Show People With Paul Wontorek: Tony Nominee Stephanie J. Block on Missing "Drood" and More

Find out what first-time Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block has to say about fancy awards season events, bonding with her fellow Tony contenders and why she's still exhausted from "The Pirate Queen."

[@zuzupetals1999]

I used to e-mail Stephanie now and again, and she would usually respond. I never met her after "Wicked", but I did after "Anything Goes" (her first stint). After AG, I mentioned something to her from an e-mail, AND SHE TOLD ME MY NAME! My friend were very impressed. I've seen her a few times since then, and she always remembers who I am. I tell my friends that I know the greatest star on Broadway and she knows me. Seb is the luckiest guy in the World. She's such a sweetheart.

[@princepeterwolf]

This woman could talk for HOURS and I would never get tired of listening to her.

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

I've never disliked her, I've always liked her but I just became a lifelong fan from this interview alone...

[@ZippyLove09]

And 'But it's gonna happen!' Aww and now there's Vivi

[@insparkation6115]

She is wonderful. Not only gorgeous with one of the most beautiful voices, but she's so fun, articulate, candid and super sweet. It is one of my dreams to see her live. :)

[@trinaweisenbachfeld6402]

I never saw *The Mysery of Edwin Drood.* However, I discovered her through her role as *Trina* in *Falsettos.* Also, when she said something about her feet on the ground I thought *"Holding to the ground as the ground keeps shifting."*

[@ThePinkKiwi1995]

'oh baby doll, its tony time'

[@TheErinMackey]

When she spoke about kids i nearly jumped out of my chair. I mean their kid would practically come out with a tony award in their hands!

[@jayne1832]

0 dislikes..thats how awesome SJB is!

[@salsiracusa4421]

Jayne and still at 0 thats amazing

[@bway_car08]

I still can't believe she did not get a Tony for Drood or Falsettos

[@britishbeauty1016]

And two days ago, Baby Vivienne heléna Arcelus was born!

[@ChristopherCherry02]

Omg She needs to win a freaking Tony already... Come on.

[@bway_car08]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@sylviab8482]

@@bway_car08 Well she has one now! Took till 2019 tho, she should've won for trina

[@inplainsight131]

SOMEONE GET THIS WOMAN A BABY!

[@vanessaparkinson7791]

I hope she AT LEAST gets nominated for Falsettos

[@crispypoohs]

I would pay to see Stephanie J Block do Mama Rose in a few years.

[@alliekidGleek]

'I am not that big a drinker' I guess she didn't see the 2013 Broadway.com Awards......

[@cassidyaleksa7518]

If SJB doesn't win for trina i'm going to scream.

[@nisanurnas5917]

did you scream? cuz i know i did :(

[@jordanmilam502]

Its cool y’all, she’ll win it for Cher 😋

[@zbotello1439]

☝🏻 ☝🏻 ☝🏻

[@eleanordinner6305]

Jordan Milam I’m prayingggggggg she wins for Cher !!!!!!

[@trinaweisenbachfeld6402]

SHE DIDN'T WIN FOR TRINA AND IM SO UPSET

[@brookemartin6101]

Well first of all, I became a definite fan of Stephanie by this interview. I love how smiley, bubbly and open she was (especially talking about her husband Sebastian), ("Can we talk about your dreamy husband?")(Stephanie's answer " Yes Please") and I could sense how strongly she wanted a baby when the subject was brought up and am so happy she did eventually have a beautiful (just like her Mama) little girl. And of course who better to win your FIRST TONY AWARD for playing none other than CHER.

[@dontpugme]

I love how she describes pirate queen

[@FalafelRawr]

I met Stephanie after seeing her in 9 to 5, my first Broadway show, and she was literally the kindest person I've ever met at a stage door. She stood there and let me ramble to her about how much I look up to her and when I asked for a hug she said "OF COURSE YOU CAN!" So sweet.

[@Crazface222]

I've been thinking for years that she'll be a great mum.

[@jackworthington1578]

She is so incredibly genuine and classy. There are Tonys in her future for sure. If she had to lose to anyone then I suppose that it's alright that it was Patina.

[@MessyMai]

Please have SJB back on Show People soon! I need an updated version pleaaase

[@bway_car08]

Yesss

[@BottleConcreteBlond]

She's brave! Some of those stage door people are nuts!

[@brookemartin6101]

I kind of think it's cute when she teases Sebastian about having a baby, he'd be willing to take time off from his career and let Stephanie go back to work, and then Stephanie says "and I love him and his intention is there, But, when he catches a cold it's the end of the world, so (she) can't imagine him actually being pregnant and (the way she motions her hands describing) giving birth, so (she'll) go ahead and take that duty for her family. 😄 So adorable and so funny.

[@jenjan5753]

love her... love her honesty... RESPECT!!!

[@bway_car08]

Shes gonna win a tony i just know it

[@LadyPisces96]

She's such a sweetheart! And btw, I like her shoes hahaha

[@MichaelKrasMagic]

It's beautiful to see how in love she is with Sebastian. What a remarkable woman and actor.

[@lisafs0902]

She said hi to me last night! I was on this Broadway.com online party, and Laura Osnes came on, and asked if we'd like Stephanie to come on, and I went, "Please, Laura!" Then Steph came on and said hi to me and some other people who were on, and I toled she rocks and that I am one of her biggest fans, and she said that ment alot to her! :) She is awesome and sweet and talented!

[@healthyholemealbread]

i didnt know how full her stage career was! wish this interview was longer, or that he had asked more questions about her journey to broadway, not so much on her baby plans and twice about tony awards week, but thats just me. Also this must be the quickest broadway.com has ever uploaded show people to youtube

[@jasonerictesta]

She seems like an amazing person on and off stage! I hope to work with her one day :)

[@wickedly4]

she is perfect and i love her and i'm obsessed with her and i love her and oh my god i love her so much.

[@lounytoon9444]

I’ve learned so much from her, she is just so genuine and such a talent.

[@ThePinkKiwi1995]

Lol was looking for her show people interview like two day ago, cause I was like there must a sjb interview somewhere and then this popped up in my subscriptions :) yay!

[@bway_car08]

Pirate Queen was Tony worthy

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8793]

oh man the love for her life experiences really shows

[@glamchicsam]

i watch this video a lot i love it and i love her!!

[@rubenesque07]

I love how she talks about Sebastian. So sweet.

[@coolness06]

I'm definitely rooting for her to get the Tony! :)

[@wickedWitch456]

I love Stephanie so much, she's phenomenal, and boy do I want to know where she got those shoes!

[@edwardgonzales2731]

Meeting her in real life would be the best!! I just know it, she's amazing.

[@MillyLilMiss]

She is amazing, I hope to be just as talented as her when I perform....Team Stephanie

[@makara_at_heart8827]

she's such a queen, i love her

[@lisafs0902]

Oh yeah! I wanna see that, Carolee vs. Stephanie! That would be magical!

[@KJBigBelter]

STEPHANIE! FINALLY! XOXO

[@lisafs0902]

She is the kind of person who you just want to hear all their stories. I know I do!

[@rubenesque07]

oh my god i love her so much

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

Stephanie as Mama Rose in Gypsy will be another well deserved Tony nomination (and hopefully not her first win by then!!!)

[@CollinSalvo]

Queen

[@iamhermioneforever23]

She's the sweetest person ever, and was AMAZING in Drood. Team SJB for the Tony!

[@MrLightsCAMARAction]

i love her outfit!

[@Courtney-dy5vo]

She knows she'd win the belt off.

[@lisafs0902]

@TheErinMackey, that is SO fricking true! :)

[@bway_car08]

And now Vivi is here :)

[@lisafs0902]

Oh, Mama Rose! I'd see it. It would be magical!

[@GreatBroadwayFan]

Really Paul? You didn't even mention her AMAZING performance as Reno Sweeney? I wanted to hear her talk about that experience!

[@TheMarlinSlackChanel]

Stephanie J Block is amazing!!!! end of story!

[@TheShineOfAStar03]

her and sebastian

[@ania5038]

She reminds me of Sandra Bullock. I like her :)

[@lisafs0902]

Ok, we all know who'd win the belt-off. *cough cough* Stephanie. Stephanie knows it and all of us Blockheads do to. I just wish the belt-off really happened at the Tonys.

[@bway_car08]

Her Tony is coming I just know it.

[@bway_car08]

#SJBwasrobbed

[@ZippyLove09]

@zuzupetals1999, that's epic! I wish I had her e-mail, I'd love to chat with her! haha

[@jessieberns2577]

Maybe she was already drunk.. haha

[@timothybouvier669]

Love her but that is not the ore Buckley hit..

[@bway_car08]

Queen