All winners and performances of the 2026 Musical Awards Gala at a glance
Wednesday 20 May was all about the 26th edition of the Musical Awards. It was an evening full of surprises, big winners and spectacular performances of musicals that can be seen in Dutch theatres this season and next.
The Winners
VriendenLoterij Audience Award for Best Musical: 40-45, the Musical
Award for Emerging Talent: Ward van Klinken - Dear Evan Hansen
Best Female Supporting Actor: Joy Wielkens - Hadestown
Best Male Supporting Actor: Edwin Jonker - Hadestown
Best Original Dutch Musical: ALETTA de musical
Best Female lead in a Small Musical: Kim-Lian van der Meij - Stoornis of My Life
Best Male lead in a Small Musical: Alex Klaasen - Stoornis of My Life
Best Small Musical: Stoornis of My Life
Best Major Musical: Foxtrot
Best Female Lead in a Major Musical: Desi van Doeveren - ALETTA de musical
Best Male Lead in a Major Musical: Richard Groenendijk - Hairspray
Eventim Audience Award for Best Family Musical: Mees Kees: de husselrace
The Performances
During the Gala, cast members of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Stoornis of My Life, Vlieg met me mee, CATS, Titanique, Willem van Oranje, We Will Rock You, Onze Jordaan, EVITA, & Juliet brought the best songs to life with spectacular performances.
You can watch all the performances from this special evening here. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, settle down comfortably on the sofa and enjoy the very best that musical-loving Netherlands has to offer.
