2016 Olivier Awards' Nominees React! - Imelda Staunton, Emma Williams, Matt Henry and More!

The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced on Monday 29 February by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards' official hotel partner.

The awards, which this year celebrate their 40th anniversary, will take place on Sunday 3 April at the Royal Opera House. Public tickets for the event are available from Tuesday 1 March for MasterCard cardholders at www.Priceless.com/London.

Below, BroadwayWorld rounds up reactions of the nominees!

Drew McOnie... "It feels incredible!"

Matt Henry... "It's a weird feeling..."

Killian Donnelly... "I'm just going to enjoy the journey..."

Bend It Like Beckham... "Over the moon!"

Killian Donnelly & Matt Henry... "It was this moment of genuine shock..."

Imelda Staunton... "It's very nice to get nominated."

LES MISERABLES.. "It's fantastic!"

Disney's Lion King... "We're very excited. Very excited."

Mamma Mia!... "It's such a privilege to be up for the award!"

Matilda The Musical... "We're thrilled!"

The Mousetrap... "We're absolutely over the moon to be nominated!"

The Railway Children... "We're all thrilled!"

Stomp..."Very excited about it!"

Sunny Afternoon... "We're all very excited and honored!"

The Play That Goes Wrong... "It's an absolute delight!"

The Woman In Black... "Very excited!"

Thriller Live... "Very grateful!"

Jersey Boys... "I think we always find it a massive privilege!"

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time... "It's fantastic! It's great!"

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory... "Yeah, it's amazing!"

Beautiful The Carole King Musical... "It feels amazing!"

The star-studded Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard ceremony will be broadcast in the UK on ITV and Mellow Magic and on the Olivier Awards' new YouTube channel (youtube.com/OlivierAwards) worldwide outside the UK.