Sixteen thousand votes later and your winners have been announced. Our theatre team have been out and about in London handing out the illustrious People's Choice awards. See what the stars and theatres had to say to their fans:
Favourite Theatre Actor
Lee Mead - Joseph
Lee told us he was thrilled to receive the award as it's his first real award. He said:
"I just want to say thank you really to everyone who voted for me. It's just a surprise to win! It's really nice to be appreciated for what you're doing. I wouldn't say that awards drive me, but it's so nice to be appreciated for what you do. It's going right here in my dressing room (places it down)...next to my rear of the year award. Thank you all who voted, its cool...my mum started crying when I told her, she was really happy for me."
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Favourite Theatre Actress
Connie Fisher - Sound of
Connie was stunned by the number of people who voted for her: 'Really? Wow! How cool is that? I've never been popular and this makes me feel really popular. I jumped up and down when I heard that i'd won.'
We asked Connie how many children she'd mothered so far during the role so far:
'Well, three lots of six, plus another eighteen, plus one, plus nineteen... Fifty-eight!'
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Favourite Play
Equus
Daniel Radcliffe was unavailable to collect his award. If you fancy owning this bespoke trophy, send us your best Radcliffe lookey-likey photo. We'll be giving the award to the person who looks the most like our beloved teen star.
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Favourite Musical
Wicked
We asked Kerry Ellis who plays Elphaba what sets Wicked apart from other musicals:
"It has everything, most musicals have a main area that they have done really well but Wicked is a good all rounder. It's got the music, costumes, the set and the story. The story has so many hidden messages that keep you interested.
People can identify with the friendships in the story; it appeals to everyone and keeps them coming back. One of our fans has been to see the show 35 times."
Michael McCabe, Executive Producer sent his thanks to the people:
"On behalf of everyone involved in WICKED, I'd like to thank all the lastminute.com customers who have voted for WICKED and to offer my personal congratulations to our incredible London cast led by Kerry Ellis and Dianne Pilkington. It is very exciting that WICKED has been honoured by the theatregoing public whose support of, and reaction to, the show has been so fantastic from the outset. We are thrilled to have won both 'Favourite Musical' and 'Favourite Theatre Moment' of 2007 and delighted that the Apollo Victoria Theatre has also been named 'Favourite Venue'."
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Favourite Theatre moment
Defying Gravity from Wicked
We asked Kerry how long it took her to learn how to fly:
(Laughs) "Hydraulics are the magic to flying... I do fly, It's magic, pure magic. Children ask me all the time. The lights go down, you can't see anything then the towers come in, there's smoke and so many things going on, its so important that it all goes together."
Favourite Theatre
Apollo Victoria
Richard Brown, general manager at the Apollo theatre was delighted to receive the People's Choice award for Favourite Theatre.
Favourite Pre-Theatre Restaurant
Pizza Express Haymarket
Favourite Song from a Musical
Music of the Night - Phantom Of The Opera
When our theatre guys visited Ramin Karimloo he was already looking very scary in full make up and costume. We asked him what his favourite song from the show was:
"Well its got to be Music of the Night, that or Point of No Return... this is really cool. Thanks guys.'
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And last but not least, the person our customers most want to see back on the West End stage - Daniel Radcliffe
Yeah Dan won!
Posted by: dancerbookl *Jessica* | 10/10/2007 at 05:22 PM
Yup, Dan Radcliffe should stick to plays since his solo movie flopped real bad. I wish him more nudity and gay roles on stage.
Posted by: kylie | 10/10/2007 at 05:44 PM
YUPI!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRANTS DAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: lisa | 10/10/2007 at 06:14 PM
ooohhh, Kylie, sour grapes or what?
Posted by: summer | 10/10/2007 at 06:29 PM
I too, want to see him do more on stage, screen, radio. I feel like Oliver Twist: "more please!"
Posted by: summer | 10/10/2007 at 06:31 PM
YAHOOOOO - Well done to the Meadster. Loving it. Lee the Loppies are so proud of you. Another well deserved win. GO LEE
Posted by: Shirley Cooke | 10/10/2007 at 06:47 PM
GO GO GO Lee. Congratulations. The Loppies were never in any doubt that you'd do it.
Posted by: Karen | 10/10/2007 at 06:55 PM
Many congratulations, Lee from the Loppies. You so deserve the award.
Posted by: JaneO | 10/10/2007 at 06:55 PM
Well done, Lee. No doubt many more awards are to come in the future. Love from the Loppies!
Posted by: Geri | 10/10/2007 at 07:12 PM
Congratulations to Lee. You deserve the award and the Loppies are proud of you.
Posted by: Kathleen | 10/10/2007 at 07:49 PM
Well done Lee! We all voted for you and have seen your show twice already! Absolutely loved it. Best show EVER! You deserved the award.
Posted by: Harry Potter | 10/10/2007 at 08:10 PM
Of course Lee won favorite actor hes the best love you Lee
Posted by: trish1363 | 10/10/2007 at 08:37 PM
Congrats to Lee. (Loppies and Lovelees are all very proud and pleased I'm sure.)
Posted by: Jo4 | 10/10/2007 at 08:51 PM
WELL DONE LEE!!! you are the best ever joesph/ have seen you once and is coming again!!! can wait
Posted by: draco malfoy | 10/10/2007 at 09:18 PM
Well Done everyone that won!
And Lee especially, he's a fantastic actor!
Posted by: Chrissi | 10/10/2007 at 10:19 PM
Congratulations Lee - you are the best!
Came to see you in September and am looking forward to coming again in December!
Can`t wait!
Posted by: micklet | 10/10/2007 at 10:43 PM
Well done to Lee. The Lovelees are so pleased for you.
Posted by: Rhiana-roo | 10/10/2007 at 10:46 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! to everyone that won, especially to Newcomer Daniel Radcliffe in his debut and Equus play. WELL DONE DAN!
Posted by: Minerva | 10/10/2007 at 11:47 PM
You go, Dan! Very impressive.
Posted by: ML | 11/10/2007 at 02:20 AM
Well done Lee, a richly deserved award. All the Loppies are thrilled for you.
Posted by: Jackie | 11/10/2007 at 10:41 AM
CONGRATS Lee, another award for the growing collection. You deserve every one!
Posted by: Ali | 11/10/2007 at 12:11 PM
A truly deserved award for Lee Mead - he's an absolute star and everyone should go and see him in Joseph right now! Congratulations Lee! xx
Posted by: Lotti | 11/10/2007 at 04:45 PM
Lee you are a well deserved winner!
Congratulations on your win and your fantastic performances at the Adelphi...you are a FANTASTIC performer, all the LoveLees are supporting you and delighted you have won!
LoveLees and Loppies are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the Meadstar!
Posted by: LLYB | 11/10/2007 at 04:55 PM
Congratulations Lee - a richly deserved award. You promised a 'hell of a show' and have more than delivered on that promise!
Posted by: Ro | 11/10/2007 at 05:11 PM
Congratulations Lee, further recognition of the amazing job you are doing at the Adelphi. Hope you have plenty space on your mantelpiece because am sure that there will be plenty more where these came from!
Posted by: CMcB | 11/10/2007 at 05:28 PM