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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

iMordecai
[ 2022 ] Netta

Stephanie J. Block Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, The Cher Show

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Stephanie J. Block, The Cher Show


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, The Cher Show


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, The Cher Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, Falsettos

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, Falsettos

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, Little Miss Sunshine

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 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

Kevin Kline Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. BlockCats

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Stephanie J. Block, 9 to 5


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Stephanie J. BlockWicked

Stephanie J. Block Videos

Stephanie J. Block News


Listen: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Sherz Aletaha Stops By THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast


Explore the insights of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Sherz Aletaha as she discusses the Art of Kindness.

Further Casting Set For KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block


Further casting has been announced for one of the all-time classic musical comedies, KISS ME, KATE,  which is making a long awaited return to the London stage this summer for a strictly limited 15-week run from 4th June until 14th September at the Barbican Theatre.

Listen: Chilina Kennedy On THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast


Broadway star Chilina Kennedy joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast for an inspiring and fun interview. The Beautiful: The Carole King musical lead discussed her new musical A Sign of the Times, finding your voice as an artist and more under the kindness sun. 

Video: See Stephanie J. Block as Lilli Vanessi in a Photoshoot for KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre


In the video here, watch Stephanie J. Block strike a pose as Lilli Vanessi in a photoshoot for Barbican Theatre's Kiss Me Kate!

Performers Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch Return To Bemelmans Bar At The Carlyle


Catch the latest performances by Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar.

Listen: Jonathan Bennett Joins THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast


Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast for an inspiring and fun interview. Listen to the full episode here!

BOOP! THE MUSICAL Star Jasmine Amy Rogers Stops By ART OF KINDNESS Podcast


Join Jasmine Amy Rogers, star of BOOP!, as she discusses her career and the importance of kindness in the arts on the Art of Kindness Podcast.

Listen: THE NOTEBOOK Star John Cardoza Stops By THE ART OF KINDNESS PODCAST


Broadway star John Cardoza stops by The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to share his healing journey through his role in THE NOTEBOOK.

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.

Stephanie J. Block FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Stephanie J. Block next theatre project?

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

How many Broadway shows has Stephanie J. Block been in?

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

How many West End shows has Stephanie J. Block been in?

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

What awards has Stephanie J. Block been nominated for?

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

What awards has Stephanie J. Block won?

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 role in "Wicked."

What was Stephanie J. Block's first West End show?

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

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