Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences - welcome back, Steph

[Popular]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:07pm

From her latest website update:

"Hey all... so Spring didn't exactly bring strappy
sandals and pedicures. Instead I have been "sporting"
crutches and an air-cast. I did sprain my ankle last
week. I am going to be fine. It's just going to take a
little time... I was really hoping for a miracle
healing (I am a believer:)) but when an entire week
passed... well, what can I say... a sprain is a
sprain.

When ANY performer misses shows due to sickness or
injury... it is highly disappointing for us, too. We
want to be on stage.

I hope to return soon. Until then, thank you for your
support and your concerned emails.

Much joy,
Stephanie J.

P.S. Jules don't be worried. I am doing everything I
can to be there for your WICKED "walk on"."
Updated On: 5/6/08 at 01:07 PM

[shh282]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:09pm

That poor girl, everything that can happen could happen to her has this year, cripes.

[thatgirl712]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:22pm

Hope she's better real soon!

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:39pm

Hope Stephanie returns soon!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:43pm

How long has she been out for? I'd like to catch Lisa in the role if possible. Do you think Lisa will still be on this weekend, or will Stephanie be back on?

[bwayguy22089]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:57pm

Lisa has been going on a lot. Chelsea has been on a few times as well...but I think Lisa covers most of them. Lisa is awesome! You won't be dissapointed.

Get better soon, Stephanie

[shh282]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 2:08pm

Lisa has atleast been on since last thursday.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 2:10pm

I'm seeing it Friday and was hoping to see her, but I wish her well.

Will I be seeing Lisa? Tell me about her.

[JRybka]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 2:14pm

Well that explains why Stephanie J Block was not in it on Sunday. We saw it (won the lottery) and was a little dissapointed that she was not in it but the girl who was Elphaba was brilliant! Very good. And up close -- can I just say that I am in love with some of the legs of the cast members. Yum Yum!

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 2:29pm

Lisa is amazing in the role! I hope Steph gets better soon!

Updated On: 4/15/08 at 02:29 PM

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 2:55pm

Do you know if she'll be back on Thursday? I've been wanting to see Stephanie as Elphaba for three years. If she isn't on, I'm looking forward to seeing Lisa because I've heard nothing but good things about her.
Updated On: 4/15/08 at 02:55 PM

[Popular]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 4:12pm

It doesn't sound like even she knows exactly when she'll return. As she stated, she wants to get back asap, and is doing everything she can to heal.

I've never seen Lisa (except for that WICKED DAY clip from back in October) but everyone I know who has seen her - all of whom are huge Stephanie fans - LOVE Lisa. I have not read a bad thing about her.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 4:17pm

All I can say is that Steph has the worst Wicked luck, coming back from her Honeymoon to a strike, getting stabed with a spear, spraining her ankle, she broke her ribs on tour. Damn!

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:08pm

I'm seeing it on Thursday, too ! I hope Stephanie is back, but if not, I am sure I'll enjoy the show with whomever I get !!

[Idinster87]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:30pm

Aww I hope she gets better! I love SJB. And I know she will try to perform as soon as possible...she's insanely dedicated to her craft and performances. It's great, and really honorable.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:33pm

Has an Elphaba ever NOT injured herself?

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:50pm

Greekmusicalfan, where will you be sitting?

[LittleSally]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 8:23pm

Thank you for posting this. I'll be there tomorrow night!

It's been awhile since I've been to the Gershwin, isn't there a place right next to it for dinner? I may be mistaken.

[SMiller]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 8:46pm

Sorry if this was discussed and I missed it.
How did she sprain her ankle?

SMiller

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 8:53pm

She somehow did it on the subway. Updated On: 4/15/08 at 08:53 PM

[legally_popular]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 9:00pm

She gets the worst luck when it comes to getting hurt and getting sick, huh? Stephanie is a trooper though, she'll be back as soon as she can. I wish her well. I had the fortune of seeing her twice as Elphaba, but I definitely wouldn't be disappointed if she was out and Lisa was on.

[MariantheLibrarian2]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 9:12pm

I saw Wicked for the first time almost two weeks ago with Stephanie in the leading role... she was amazing! In my humble-not-professional-meaning-don't-get-mad-at-me opinion, she was better than Idina Menzel (again, don't get mad at me!). I have sprained my ankle three times and know how painful it is - lots of luck to her!

[yankees1253]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 9:42pm

hope she feels better soon. yes lisa brescia wont disapoint you at all.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 11:16pm

Wow. Now I'm very excited about seeing her Friday.


Lisa Brescia "The Wizard and I"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDbrZnnt1O4


Lisa and Annaleigh Ashford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ql57fLVrko

[rewritemystory]

Posted: 4/15/08 at 11:22pm

Lisa is just as good as Stephanie J Block. (As is Annaleigh's standby in comparison to her) You will not be disappointed.