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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

Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate
[West End]
2024
Lilli Vanessi
Katharine
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
The Baker's Wife
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
The Baker's Wife [Replacement]
The Bedwetter The Bedwetter
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Musical, 2022
Beth Ann
The Cher Show The Cher Show
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
"Star" Cher
The Cher Show The Cher Show
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Cher
Brigadoon Brigadoon
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Concert Production, 2017
Performer
Falsettos Falsettos
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Trina
Little Miss Sunshine Little Miss Sunshine
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2013
Sheryl Hoover
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Edwin Drood
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2011
Gloria Mitchell
Anything Goes Anything Goes
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Reno Sweeney [Replacement]
Reno Sweeney [Replacement]
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Judy Bernly
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Judy Bernly
The Pirate Queen The Pirate Queen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Grace (Grania) O'Malley
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Elphaba [Replacement]
Elphaba [Replacement]
Elphaba
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]
The Boy From Oz The Boy From Oz
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Liza Minnelli
Wicked
[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

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Turn Back Time with Highlights from THE CHER SHOW Photo
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.
Videos You Missed This Week: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, WICKED, and More Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Vot Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Tr Photo
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 Photo
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.
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Coming to U.S. Theaters Photo
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Coming to U.S. Theaters

Kiss Me, Kate, the recent West End revival starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be hitting U. S. movie theaters starting on November 17. As previously reported, the film will also be available in the U.K., Canada, and other international markets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre Plays Final Performance Today Photo
KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre Plays Final Performance Today

Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Centre, starring Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar, plays its final performance today, Saturday, 14 September.
All Roads Theatre Company Will Host Inaugural 'Broadway Showstoppers' Concert Photo
All Roads Theatre Company Will Host Inaugural 'Broadway Showstoppers' Concert

ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY has announcedthe first in an upcoming series of Musical Theatre Concerts featuring Broadway headliners, an ensemble of singers and dancers, and a live 16-piece orchestra.
Rob Houchen, Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, and More to Join Scott Alan Live at Cadoga Photo
Rob Houchen, Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, and More to Join Scott Alan Live at Cadogan Hall

Special guest vocalists Rob Houchen, Christine Alladoo, Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, Lucie Jones, and Stuart Matthew Price will join internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 6.30PM.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 3, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 3, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the holiday weekend!
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Will Be Released in UK Cinemas Photo
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Will Be Released in UK Cinemas

Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre will receive a cinema release! Fans of the show can sign up for an email list to be notified when more information has been announced.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to Star Of The Day Photo
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to Star Of The Day

Star of the Day has announced casting for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a musical whodunnit by Rupert Holmes based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel of the same name.
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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?

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, and 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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