Tag Archives: Stephanie J. Block

WICKED Alums Nominated for Tony Awards

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Emily Bearden

The 2017 Tony Award Nominations were announced on May 2. Andy Karl (former Fiyero – Broadway) is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his work in GROUNDHOG DAY. Jayne Houdyshell (former Madame Morrible – Broadway) is nominated for … Continue reading →

Nessa’s Niblets: July 27, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Emily Bearden

Natalie Weiss (former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – 2nd Natl. Tour) was a semi-finalist on Season 4 of “American Idol”. Richard H. Blake (former Fiyero – Asian Tour, Broadway, 1st Natl. Tour), Krisoffer Cusick (former Fiyero – Chicago, Los Angeles; former t/r Fiyero – … Continue reading →

Nessa’s Niblets: March 30, 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Emily Bearden

Alison Luff (former Elphaba – 1st Natl. Tour) is currently playing Miss Honey in the Broadway production of MATILDA. Other former WICKED cast members who have been in MATILDA include Alex Brightman (former Boq – Broadway) and Richard H. Blake (former Fiyero – … Continue reading →

WICKED First National Tour to Close 3/15

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Jonathan Cort

The First National Tour of WICKED will play its final performance this Sunday, March 15 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Known as the Emerald City Tour, the production will close ten years to the week after the tour began in Toronto. … Continue reading →

Stephanie J. Block Set for BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jonathan Cort

Stephanie J. Block (former Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Pre-Broadway) will be featured in BROADWAY BACKWARDS, the annual fundraiser that features performers singing songs traditionally sung by the opposite gender. Creator Robert Bartley directs … Continue reading →

TimeOut New York’s “Talking to the 15 Wonderful Witches”

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Jonathan Cort

Check out TimeOut New York’s special feature on WICKED’s tenth anniversary, which includes exclusive interviews with each of the fifteen women who have played the role of Elphaba on Broadway! WICKED on Broadway: Talking to the 15 Wonderful Witches

Nessa’s Niblets: October 7, 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Emily Bearden

Wayne Schroder (ensemble, u/s Wizard, Dillamond – 2nd Ntl. Tour) was a member of the original Broadway cast of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL.  Also in the original Broadway cast were Stephanie J. Block (former Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. … Continue reading →

Dee Roscioli to Standby for Block in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Jonathan Cort

Dee Roscioli (former Elphaba – 1st Ntl. Tour, Broadway; former s/b Elphaba – San Francisco, Chicago) has been cast in Second Stage Theatre’s upcoming production of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Ms. Roscioli will be the standby for the role of Sheryl … Continue reading →

Block and Murney Set for WICKED DIVAS at Wolf Trap

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Jonathan Cort

Stephanie J. Block (former Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Pre-Broadway) and Julia Murney (former Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour) will perform in a WICKED DIVAS concert at Wolf Trap on July 28. This concert … Continue reading →

Stephanie J. Block Will Play Birdland in July

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Jonathan Cort

Stephanie J. Block (former Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Pre-Broadway) will perform in a solo concert at Birdland. Ms. Block will play the famed jazz venue July 7 at 6 PM and July 8 at … Continue reading →