Published Thursday, 27 September 2012
Staunton and Ball, who play murderous partners in crime in the Stephen Sondheim production, will compete in the Best Performance in a Musical category alongside Welsh star Daniel Evans, who was nominated for his role in Company.
Sweeney Todd will also go up against Company and The Go-Between for the Best Musical trophy.
The Theatre Awards UK, which celebrate outstanding stage achievements throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, will take place on 28 October in London.