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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 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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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.
Photos: Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige, and More at WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS) Photo
Photos: Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige, and More at WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS)

All new photos have been released from WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS), which took place on Saturday 10 August at St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, co-hosted by Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters. Check out the photos here!
Show of the Month: Save Up to 43% on Tickets to KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Theatre Photo
Show of the Month: Save Up to 43% on Tickets to KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Theatre

Save up to 43% on tickets to Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Theatre. Tickets are available from £22.50.
Video: Stephanie J. Block Sings 'So In Love' from KISS ME, KATE Photo
Video: Stephanie J. Block Sings 'So In Love' from KISS ME, KATE

Watch Stephanie J. Block sing 'So In Love' from Kiss Me, Kate, running at the Barbican Centre through 14 Sep 2024.
Jeff Harnar Releases New Album 'JEFF HARNAR SINGS SAMMY CAHN: THE SECOND TIME AROUND' Photo
Jeff Harnar Releases New Album 'JEFF HARNAR SINGS SAMMY CAHN: THE SECOND TIME AROUND'

The new album from MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – is available on CD and digital formats now.
Nick Cartell's New Album 'A THOUSAND SPOTLIGHTS' is Now Available Photo
Nick Cartell's New Album 'A THOUSAND SPOTLIGHTS' is Now Available

Broadway star Nick Cartell – currently headlining as Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables – has released his new album A Thousand Spotlights on CD and in streaming and digital platforms today, Friday, July 26.
Exclusive: LES MISERABLES Tour Star Nick Cartell Sings PHANTOM On New Album, 'A Thous Photo
Exclusive: LES MISERABLES Tour Star Nick Cartell Sings PHANTOM On New Album, 'A Thousand Spotlights'

Nick Cartell, star of the LES MISÉRABLES National Tour, debuts a new track from his upcoming album and announces concert dates.
Spotlight: KISS ME, KATE, at Barbican Centre Photo
Spotlight: KISS ME, KATE, at Barbican Centre

Save big on Kiss Me, Kate, this summer’s five-star Barbican blockbuster.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Stephanie J. Block & More in West End's KISS ME, KATE Photo
Video: Stephanie J. Block & More in West End's KISS ME, KATE

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar are currently starring in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre, running through 14 September.  In this all new video, watch highlights of the cast in action!
Student Blog: MT Dream Roles Photo
Student Blog: MT Dream Roles

★⋆.˚⋆⭒˚.⋆⋆｡𖦹°⭒˚｡⋆The power of written manifestation... please let at least one of these roles happen for me.... ty!!!★⋆.˚⋆⭒˚.⋆⋆｡𖦹°⭒˚｡⋆
Review: SETH'S BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW at Theatre Raleigh Photo
Review: SETH'S BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW at Theatre Raleigh

Next up in Theatre Raleigh’s 2024 concert series is Seth Rudetsky. For those unfamiliar, he’s a DJ for SiriusXM on Broadway. He’s worked for more than 20 years as an actor, writer, pianist, and conductor working on blockbuster musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, and The Producers.
Review Roundup: Did KISS ME, KATE Delight the Critics? Photo
Review Roundup: Did KISS ME, KATE Delight the Critics?

A new production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway Royalty and Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block, making her West End debut, has now opened.
Review: KISS ME, KATE, Barbican Theatre Photo
Review: KISS ME, KATE, Barbican Theatre

Adrian Dunbar is the starriest of a starry cast, but lacks the specific experience required to lead the show to its fullest potential
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 19, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Stella Cole Returns to the Avalon Theatre This Month Photo
Stella Cole Returns to the Avalon Theatre This Month

Stella Cole transport is back on Sunday, June 23 with her concert at The Avalon Theatre.
Video: The Cast of KISS ME, KATE in London Perform 'Too Darn Hot' Photo
Video: The Cast of KISS ME, KATE in London Perform 'Too Darn Hot'

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar are currently starring in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre, running through 14 September.  In this all new video, watch a clip from 'Too Darn Hot' from the show.
Sally Wilfert and Steve Marzullo to Present STOP THIS TRAIN at The Green Room 42 Photo
Sally Wilfert and Steve Marzullo to Present STOP THIS TRAIN at The Green Room 42

Broadway songstress Sally Wilfert and music director/composer Steve Marzullo will debut their new show 'Stop This Train' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Riverside Theatre Works to Present BROADWAY TO BOSTON Concert Series Photo
Riverside Theatre Works to Present BROADWAY TO BOSTON Concert Series

Riverside Theatre Works will launch its first in a line of concert series that features one-night-only cabaret concerts starring the Broadway talent that graces the Boston stages from New York City. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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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?

Stephanie J. Block has received numerous nominations for her outstanding performances. She was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Cher Show. Additionally, she received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for The Cher Show and was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Block earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Cher Show as well. Her talent was also recognized with nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Falsettos, along with a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Falsettos. She received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Little Miss Sunshine and for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, where she also garnered a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Furthermore, she was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. Block received recognition at the Kevin Kline Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical for Cats and was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for 9 to 5. Lastly, she earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Wicked.

What awards has Stephanie J. Block won?

Stephanie J. Block has won several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Cher Show, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Cher Show, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Cher Show, and 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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