“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the new musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel, and a revival of the Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince 1981 box-office flop* “Merrily We Roll Along” received seven nominations each on Monday for the 2014 Olivier Awards.

    Three other U.S. imports, the smash hit “The Book of Mormon” by “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, “The Scottsboro Boys” and “Once,” a musical version of the eponymous* film, got six each, including for best new musical.

    “It’s been an extraordinary year for London theater,” said Mark Rubinstein, president of the Society of London Theater.

    The winners will be named at the Royal Opera House on April 13.

    (SD-Agencies)