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Stephanie J. Block
Stephanie Janette Block (born September 19, 1972) is an American actress and singer, known for her work in Broadway musicals. A three-time Tony Award nominee, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for The Mystery of Edwin Drood in 2013, for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Falsettos in 2017, and finally winning as Best Actress in a Musical for The Cher Show in 2019. She is also a six-time Drama Desk Award nominee (and one-time winner) and has appeared on numerous cast recordings. In 2009, she released a solo album, This Place I Know.
Block began her professional musical career in regional theater and by playing Belle in the Disneyland production of Beauty and the Beast in 1992. She made her Broadway debut in the 2003 original production of The Boy from Oz, playing Liza Minnelli. Having read the part of Elphaba in the first reading of Wicked in 2000, she was the first actress to play the role in the US touring production from 2005–06, winning the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress in a Non-Resident production. She later reprised the role on Broadway from 2007–08. She received Drama Desk nominations for the Off-Broadway productions of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (2011) and Little Miss Sunshine (2013), and for the Broadway productions of 9 to 5 (2009), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012), Falsettos (2016) and The Cher Show (2019).
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 1.66 |
Birthday | 1972-09-19 |
Place of Birth | Brea, California, USA |
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![Falsettos](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/rVBnPSthPDvJrVuuiM0xmyI2d5G.jpg)
2017
![Falsettos](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/rVBnPSthPDvJrVuuiM0xmyI2d5G.jpg)
Falsettos
8.3/27
The 2016 Broadway Revival of William Finn's Tony-winning musical. It tells the story of Marvin, a Jewish family man who leaves his wife and son for a...
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Falsettos
![Stephanie J. Block in Concert](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lgStaDScyZ1KbZlDDlR4SN2s5wV.jpg)
2018
![Stephanie J. Block in Concert](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lgStaDScyZ1KbZlDDlR4SN2s5wV.jpg)
Stephanie J. Block in Concert
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This wickedly funny songstress (Falsettos, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Boy from Oz) will blow you away with her powerhouse vocals and hilarious take on he...
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Stephanie J. Block in Concert
![Last Summer with Uncle Ira](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dq4Zn5yMU5u4pr1Khi5puNECmY2.jpg)
2020
![Last Summer with Uncle Ira](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dq4Zn5yMU5u4pr1Khi5puNECmY2.jpg)
Last Summer with Uncle Ira
0/0
Westchester, Summer 1991. Closeted teenager Daniel Rosen begins to come out to himself when his estranged gay uncle Ira returns home, dying of complic...
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Last Summer with Uncle Ira
![Russian Broadway Shut Down](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/imOIumI1Hnbq6JhdZa9v1YbpX9B.jpg)
2014
![Russian Broadway Shut Down](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/imOIumI1Hnbq6JhdZa9v1YbpX9B.jpg)
Russian Broadway Shut Down
0/0
Citing homosexual propaganda law, Russian government outlaws theatrical performances ; Russian Broadway community responds.
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![Still Working 9 to 5](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vP4ItO85VDOIBOzjtW7A3GlLaKL.jpg)
2022
![Still Working 9 to 5](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vP4ItO85VDOIBOzjtW7A3GlLaKL.jpg)
Still Working 9 to 5
10/1
Examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the comedy film “9 to 5” starring Ja...
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Still Working 9 to 5
![James Marshall's Cinderella](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/7jqJIEIrugO4XXt6XGzdAusOv2S.jpg)
2006
![James Marshall's Cinderella](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/7jqJIEIrugO4XXt6XGzdAusOv2S.jpg)
James Marshall's Cinderella
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Popular children's illustrator James Marshall takes a turn at bringing his unique artistic style to several well-known fairy tales. These five animate...
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James Marshall's Cinderella
![iMordecai](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/6hirIspHMoOWtr4KMq5dP1tSMt2.jpg)
2023
![iMordecai](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/6hirIspHMoOWtr4KMq5dP1tSMt2.jpg)
iMordecai
1.3/3
Mordecai Samel is a Holocaust survivor. He grew up in a different time and does not fully understand youth and modern life. His son gives him an iPhon...
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iMordecai
![The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/yAdbFq5Vo3OZSjI9FquJoNI4QLn.jpg)
2009
![The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/yAdbFq5Vo3OZSjI9FquJoNI4QLn.jpg)
The Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration
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Performances from nominees and other stars of the 2008-2009 Broadway season.
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![SIDE BY SIDE BY SUSAN BLACKWELL: FALSETTOS](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
![SIDE BY SIDE BY SUSAN BLACKWELL: FALSETTOS](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
SIDE BY SIDE BY SUSAN BLACKWELL: FALSETTOS
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Susan Blackwell breaks bread with the four leads of Broadway's FALSETTOS: Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells & Brandon Uranowitz.
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