Stephanie J. Block

Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA

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Stephanie J. Block BIO

Broadway: The Cher Show (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award Winner), Falsettos (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), Anything Goes, 9 to 5: The Musical (Drama Desk nomination), The Pirate Queen, The Boy from Oz, Wicked. Off-Broadway: Brigadoon (Encores); Little Miss Sunshine (Drama Desk nomination); By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Drama Desk nomination). Film & Television: “iMorcecai,” “Bluff City Law,” “Rise,” “Madam Secretary,” “Orange Is the New Black,” “Homeland,” “It Could Be Worse,” “Stephanie J. Block Live from Lincoln Center” for Great Performances on PBS. She currently co-hosts & co-produces Stages Podcast with Marylee Fairbanks and can be accessed wherever you get your podcasts.

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Stephanie J. Block STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Lilli Vanessi

Katharine

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
The Baker's Wife

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
The Baker's Wife [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Musical, 2022
Beth Ann

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
"Star" Cher

[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Cher

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Concert Production, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Trina

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2013
Sheryl Hoover

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Edwin Drood

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2011
Gloria Mitchell

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Reno Sweeney [Replacement]

Reno Sweeney [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Judy Bernly

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Judy Bernly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Grace (Grania) O'Malley

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]

Elphaba [Replacement]

Elphaba

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Liza Minnelli

[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Ensemble


Stephanie J. Block Movies

[2022]iMordecai Netta

Stephanie J. Block Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Stephanie J. Block, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

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Video: Watch Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in New KISS ME, KATE Trailer

Watch a trailer for Kiss Me Kate, starring Stephanie J. Block, Adrian Dunbar, and more, coming to the Barbican Centre in London this summer!

Interview: Morgan Scott On Starring in THE CHER SHOW National Tour

Cher needs only one name to be immediately identified. When it comes to dramatizing her life for the stage, however, it’s not surprising that it takes three performers to play her in the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show,” which comes to the Boch Center Wang Theatre March 15–17 on its North American tour.

Carminho Talks POOR THINGS & More On ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

Join Carminho as she discusses POOR THINGS and more on the Art of Kindness Podcast. Get an inside look into her creative process, her experiences, and her thoughts on kindness in the art world.

Sara Jean Ford and More Join the Theatre Raleigh Concert Series

Theatre Raleigh has added Broadway performer Sara Jean Ford as well as local and regional performers to its 2024 concert series. Learn more about the full series lineup here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE

Photos have been released from opening night of Sheffield Theatres' production of Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Check out the photos here!

March BIRTHDAY Feature and a QUIZ: Honoring Those Born in March

Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.

Review: Stephanie J Block Shows her Softer Side In THE MOTHER at 92nd Street Y

Unlike the characters she often plays on stage, this view of Stephanie J Block was sentimental, vulnerable, cozy, and very very warm. It was an evening filled with gratitude for the blessings of life that was brimming over with humor, mostly self-deprecating. The amazing thing is the picture of the artist is just as badass as any of her onstage alter egos.

Listen: Annaleigh Ashford and Joe Tapper on THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

Broadway couple Annaleigh Ashford (Sweeney Todd) and Joe Tapper (The White Chip) joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week for an inspiring interview.  Listen to the full episode here!

Dame Rosemary Squire And Sir Howard Panter Receive Freedom Of The City Of London

The City of London Corporation has announced that theatre entrepreneurs Dame Rosemary Squire and Sir Howard Panter have received the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of their contribution to theatre and the cultural life of London.

Listen: Legendary Choreographer Alonzo King Stop By ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

Legendary choreographer Alonzo King discusses the transformative power of stillness and more in an inspiring interview on the Art of Kindness podcast with Robert Peterpaul. Stream the Black History Month special now on Broadway Podcast Network.

Spotlight: Stephanie J. Block in an All New Concert at Kaufmann Concert Hall

Stephanie J. Block in an all-new concert – songs by Jule Styne, James Taylor & more!

Charlie Stemp and Georgina Onuorah Join the Cast of KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Theatre

Olivier nominee Charlie Stemp (Crazy For You, Mary Poppins) and rising star Georgina Onuorah (The Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma!) are set to captivate audiences this summer as they co-star in the much-loved quintessential Cole Porter musical comedy KISS ME, KATE.

Performers Jim Caruso & Matt Baker Return To The Legendary Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

PERFORMERS JIM CARUSO & MATT BAKER return to Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel on Sundays from 9pm - Midnight starting Sunday, February 11, 2024. Join them for an evening of swinging standards and special guest performances. Don't miss this legendary show!

Alex Newell Will Perform a Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall in September 2024

Star of stage and screen Alex Newell will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 2:30pm and 6.30pm.

NEXT TO NORMAL, THE PALACIOS SISTERS & More Lead Washington DC's September 2024 Top Picks

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for February 2024 including Next to Normal, The Palacios Sisters and more!

The Broadway Community Pays Tribute to Chita Rivera

Social media timelines are flooded in memoriam of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who passed at the age of 91. Take a look at her life and legacy on the Great White Way.

Listen: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Star Caesar Samayoa Talks Broadway Self Care & More On THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

Caesar Samayoa discusses his role in 'How to Dance in Ohio' and shares insights on self-care and working in the Belasco Theatre in an inspiring interview on the Art of Kindness Podcast. Listen now on Broadway Podcast Network.

Stephanie J. Block to Present THE MOTHER at 92NY in February

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present the return of Stephanie J. Block to the Kaufmann Concert Hall stage for her only NYC concert appearance of the season. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: Telly Leung at Theatre Raleigh

Kicking off Theatre Raleigh’s 2024 concert series is Broadway star Telly Leung. For those unfamiliar, he has appeared in long-running hits such as Rent and Aladdin, revivals of Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures, and Godspell, as well as short-lived musicals such as Allegiance and In Transit.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Stephanie J. Block FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Stephanie J. Block's next show will be Kiss Me, Kate which opens on 6/18/2024 on West End.

Stephanie J. Block has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

Stephanie J. Block has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Stephanie J. Block has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. These nominations include Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Cher Show," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for the same show, and an Outstanding Actress in a Musical nomination at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in "The Cher Show." Block was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "The Cher Show." Additionally, she received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Falsettos." Block's accolades also include a Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical nomination at the Tony Awards for "Falsettos." Other nominations include Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Miss Sunshine," Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," and a Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical nomination at the Tony Awards for the same production. Block was also nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical at the Kevin Kline Awards for "Cats," and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "9 to 5." She also received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for her role in "Wicked."

Stephanie J. Block has won several awards for her performances, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Cher Show." She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, she received the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in "Wicked."

Stephanie J. Block's first West End show was Kiss Me, Kate which opened in 2024

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