeson

Best MusicalLove Never Dies

Best Costume Design – Gabriela Tylesova

Best Scenic Design – Gabriela Tylesova

Best Lighting Design – Nick Schlieper

Best Sound Design – Mick Potter

Best Music Direction – Guy Simpson

Best Choreography in a Musical – Graeme Murphy

Best Direction of a Musical – Simon Phillips

The winners will be announced at a live awards ceremony, held at Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, on Monday 1 August. Love Never Dies‘ Best Male Actor in a Musical nominee Ben Lewis will perform at the ceremony.

Tickets for the Helpmann Awards can be purchased from the Sydney Opera House and the show will be broadcast live in Australia on channel 132, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.

For more information on the Helpmann Awards, visit the official website. Visit www.loveneverdies.com.au for more information on Love Never Dies in Melbourne.

[Photo credit: Jeff Busby]