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Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA

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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 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
Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical
[ 2024 ] Lilli

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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PBS has confirmed that the recording of Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face will air on Friday, May 16 as part of the Great Performances series.
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

The recent West End revival of Kiss Me, Kate starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be airing on PBS as part of the channel's Great Performances lineup. The PBS premiere is set for Friday, May 30 at 9 p.m. ET.
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Theatre Aspen announced Sirius-XM radio host Seth Rudetsky is returning to Aspen to host a one-night-only performance of his “Broadway Concert Series” with Tony Award-winning actress Stephanie J. Block.
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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?

Stephanie J. Block has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Cher Show and Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Cher Show. She also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for The Cher Show and won Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the 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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