Stephanie J. Block Comes To The Long Center For The Performing Arts 1/22

AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE continues its TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON with the incomparable Stephanie J. Block! This dynamic star will take our stage for three nights only, 1/20-22! Stephanie has established herself as one of Broadway's most relevant and versatile leading ladies. She recently starred in 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL as Judy Bernly earning her a Drama Desk nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Leading up to 9 TO 5, Stephanie found herself busy onstage as well as in the recording studio, starring as Elphaba in the Broadway Company of WICKED and recording her debut solo album, THIS PLACE I KNOW.

Other Broadway credits include originating the roles of Grace O'Malley in THE PIRATE QUEEN and Liza Minnelli in THE BOY FROM OZ (opposite Hugh Jackman). She also starred in the First Nat'l Touring Company of WICKED as Elphaba for which she won the prestigious Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress and the Carbonell Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

Some of her regional credits include FUNNY GIRL , CRAZY FOR YOU (L.A. Ovation Award Nominee), OLIVER (Critics Award-Best Actress), James Joyce's THE DEAD, TRIUMPH OF LOVE, THE GRASS HARP, SOUTH PACIFIC, Will Rogers FOLLIES, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG opposite Jason Alexander, and the World Premiere of WICKED.
Ms. Block has sung with numerous symphony orchestras throughout United States. Her solo concert has been critically acclaimed in both NYC and in London. Stephanie's voice can be heard on the original cast recordings of THE BOY FROM OZ, THE PIRATE QUEEN and 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL (Grammy Nomination) and, of course her solo album, THIS PLACE I KNOW. She is a proud member of The Musical Theatre Guild and has been a member of Actors' Equity since 1995.

About Austin Cabaret Theatre:
Founded in 2001, Austin Cabaret Theatre is Austin's only resident professional producing Cabaret, and the only year-round dinner cabaret in Texas. ACT's roster has included such entertainment luminaries as Carol Channing, Eartha Kitt, Elaine Stritch, Charo, Ann Hampton Callaway, Debbie Gravitte, Sam Harris, Andrea McArdle, Jason Graae, Karen Mason, Amanda McBroom, Faith Prince, Lee Roy Reams, and many others. Guest Artists often present student workshops in cabaret performance, question and answer sessions, and special appearances on local programs.

TICKETS: 512-453-2287, or more info at www.austincabaret.org

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos

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