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Stephanie J. Block

Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA

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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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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


Movies

iMordecai
[ 2022 ] Netta

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

Videos

News


All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Portal Theatre

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural season at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, beginning with the World Premiere Musical ONE FOR MY BABY, with a score by the incomparable Harold Arlen and headlined by Broadway stars LANA GORDON and LUBA MASON.
STAGE DOOR MEDIUM LIVE! to Return to Branford's Legacy Theatre In 2025

Branford's Legacy Theatre will continue to pull back the curtain on the theatre's 5th anniversary season with the latest addition to the 2025 lineup. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Listen to an Excerpt from Cher: The Memoir: Part One

Lending her voice to the audiobook is none other than Stephanie J. Block, who won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Cher in The Cher Show. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive excerpt from the book- Chapter 2, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry. Listen here!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
Liz Callaway And More To Lead Developmental Readings of New Musical MARATHON

Marathon, a new musical featuring a book & lyrics by Kara Cutruzzula, music by Kristoffer Bjarke, and direction by Tyrone L. Robinson will receive two private industry readings.
Turn Back Time with Highlights from THE CHER SHOW

In celebration of Cher's memoir's release (which also happens to feature an audiobook read by Tony winner Stephanie J. Block), we're turning back time for a special multimedia flashback of the acclaimed Broadway show.
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Videos You Missed This Week: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, WICKED, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway still set to open in the coming weeks. Catch up on all the latest videos from the week ending November 15, 2024.
Exclusive: KISS ME, KATE Comes to the Big Screen; Watch a Sneak Peek of 'Too Darn Hot'

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway Royalty Stephanie J. Block comes to cinemas across the US for a limited time only from November 17. Watch an exclusive video clip here!
Video: Kelli O'Hara Sings 'Both Sides Now' By Joni Mitchell With Her Daughter

Kelli O'Hara has shared a moving rendition of 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell with her daughter. O'Hara also shared a moving statement about being inspired by music when she does not know what to write. Watch the video!
Jane Monheit Releases New Holiday Single 'Silver Bells' via Club44 Records

CLUB44 RECORDS has released “Silver Bells” – the new holiday single from celebrated jazz vocal stylist Jane Monheit – on streaming and digital formats. The song, a joyously infectious Latin-inspired take on the seasonal classic, was originally released as a bonus track on last year's vinyl edition of her 2022 album, The Merriest.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
Stephanie J. Block to Lend Voice to Audiobook of Cher's Memoir

The first part of Cher's memoir will be released in November and Tony-winner Stephanie J. Block is lending her voice to the audiobook. Block, who starred as the iconic musician in Broadway's The Cher Show, will narrate the audiobook alongside Cher herself resulting in a 'joint performance.'
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall

Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
Hear the Debut Of 'Young And Foolish' From Jane Monheit's New Self-Titled Album

Jane Monheit's new track 'Young and Foolish' debuts exclusively on BroadwayWorld, showcasing her latest musical exploration. Discover the nuances of her performance and what makes this release noteworthy.
A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her

As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater

Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 26, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Cher Show, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Cher Show, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Cher Show, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Falsettos, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Miss Sunshine, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for By the Way, Meet Vera Stark , Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Cats, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wicked .

What awards has Stephanie J. Block won?

Stephanie J. Block has won several notable awards, including: - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cher Show - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Cher Show - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Cher Show - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for 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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