The stars were out on March 9 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, where the 2008 Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony was held. The affair, emceed by Richard E. Grant, found stage newcomers shoulder to shoulder with veterans of the theatre. The glorious night offered a few surprises, a load of laughs and much good cheer. Take a look at our extensive Photo Op of the special evening.

Photos by Dave M. Benett for Broadway.com