The best of Great Britain's theater scene was celebrated on Sunday with the annual WhatsOnStage.com Awards, held at London's Palace Theatre. The ceremony, hosted by West End One Man, Two Guvnors star Rufus Hound and television presenter Mel Giedroyc, featured performances by cast members from Taboo, Soho Cinders, Jesus Christ Superstar (with stars and winners Melanie C and Tim Minchin), Top Hat (starring Broadway veterans Gavin Lee and Kristen Beth Williams), Newsies, as well as West End stars Sheridan Smith and David Bedella, among others.

Click here for a full list of WhatsOnStage.com Award winners, and check out the gallery below for a look at the ceremony and winner's circle.

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Michael Ball displays his award for Best Actor in a Musical, which he won for his performance in Sweeney Todd.
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Imelda Staunton proudly holds her WhatsOnStage.com Award for Best Actress in a Musical, which she won for her Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd.
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Melanie C is overjoyed to show off her WhatsOnStage.com Award for her performance as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Rupert Everett is the recipient of the Best Actor in a Play Award, for his performance as Oscar Wilde in The Judas Kiss.
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Legendary pop singer Boy George smiles for the camera after receiving the Best Off-West End Production award for his musical Taboo.
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Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle displays his WhatsOnStage.com Award for Best Theatre Event of the Year, the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.
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Matilda composer Tim Minchin is the recipient of the Best Supporting Actor in a Musical award for his work as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Sheridan Smith is thrilled to be named Best Actress in a Play, for her work as Hedda Gabler.
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Top Hat stars and Broadway veterans Kristen Beth Williams and Gavin Lee get close at the WhatsOnStage.com Awards.
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Les Miserables star Danielle Hope shows off that production’s award for Best West End Show.
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Les Miserables star Ramin Karimloo takes home an award for Best Takeover performance.
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Terre Blair, the widow of legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch, accepts the Best Original Music award for Sweet Smell of Success on her husband’s behalf.
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Will Young of London’s Cabaret revival, is over the moon to be named Best Newcomer.
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Sheridan Smith and Tim Minchin share a hug in the press room.
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In 2012, Ruth Wilson received an Olivier Award for her performance in Anna Christie.
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Show host Rufus Hound scales the stage wall.
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Sam Buttery and the cast of Taboo performs at the Palace Theatre.
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Boy George accepts Taboo’s award for Best Off-West End Production.
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Melanie C sings "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Melanie C drinks in the audience’s enthusiasm for her performance.
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Melanie C accepts her award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical.
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Tim Minchin performs “Heaven on Their Minds” from Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Tim Minchin receives his Best Supporting Actor in a Musical trophy.
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Top Hat stars Gavin Lee & Kristen Beth Williams perform a number from that musical.
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Top Hat cast members Gavin Lee & Kristen Beth Williams sing one of Irving Berlin’s classic tunes.
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Top Hat’s Gavin Lee & Kristen Beth Williams wow the audience with their performance.
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Sheridan Smith won a 2013 WhatsOnStage.com.com Award for her dramatic performance as Hedda Gabler.
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Sheridan Smith wows the crowd with "Stagey and Proud.”
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Will Newsies be the next Broadway hit to play the West End?
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The WhatsOnStage.com Awards also featured a performance from Newsies.
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Soho Cinders Beverly Rudd & Suzie Chard perform a selection from that musical as part of the ceremony.
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Beverly Rudd & Suzie Chard of Soho Cinders sing a number from that show.
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David Bedella performs alongside cast members from Dreamgirls.
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David Bedella joins Dreamgirls cast members to entertain the audience.
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Imelda Staunton accepts her Best Actress in a Musical Award for Sweeney Todd.
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Hosts Rufus Hound and Mel Giedroyc play with Olympian Peter Wilson’s gold metal.
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Rufus Hound gives a bear hug to his companions on stage.
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Will Young thanks the voters for naming him Best Newcomer.
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Danny Boyle joins performers from the Olympics Opening Ceremonies at the after party.
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The concert included a performance by a host of drummers.
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