Stephanie J. Block Explained

Stephanie J. Block
Birth Name:Stephanie Janette Block
Birth Date:19 September 1972
Birth Place:Brea, California, U.S.
Years Active:1994–present
Occupation:Actor, singer
Known For:Wicked
The Cher Show
Into the Woods
Children:1

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

Block made her Broadway debut in 2003, originating the role of Liza Minnelli in The Boy from Oz. After reading for the role of Elphaba during the early stages of Wicked in 2000, Block became the first actress to play the role in the show's first U.S. national tour in 2005. She later reprised the role of Elphaba on Broadway from 2007 to 2008.

A three-time Tony Award nominee and six-time Drama Desk Award nominee, Block won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her lead performance in The Cher Show. She also received Tony and Drama Desk nominations for her performances in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2013) and Falsettos (2016). She received Drama Desk nominations for her performances in the Off-Broadway productions of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (2011) and Little Miss Sunshine (2013), as well as in the Broadway production of 9 to 5 (2009).

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).

Block starred as The Baker's Wife in a Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. She reprised the role in the U.S. national tour. She made her London theatre debut starring in a revival of Kiss Me, Kate in 2024.

Early life and education

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.[1] She was raised Catholic.[2]

Of German and Italian descent,[3] Stephanie grew up in Brea, where she attended St. Angela Merici Parish School (then 1-8, now pre-K through 8). 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.

Acting career

Block started her professional musical theater career with regional theater, appearing in many productions including Funny Girl, Crazy for You, Oliver!, James Joyce's The Dead, and Bells Are Ringing. Block was additionally the original Belle in the Disneyland production of Beauty and the Beast and did voice work for numerous commercials, including the singing voice of Barbie.

In early 2000, Block read the part of Elphaba in the first reading of the new musical Wicked. After a few months of reading, she was replaced by Idina Menzel, a decision that left Block devastated, but accepting of the decision that had been made to cast a more experienced performer in the role.[4] She was Menzel's understudy in the San Francisco tryout in 2003, but she left the show prior to Broadway when she was offered a lead role in a new Broadway musical, The Boy from Oz.[5]

Block made her Broadway debut in 2003, playing the role of Liza Minnelli opposite Hugh Jackman's Peter Allen in the show. The show received mixed reviews but proved to be a hit with audiences, playing on Broadway for close to a year. The musical received several Tony Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Musical.[6]

In spring 2005, Block originated the role of Elphaba in the first national tour of Wicked. She was awarded both the 2006 Helen Hayes Award and the 2007 Carbonell Award for Best Actress in a Non-Resident Production for this role. Block received great reviews for a show-stopping performance. After performing with the tour for a year, Block left the production in March 2006 and was replaced by Julia Murney.

In 2007 Block performed in the title role of the new Broadway musical The Pirate Queen, with music 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".[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]

Block starred alongside Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, and Marc Kudisch in the 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.[10]

In 2009, Block released her debut album through PS Classics titled This Place I Know. Although the album failed to chart, it was a hit with critics with some hailing it as the best album that has come out of the Broadway community in some time.[11]

She has done concert work in London's West End. In February 2010 she performed live at the New Players Theatre in London.[12]

Block was seen as Grizabella in the Municipal Opera Production production of Cats, which ran from July 19–25, 2010.[13] Block also starred as Sonia Walsk alongside Jason Alexander in the Reprise Theatre Company's production of They're Playing Our Song, which played at the UCLA Freud Playhouse for two weeks from September 28 – October 10, 2010.[14]

Block made her off-Broadway debut as Gloria Mitchell in the play By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage alongside Karen Olivo and David Garrison.[15] By the Way, Meet Vera Stark played at Second Stage Theatre through June 12, 2011.[16] Entertainment Weekly wrote that Block's performance in the show was, "terrifically over-the-top".[17] She received a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play.[18]

Block starred as Reno Sweeney in the Broadway revival of Anything Goes, first playing the role for three weeks in November 2011 while Sutton Foster was away filming a pilot episode.[19] [20] Block performed with co-star Colin Donnell on the 2011 CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade.[21] Block returned to the role on March 15, 2012, as Foster left the production permanently on March 11.[22] She remained with the show until its closure on July 8, 2012.[23]

Block performed the lead role in Roundabout Theatre Company's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which ran from November 13, 2012, to March 10, 2013. For this role, she was nominated for another Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical and received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.[24] [25]

From November 14 to December 15, 2013, Block appeared in the Off-Broadway production of Little Miss Sunshine at Second Stage Theatre as Sheryl Hoover.[26] For this role, she received a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical.[27]

Block played Trina in the 2016 Broadway revival of Falsettos, directed by James Lapine. She was joined by Christian Borle and Andrew Rannells who played Marvin and Whizzer, respectively.[28] The musical began previews on September 29, 2016,[29] and opened officially on October 27, 2016. The limited run ended on January 8, 2017. For her performance, Block received rave reviews, with The New York Times writing that she is "better here than ever".[30] She received nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical.[31] [32] [33]

Block had a recurring role in the NBC series Rise, playing Patricia, a devout Catholic who ends up at odds with her husband over their son's involvement in a controversial high school play.[34]

Block played singer Cher in the biomusical The Cher Show. The musical played an out-of-town tryout in Chicago at the Oriental Theatre, beginning on June 12, 2018, and running through July 15. The production opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre in December 2018.[35] For this performance, Block won the 2019 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.[36] She also won an Outer Critics Circle Award and was nominated for a Drama League Award. The Cher Show ended its run on August 18, 2019.[37]

On August 1, 2021, Stephanie launched the Stages podcast, with Marylee G. Fairbanks.[38]

In August 2022, it was announced that Block would replace Sara Bareilles as the Baker's Wife in the Broadway revival of Into the Woods beginning September 6 of that year and would star alongside her husband Sebastian Arcelus, who played the Baker.[39] She then starred alongside Brian d'Arcy James, who returned to the show after Arcelus's limited engagement ended the following month.[40] Block and Arcelus reprised their roles in the production's U.S. national tour, which launched in early 2023.[41] Before that, Arcelus once again starred alongside Block in the Broadway production for its final week of performances in January 2023.[42]

Block starred as Norma Desmond opposite Derek Klena as Joe Gillis in the Kennedy Center production of Sunset Boulevard from February 1–8, 2023.[43]

On June 13, 2023, Block announced she was back in the studio recording a new album, set for release in the fall - her first full-length solo record in almost 15 years. On September 26 2023, Block announced her first holiday album, "Merry Christmas, Darling" which was released on November 3, being promoted by Block's rendition of Sleigh Ride, released as a single on October 6. The album contains duets with her husband and daughter, as well as new songs specially written for the occasion.[44]

On Dec 19, 2023, the 300th episode of The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales was released, featuring Block as the guest.[45]

Block is making her London theatre debut in a revival of Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Theatre for an engagement lasting from June through September 2024.[46] [47] She received two nominations at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performances in Into the Woods and Sunset Boulevard and won an award for the latter.[48] [49] [50]

Personal life

Block married actor Sebastian Arcelus on October 25, 2007. Arcelus starred alongside Block in the first national tour of Wicked as the Fiyero replacement from January to March 2006 and again on Broadway from October to December 2007.[51] They have one daughter, Vivienne Helena Arcelus, who was born January 19, 2015.[52]

Acting credits

Theatre

YearTitleRoleTheatreDirector(s)
1994The Will Rogers FolliesZiegfeld's FavoriteWill Rogers Theatre
1995GodspellRobin/Dance CaptainU.S. National Tour
1997Crazy for YouPollyLa Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Damn YankeesGloria ThorpeSacramento Music Circus
South PacificNellie ForbushCabrillo Music Theatre
1998Guys and DollsSarah BrownCivic Light Opera of South Bay Cities
1999Bye Bye BirdieRosieSacramento Music Circus
Bells Are RingingGwynneReprise Theatre Company
2000Call Me MadamUCLA Freud Playhouse
James Joyce's The DeadMary Jane MorkanKennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre
Funny GirlFanny BriceThousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2001Triumph of LoveCorineSanta Barbara Civic Light Opera
Oliver!NancyParamount Theatre
Crazy for YouPollyRedondo Beach Performing Arts Center
HavenGindi Auditorium
2002The Grass HarpBaby Love DallasPasadena Playhouse
Fiddler on the RoofTzeitelPittsburgh Civic Light Opera
I Love a PianoGingerTemple Hoyne Buell Theatre
2003Let Me SingMollyCharlotte Repertory Theatre
WickedEnsemble Curran Theatre
2003–04 The Boy from Oz Liza MinnelliImperial Theatre
2005–06WickedElphabaU.S. National Tour
2006 The Pirate Queen Grace O'MalleyCadillac Palace Theatre
2007Hilton Theatre
2007–08Wicked Elphaba Gershwin Theatre
2008 9 to 5 Judy BernlyAhmanson Theatre
2009Marquis Theatre
2010CatsGrizabellaThe Muny
They're Playing Our SongSonia WalskFreud Playhouse
2011By the Way, Meet Vera StarkGloria MitchellSecond Stage Theatre
2011–12 Anything Goes Reno Sweeney Stephen Sondheim Theatre
2012–13 The Mystery of Edwin Drood Edwin Drood / Alice NuttingStudio 54
2013Little Miss SunshineSheryl HooverSecond Stage Theatre
2016–17 Falsettos TrinaWalter Kerr Theatre
2017BrigadoonMeg BrockieNew York City Center
2018 The Cher Show StarOriental Theatre
2018–19Neil Simon Theatre
2022–23 Into the Woods The Baker's Wife St. James Theatre
2023Sunset BoulevardNorma DesmondKennedy Center
Into the WoodsThe Baker's WifeU.S. National Tour
2024 Kiss Me, Kate Lilli Vanessi / Katharine Barbican Theatre

Film

YearTitleRole
2006James Marshall's CinderellaNarrator
2022iMordecaiNetta

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
UnknownLife Goes OnSarahRecurring
2005The Tonight Show with Jay LenoElphabaEpisode: July 18, 2005
2013HomelandPatricia CooperEpisode: "Game On"
2014It Could Be WorseJenny3 episodes
2016Orange Is the New BlackCO Francine Dennis3 episodes
2017Madam SecretaryAbby Whitman4 episodes
Falsettos

Live from Lincoln Center

TrinaFilmed stage production
2018RisePatricia SaundersRecurring role, 8 episodes
2019Bluff City LawSarah CarpenterEpisode: “American Epidemic”

Concerts

Discography

Cast recordings

Collaborative projects

Solo albums

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryShowResult
2000Robby AwardBest ActressFunny Girl
2001Austin Critics Table AwardBest ActressOliver!
2002Ovation AwardBest ActressCrazy for You
Robby AwardBest Actress in a Supporting RoleTriumph of Love
2006Helen Hayes AwardBest Actress in a Leading Role – Non-Resident ProductionWicked
2007Drama League AwardDistinguished PerformanceThe Pirate Queen
Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite Diva Performance
Carbonell AwardBest Actress in a Non-Resident ProductionWicked
2008Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite Replacement – Female
2009Favorite Diva Performance9 to 5
Favorite Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
2011Kevin Kline AwardOutstanding Actress in a Leading Role in a MusicalCats
Ovation AwardBest ActressThey're Playing Our Song
2012Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite ReplacementAnything Goes
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Featured Role in a PlayBy the Way, Meet Vera Stark
2013Tony AwardBest Actress in a Leading Role in a MusicalThe Mystery of Edwin Drood
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite Diva Performance
Favorite Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
2014Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Featured Role in a MusicalLittle Miss Sunshine
2017Tony AwardBest Actress in a Featured Role in a MusicalFalsettos
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite Diva Performance
Favorite Funny Performance
Favorite Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
2019Tony AwardBest Actress in a Leading Role in a MusicalThe Cher Show
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Drama League AwardDistinguished Performance
Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite Diva Performance
Favorite Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
2023Favorite Replacement (Female)Into the Woods[60]
2024Helen Hayes AwardOutstanding Performer in a Visiting Production
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical Sunset Boulevard

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roundabout Theatre Company. October 17, 2012. A Conversation with Actor: Stephanie J. Block. February 2, 2021. BroadwayWorld.
  2. News: Michelson. Noah. Fast & Furious with 9 to 5's Stephanie J. Block. April 7, 2013. Out. 2009-06-16. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131021190403/http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography//2009/06/fast-furious-with-9-to-5s-stephanie-j-block-.html. October 21, 2013.
  3. News: Champion. Lindsay. November 18, 2013. Stephanie J. Block on Bonding with Claire Danes & Playing 'Momma Hen' in Little Miss Sunshine. en. Broadway.com. 2017-05-01.
  4. Web site: Gerard . Jeremy . 2017-06-07 . Stephanie J. Block's Freaky Flight From Elphaba To 'Falsettos' . 2024-01-19 . Deadline . en-US.
  5. Web site: Hernandez . Ernio . May 13, 2003 . Liza's Back on Broadway: The Boy From Oz Casts Stephanie Block . 2024-01-19 . Playbill.
  6. Web site: 10 May 2004. List of nominees for 2004 Tony Awards. 2017-05-01. USA Today.
  7. News: Brantley. Ben. April 6, 2007. Oceandance, With Swordplay. en-US. The New York Times. February 2, 2021. 0362-4331.
  8. Web site: Jones. Kenneth. 17 June 2007. Broadway's Pirate Queen Rolls Up Her Sails June 17. 2 February 2021. Playbill.
  9. Web site: Gans. Andrew. 17 June 2008. Ellis Makes Broadway Debut in Wicked June 17; Houdyshell Returns. 2 February 2021. Playbill.
  10. Web site: Gans. Andrew. April 27, 2009. Drama Desk Nominees Announced; 9 to 5 Garners Record-Breaking 15 Noms. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  11. Web site: Plume. Naomi. August 8, 2009. BWW's Mid-Summer CD Review Roundup Special!. February 2, 2021. BroadwayWorld.
  12. Web site: Hetrick. Adam. December 24, 2009. 9 to 5s Block to Offer London Concerts in 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20091227065455/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/135504-9-to-5s-Block-to-Offer-London-Concerts-in-2010. December 27, 2009. Playbill.
  13. Web site: 13 April 2010. 2010 Muny Season To Feature Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, et. al. BroadwayWorld.
  14. Web site: Gans. Andrew. August 25, 2010. Stephanie J. Block Will Join Jason Alexander for Reprise Song; New Tune Added. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  15. Web site: Hetrick. Adam. January 18, 2011. Stephanie J. Block, Karen Olivo and Daniel Breaker Cast in Second Stage's Meet Vera Stark. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  16. Web site: Jones. Kenneth. 11 May 2011. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark Gets Extra Two Weeks in NYC. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  17. Bernardo. Melissa Rose. May 13, 2011. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. February 2, 2021. Entertainment Weekly.
  18. Web site: Gans. Andrew. April 27, 2012. Drama Desk Nominations Announced; Death Takes a Holiday and Follies Lead the Pack. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  19. Web site: October 19, 2011. Sutton Foster Takes ANYTHING GOES Hiatus in Nov. for TV Pilot; Stephanie J. Block Steps in. BroadwayWorld.
  20. Web site: Gans. Andrew. October 31, 2011. Stephanie J. Block Will Fill in for Sutton Foster in Broadway's Anything Goes Starting Nov. 4. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  21. Web site: November 17, 2011. Stephanie J. Block & ANYTHING GOES to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. BroadwayWorld.
  22. Web site: February 23, 2012. She's 'De-Lovely' and She's Coming Back! Stephanie J. Block to Return to ANYTHING GOES March 15th. BroadwayWorld.
  23. Web site: Hetrick. Adam. Jones. Kenneth. July 8, 2012. Tony-Winning Revival of Anything Goes, With Stephanie J. Block and Joel Grey, Sails Into the Sunset July 8. February 2, 2012. Playbill.
  24. Web site: Gans. Andrew. 29 April 2013. Nominations Announced for 58th Annual Drama Desk Awards; Giant and Hands on a Hardbody Lead the Pack. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  25. Web site: Gans. Andrew. April 30, 2013. Nominations Announced for 67th Annual Tony Awards; Kinky Boots Earns 13 Nominations. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  26. Web site: Gioia. Michael. November 14, 2013. Hannah Rose Nordberg, Will Swenson and Stephanie J. Block Hit the Road in Little Miss Sunshine, Opening Off-Broadway Nov. 14. February 2, 2021. Playbill.
  27. Web site: April 25, 2014. 2014 Drama Desk Award Nominations - GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Leads with 12; Followed by BRIDGES, FUN HOME, ALADDIN, ROCKY & More. April 25, 2014. BroadwayWorld.
  28. Web site: Paulson. Michael. March 31, 2016. 'Falsettos' Revival Casts Its Leads: Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells and Stephanie J. Block. The New York Times. November 2, 2022.
  29. Web site: Gans. Andrew. October 27, 2016. Falsettos Revival, Starring Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells, Opens. Playbill.
  30. News: Isherwood. Charles. Review: 'Falsettos,' a Perfect Musical, an Imperfect Family. The New York Times. October 27, 2016.
  31. Web site: Tony Nominations Announced: Full List of 2017 Nominees. Variety. Kelley. Seth. May 2, 2017. May 27, 2020. February 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200225063042/https://variety.com/2017/legit/news/tony-nominations-2017-full-list-nominees-1202406314/. live.
  32. Web site: Millward. Tom. 2017-05-10. Drama Desk Awards 2017: Meet The Nominees. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210207122956/https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/drama-desk-awards-2017-meet-the-nominees. 2021-02-07. 2021-02-06. New York Theater Guide. en.
  33. Web site: Cox. Gordon. 2017-04-25. Outer Critics Circle Nominations: 'Anastasia,' 'Hello, Dolly!' Lead the Pack (Full List). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180508215651/http://variety.com/2017/legit/news/outer-critics-circle-nominations-2017-full-list-1202394695/. 2018-05-08. 2021-02-07. Variety. en-US.
  34. Web site: Petski. Denise. August 31, 2017. 'Rise': Stephanie J. Block & Mark Tallman Set To Recur In NBC Drama Series. August 31, 2017. Deadline.
  35. Web site: Fierberg. Ruthie. March 27, 2018. Stephanie J. Block Will Play Cher in the Upcoming Cher Show. Playbill.
  36. Web site: April 30, 2019. 2019 Tony Awards Nominees - Complete List! HADESTOWN Leads with 14 Nominations. BroadwayWorld.
  37. Web site: Bailey-Millado. Rob. June 26, 2019. 'The Cher Show' announces closing date, national tour. New York Post.
  38. Web site: LISTEN: Stephanie J. Block and Marylee Fairbanks Launch STAGES PODCAST . Forbes. October 6, 2022.
  39. Web site: Hall. Margaret. August 12, 2022. Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Krysta Rodriguez, Montego Glover, More to Join Broadway's Into the Woods. Playbill.
  40. Web site: Harms. Talaura. September 22, 2022. Brian D'Arcy James and Andy Karl Will Return to Broadway's Into the Woods. Playbill.
  41. Web site: Broadway's Into the Woods Revival Will Journey Across the U.S. On Tour. Talaura. Harms. Playbill. December 6, 2022. December 8, 2022.
  42. Web site: Sebastian Arcelus to Return INTO THE WOODS; Diane Phelan to Take Over as Cinderella. Chloe. Rabinowitz. BroadwayWorld. December 15, 2022. December 16, 2022.
  43. Web site: Full Cast and Creative Announced For Block, Klena & Cravalho Led SUNSET BOULEVARD. Chloe. Rabinowitz. BroadwayWorld. January 5, 2023. January 8, 2023.
  44. Web site: Stephanie J. Block Releases Holiday Album With Club44 Records November 3. Andrew. Ganz. Playbill.com. November 3, 2023. December 16, 2023.
  45. Web site: Cristi . A. A. . Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block Joins THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES 300th Episode . 2023-12-20 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  46. Web site: Stephanie J. Block Will Star in Bartlett Sher-Directed West End Kiss Me, Kate. Logan. Culwell-Block. Playbill.com. January 17, 2024. January 17, 2024.
  47. Culwell-Block, Logan. "Stephanie J. Block Stars in London Kiss Me, Kate Revival, Opening June 18", Playbill, June 18, 2024
  48. Web site: Spamalot, Stephanie J. Block, Patrick Page, More Nominated for Helen Hayes Awards. Margaret. Hall. Playbill.com. January 24, 2024. January 24, 2024.
  49. Web site: Cristi . A. A. . SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards . January 24, 2024 . 2024-01-25 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  50. Web site: Wild . Stephi . Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards . May 21, 2024 . 2024-05-30 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  51. Web site: July 9, 2012. Broadway Pets Special! Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus on Their 'Humping Casanova' Doggy. 4 August 2014. BroadwayWorld.
  52. Web site: Hetrick. Adam. January 23, 2015. It's a Girl! Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus Welcome Baby. April 8, 2018. Playbill.
  53. Web site: Ernio . Hernandez . Jackman and Boy From Oz Cast Sing for Original Broadway Recording, Oct. 20 . Playbill . October 20, 2003.
  54. Web site: John . Simon . The Pirate Queen - Original Broadway Cast Recording . Broadway.com . July 12, 2007.
  55. Web site: Dan . Bacalzo . 9 to 5 Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Set for July 28 Release . TheaterMania . July 7, 2009.
  56. Web site: Hetrick. Adam. DRG Will Record Broadway Revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood on Two Discs . Playbill . 2 February 2021 .
  57. Web site: Robert . Viagas . Falsettos Releases Cast Album Jan. 27 with CD Signing and Performance . Playbill . January 27, 2017.
  58. Web site: Kenji . Fujishima . Brigadoon Sets Release Date for New York City Center Cast Recording . TheaterMania . November 9, 2018.
  59. Web site: Andrew . Gans . Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Cher Show Released April 12 . Playbill . April 12, 2019.
  60. Web site: Staff . Broadway.com . May 9, 2023 . Into the Woods Leads 2023 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Nominations; Final Voting Now Open . July 30, 2023 . Broadway.com.