From left, Cynthia Erivo and Raúl Esparza in "Jesus Christ Superstar"; Julanne Chidi Hill and Jully Lee in "The Night of the Iguana"; Aisha Sougou and Melanie Brezill in "JaJa's African Hair Braiding" ...
Critics reflect on the 2026 Olivier Awards, which recognized homegrown British talent and some productions headed for New York.