The 2016 Laurence Olivier Awards were held on Sunday 3 April 2016 at the Royal Opera House, London. The 40th anniversary ceremony was hosted by Michael Ball. A highlights show was broadcast on ITV shortly after the live event ended.
Any new production that opened between 26 February 2015 and 16 February 2016 in a theatre represented in membership of the Society of London Theatre was eligible for consideration, provided it had performed at least 30 performances.
The nominations were announced on 29 February 2016 in 26 categories.
The following 20 productions, including three operas and one dance, received multiple nominations:
The following six productions, including one dance, received multiple awards:
