BWW: UK Awards 2014 Nominations - Natalie O'Donoghue's picks!

It's that time of the year again..the BroadwayWorld UK awards! While I am a Glasgow-based reviewer, I spend enough time in the West End to have formed a few strong opinions as to who is most deserving in their category this year.

The big winner for me this year has to be The Light Princess. I saw the production a couple of times at the National Theatre and has won my vote for Best Musical Direction; Lighting; Costume Design and Rosalie Craig as Best Leading Actress.

Although it didn't have a very long run, I really enjoyed the Trevor Nunn production of Fatal Attraction at Theatre Royal Haymarket earlier this year. I thought it was an excellent adaptation and I think that Kristin Davis deserves the award for Best Actress In A New Production of a Play.

Another new London production that I loved this year was Urinetown and I am so glad it got a West End transfer. The only disappointment is that Richard Fleeshman didn't remain in the cast as he is my choice for lead actor in a musical!

Outside of the West End I have voted for the RCS production of The Addams Family at this years Edinburgh Fringe for both Best Musical Direction and Best Scenic Design.

The category which I had most difficulty with was Theatrical Event of the Year. I was thrilled when Kristin Chenoweth announced "An Evening With" at the Royal Albert Hall and it was a very special night. We Will Rock You was one of the first musicals that I fell in love with and I was devastated when it closed so the last night at the Dominion was also a strong contender. However, my vote has to go to Kerry Ellis for her return to Wicked. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Wicked and I was absolutely thrilled to see my first (and favourite) Elphaba reprise the role. Wicked is also my pick for Best Long Running Show in the West End.

Cast your own votes for this year's BWW Awards here

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