Sir Tim Rice to Receive Special Honor at 2012 Olivier Awards
Three-time Tony Award-winning British lyricist Tim Rice will receive the Special Award at the 2012 Olivier Awards as a "celebration of his outstanding contribution to musical theater." The ceremony, hosted by Sweeney Todd co-stars Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, will be held on April 15 at the Royal Opera House in London. Rice won two Tony Awards for his work on Evita and one for Aida. His o…