OBSESSED!: Stephanie J. Block Gives a Little "Drood" to Seth

Stephanie J. Block, who recently starred as Reno Sweeney in "Anything Goes" on Broadway, joins Seth in studio for a chat. Their discussion about her "pretentious" middle initial segues into her latest Broadway endeavor playing the title role in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Then the sparks fly! New to the "Drood" score, Block insists that her high belt note in "The Writing on the Wall" is a G, while know-it-all Rudetsky insists it's an E. The heated battle results in Seth literally hitting the floor and Block tapping out a medley of her "Pirate Queen," "Anything Goes" and "Wicked" hits.

[@mirandavega4926]

TONY WINNER STEPHANIE J BLOCK

[@randyseay3115]

Miranda Vega Just got tickets! Gonna see her in The Cher Show! Cannot wait!

[@ericmansilla1724]

AT LONG LAST!

[@tengod6458]

Calm down.

[@zacmac2002]

@@tengod6458 NEVER

[@Jenyth]

if that's what she sounds like when shes "a little rusty" i wish my vocal chords were covered in rust just so i could sound like her for a day.

[@ehidunno9737]

I love how she can just effortlessly snap into full character and perfectly sing something

[@Wendy-je9zf]

Stephanie singing “Moonfall” and Seth cutting her off is a big mood

[@brookemartin6101]

He actually Doesn't cut her off, she stops singing just before he starts talking. 🙂

[@lynmariegm]

her "fu-" when seth proved to her that it was an E LMAO

[@simplycomplicated3262]

THE ELPHABA RIFF TAKEN UP A FEW KEYS IS WHAT I LIVE FOR

[@joshietoshie]

+SimplyComplicated Its just half a key higher... but yes it is amazing

[@dutchtequila]

“Why do I COME to these things to DO this crap with you!?” This makes me so happy.

[@angelofmusic1989]

Is it okay to want Stephanie J. Block to adopt me?

[@katiecarrot31]

YESSSS

[@mollyperhaps922]

I think that is the only appropriate response to seeing her

[@Pyramid132420]

I LOVE Stephanie's face when Seth first pulls out her headshot at 5:56. She goes from being shell shocked to silent acceptance in 0.3 seconds flat.

[@ferreri26]

i love how she's in mid-sentence and just starts singing beautifully... actually i lied, I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

the razzle-dazzle preacher disliked...

[@brookesbffleah]

I love how she almost cusses and then saves it belting out an E haha this woman is perfect!!!!

[@brookemartin6101]

Fu-WAAAA

[@RizwanJaganiViolist]

"It's the pre-J!!"

[@AniOriginal]

I trust her with my life

[@bethany5527]

"You think the razzle dazzle preacher could've given you that?" LOL

[@teejay1397]

Anyone randomly amazed that Seth just transposed that piece perfectly on the spot ??? 4:10

[@davischrisb]

+Tee Jay It's actually the same key. Steph just takes up the ending!

[@deef0020]

Tee Jay i

[@jkrafty127]

I've literally watched this so many times.

[@sylviab8482]

Same tho

[@micawoodburn9250]

Would you say you’re…”OBSESSED!” I’m sorry. I had to. I’ll show myself out.

[@sylviab8482]

@@micawoodburn9250 You know I would actually XD

[@micawoodburn9250]

@@sylviab8482 I can see from your pfp 😂 I love SJB so much

[@dutchtequila]

Me too. It’s my daily anti-COVID dose

[@BottleConcreteBlond]

She is so awesome. She just opens her mouth and that amazing voice comes out. We miss her in LA.

[@drag1017]

You can tell she love what she does, when she went into “Moonfall” she went from Stephanie J Block into her character from Drood.

[@lilysage1239]

She reminds me a lot of my vocal coach! Her mannerisms are really similar and they're both really talented. Not that anyone cares lol.

[@ChelexBebop]

"I'm also a bedazzler!"

[@sylviab8482]

"And do a little bit of origami!"

[@sarahbroadway6941]

Where is her Tony?

[@plant9288]

sarah broadway she has it now!!!!

[@beccabatson9220]

olivia now she does!!

[@isabelwalsh5390]

2019!!

[@emmaberens4412]

sarah broadway she got it!!🥰👑

[@natkg2010]

I met Seth the day this came out and he signed my book with "IT's an E!!!!!" haha I'M Obsessed!!!

[@Fortefortissimo]

she even talks like a singer...I adore her.

[@calebwarner4104]

Well she is a singer

[@calebwarner4104]

@bicth !!!!!!!! I am

[@destinationdarren]

These two are BRILLIANT together. More. More. More.

[@crazyguy98456978]

"You think the razzle-dazzle preacher could have given you that?"

[@gamawibawalieputra3215]

2022 and I'm still replaying this, and more of Seth's amazing interviews.

[@lolkayleen2757]

I’m so obsessed with this interview their energy together is hilarious it’s like two friends at a slumber party catching up 😭😭

[@brookemartin6101]

First I've heard of or seen this lady, she is PHENOMENAL!.

[@ifinditamazing]

This pretty much solidified the fact that Stephanie J. Block is EASILY in the top 5 of my favorite performers/people ever.

[@ZippyLove09]

Oh my gosh I had no idea she was that hilarious. Love her more, now! xD

[@orion8835]

O.M.G. I and no doubt many others have been enjoying Seth's interviews insights and sharing his vast musical theatre knowledge with everyone on all of these posts.... HOWEVER, this interview is f*&^%ng hilarious!! Block is a solid and talented belter/legit sop who has been out there for many moons and clearly has a wicked sense of timing and humor. HAHA...." What is wrong with us??" THe E was awesome and her styles and approaches are spot on . A very enjoyable interview!!!

[@kendrak9442]

I always rewatch this video all the time, I love this woman so much and SHE DESERVED THAT TONY

[@wickedphant0m]

Official petition for Stephanie to do a whole album of soprano / mixing.

[@obessedbookwormA2Z]

arguing over which note the last note is, and she just belts it out like its effortless, love this woman

[@SwingSiren]

Stephanie - I love your head voice, belting, everything! You are an AMAZING singer and I get goose bumps every time I hear your voice!

[@mezo27]

It's so great to see the two of them together! They get along so well you can tell. Love the teasing and everything.

[@benjaminlopezisgreat]

I love her.

[@ArtworksbyNet]

Benjamin Lopez me too

[@earthtominiryu]

it's impossible to NOT love her

[@flyingaimlessly]

Love love love to hear Stephanie sing, but I'd love even more to just hear her read a book of poetry or something of the sort. She has one of the most amazing speaking voices I've ever heard.

[@MeganNacionales]

You're right. E6's not a whistle tone, and it's definitely a head-voice placement. =) Such a hard note to hit, though... (It's the ending note in Phantom of the Opera -- the song -- so it's ridiculously high. I can only manage it once in a while, and only if I'm really warmed up.)

[@osnapitzcristal]

Megan Brittani Nacionales same!

[@e.k.3938]

Felt that

[@seangocrazyyy]

it can also be whistle though ariana has proved it she does falsetto in god is a woman the climax is an E6

[@jadesmediacorner]

3:49-4:10 is the best thing I’ve ever seen

[@fredcovers6484]

wonderful head voice

[@Fortefortissimo]

she's best voice on broadway in my opinion. just brilliant!

[@jonicebernard]

I come back just to watch the belting part everyday

[@emmaberens4412]

I’ve met her! She’s an absolutely wonderful amazing person 🥰🥰🥰

[@mazzone.michael]

I’ve done Drood and I can say hands down one of the best musicals I’ve ever been in.

[@lisafs0902]

This video makes me so happy! This is just one more reason for me to love Stephanie!:)

[@natkg2010]

SHE IS AMAZING!!! seriously one of the best Obsessed videos ever

[@chaoticgeorgie722]

Damn this was before falsettos

[@reagank.540]

Good god I love Stephanie SOOOOOO much

[@jonathan_rigsby]

I know if I had this much fun watching it had to be more fun making it. Love this so much. Her face at the end when she doesn't know what to say. Hysterical.

[@lydiamancuso3882]

they need to do this again

[@emilymcginnis4428]

I can watch this video all day

[@avareallymeow]

Idina could never

[@berneverything1932]

Ava Wood absolutely not

[@lizlemon3698]

*good point, but WATCH IT*

[@uhmno7944]

She probably could I just don’t think she cares enough

[@simonphalange92]

Lmao Idina is busy with frozen’s success. Literally has a two signature songs - let it go/ into the unknown

[@uhmno7944]

simonphalange92 Actually Stephanie J Block was gonna be the original Elphie so She could of gotten those options

[@jenneyefer86]

I can not tell you how many times I have watched this video

[@Elphaba45]

I'm in love.

[@GABISNAIL]

this video is probably responsible for so many people thinking Steph is jewish

[@sylviab8482]

Yeah that and falsettos

[@sephyr2006]

I am such a big fan of Stephanie's. I must see her in Drood in a few weeks. She seems so down to earth :)

[@jaredvecchio]

I’m so mad. I just found out that when she belts the e in this video, it’s not her. It’s Betty Buckley’s voice!!

[@dutchtequila]

Omg you’re right!

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

Cannot wait to see the show. SO EXCITED!!!!!

[@MillyLilMiss]

she is amazing, what a powerful voice :D

[@danceballetacro]

I had no idea the J. was there for that reason. I sang Moonlight for college vocal jury freshman year. Gonna totally agree with you on the below vowel!

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

beautiful head voice, thx Seth! LOL but beautiful!

[@tradinwiznit]

I just love these guys!

[@ivettevinas]

This is so much fun to watch!

[@TimKoopman10]

Wow, that's why I love her. Seth just plays two notes and she sings the song like she is in the show.. all the devotion. Love her interpretations of music. WOW!

[@ArtworksbyNet]

Stephanie J. Block you are adorable and amazing

[@maniactress]

she blows my mind. I'm weirdly glad that Pirate Queen closed because that was her part. nobody could have done it better.

[@alycegumley]

AMAZING voice!

[@joshuabrazile]

EVERY 80's female headshot looked like hers! Worked as a photo assistant and the photographer had TONS of these types of headshots!

[@grandcarriage1]

Hilarious and wonderful

[@iAncientOne]

She was my Elphaba. Love her so much! Knockout voice!

[@kalynnmmp]

That was ALL kinds of AMAZING!

[@RuckalltheFules]

I lost my shit at the end! She's amazing!!!! So funny too!

[@mazzone.michael]

When I did Drood I listened to this woman so much that was my whole KZbin recommendations

[@adamG2001]

An E doesn’t scare me!!!!!

[@WerdnaNiraehs]

“An E doesn’t scare me” *sings it a step down on Broadway*

[@TheSongwritingCat]

She is amazing. This might be my favorite one yet. I really want to see Drood now.

[@free_siobhan]

That is such a good headshot.

[@colbyjones7486]

She is a hoot!

[@MTwannaB4jesus]

I LOVE YOU SETH AND STEPHANIE!!!!!!

[@anonymousarecool]

I feel you stephanie. after learning good singing, I don't want to use my high range or belt anymore :P

[@Ashluv085]

"I'm a little rusty..." Me: I WISH I WAS RUSTY!! that woman is unbelievable !!

[@obessedbookwormA2Z]

hahahaaha they have waaaayyy too much fun together

[@miritskeen]

i dont even know who i relate to more in this video though

[@gavinconnelll6757]

The sass!

[@BroadwayDreamer89]

4,000 views?? This should have 4 million views!!

[@andorthethis]

im definitely seeing this show

[@bbbettys]

the zoom-ins i CANT

[@fletcherhc653]

Bravo!

[@elizabeth5985]

My God I love this

[@coolness06]

It may have been lowered a step down, but it still sounds amazing! :)

[@Siegfried1917]

when he said "for people with a sport attention span" i had to rewind a bit because i hadn't been listening anymore (true story)

[@TenorReacts]

3:59 LMAO! Poor Seth 😂

[@dzbreal]

Late to the game, but I absolutely loved it!

[@DevilMaskedgirl101]

"I'm also a bedazzler." "Why do I come to do this crap with you?" XD I adore her.

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

I adore Stephanie 😭

[@abbstermachine]

"...im a little rusty" DAMN! i wish i could sing like her!!

[@MiaKay22]

LOVE her!

[@jus0111]

FANTASTIC!