Stephanie J. Block

Quick Facts

Full Name	Stephanie J. Block
Occupation	Stage Actress
Date Of Birth	Sep 19, 1972(1972-09-19)
Age	52
Birthplace	Brea
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Virgo

Stephanie J. Block Biography

Stephanie J. Block is one of the most popular and richest Stage Actress who was born on September 19, 1972 in Brea, California, United States. Acclaimed Broadway and Off-Broadway stage actress who played leading roles in The Boy from Oz, Wicked, Anything Goes and The Cher Show.

Paige O’Hara voiced Belle in the 1991 movie Beauty and the Beast; Block portrayed the same heroine on stage.

Stephanie Janette Block (born September 19, 1972) is an American actress and singer, most known for her work on the Broadway stage.

Block starred alongside Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, and Marc Kudisch in the new musical adaptation of the 1980 film 9 to 5. The production was directed by Joe Mantello, with music written by Dolly Parton. The show opened on Broadway in April 2009 at the Marquis Theatre and closed in September 2009. Block starred as Judy Bernly, the frazzled divorcée, the role played by Jane Fonda in the film. For this role Block was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.

She starred opposite her husband, Sebastian Arcelus, in the first national tour of Wicked.

Stephanie J. Block Net Worth

Stephanie J. Block is one of the richest Stage Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Stephanie J. Block 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At the start of her career, she acted in regional theater productions and also sang in several commercials.

She won a Critics Table Award for Best Actress for her work in Oliver! and a Drama Desk Award for her role in 9 to 5.

Block was born on September 19, 1972, in Brea, California, and has one sister, Renée. Her mother, Rosemarie (Garritano), worked for the local school district, and her father, Steven Block, was a welfare fraud investigator. She was raised Catholic, and is of German and Italian descent. Block grew up in Brea, where she attended St. Angela Merici Parish School. Later she attended an all-girls Catholic private school, Rosary High School in Fullerton, California, for her secondary education. She finished up her high school years at the Orange County High School of the Arts.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Stephanie J. Block Dating?

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In 2007 Block was seen in the title role of the new Broadway musical The Pirate Queen. The music was written by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil. Block was praised by critics, such as Ben Brantley from The New York Times, for giving a “truly felt, realistic, performance”. She also received a nomination for a Drama League Award for her performance. Plagued by insufficient ticket sales and harsh reviews, the show opened in April and barely played for two months at the Hilton Theatre, closing in June. Later that year Block reprised the role of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway beginning October 9, 2007, where she replaced Julia Murney. She left the production after eight months on June 15, 2008, and was succeeded by Kerry Ellis.

Facts & Trivia

Stephanie Ranked on the list of most popular Stage Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Stephanie J. Block celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.

Additionally, Block has appeared on numerous cast recordings and released a solo album, This Place I Know, in 2009. Her television credits include recurring roles on Madam Secretary (2017) and Rise (2018).

Why did Idina Menzel replace Stephanie J Block?

Block was the first Elphaba on Broadway. The producers replaced her after a few months because Idina Menzel already had a following from Rent.

Why did Stephanie J Block leave Wicked?

Unfortunately, she injured herself during rehearsals , so original Broadway Understudy Kristy Cates, had to fly over and cover for her.

Who is Stephanie J Block husband?

Sebastian Arcelus

How old is Stephanie Block?

49 years (September 19, 1972)

Was Stephanie J Block in Orange is the new black?

Francine Dennis is a Corrections Officer working in Maximum Security, as seen in Season Four. She is portrayed by Stephanie J. Block.