Stephanie J. Block

Stephanie won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, as well as winning The Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Award for her STAR turn in The Cher Show. Ms.Block was also recognized for her role of Trina in Lincoln Center Theatre's 2016 revival of Falsettos garnering her the Tony Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics nominations. In 2013 she was recognized with both the Drama Desk and TONY Award nomination(s) for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Alice Nutting/Edwin DROOD in The Roundabout Theater’s production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Other Broadway credits include Reno Sweeney in the 2011 TONY Award winning revival of Anything Goes, and 9 to 5: The Musical playing the role of Judy Bernly. She created the roles of Grace O'Malley in The Pirate Queen and Liza Minnelli In The Boy From Oz. Ms. Block is best known for her portrayal as Elphaba in the Broadway company of Wicked as well as originating the role in the First National Tour for which she won numerous awards including the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.