Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences - welcome back, Steph
Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences - welcome back, Steph
#1Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences - welcome back, Steph
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
#2re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:09pmThat poor girl, everything that can happen could happen to her has this year, cripes.
thatgirl712
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/08
#2re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:22pm
Hope she's better real soon!
If I heard the bells and the banjos ring
#3re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:39pmHope Stephanie returns soon!
"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."
#4re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 1:43pmHow 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
Broadway Star Joined: 12/16/06
#5re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
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 
#6re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 2:08pmLisa has atleast been on since last thursday.
#7re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
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.
#8re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 2:14pmWell 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!
"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."
#9re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
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
#10re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
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
#11re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
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.
#12re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 4:17pmAll 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!
#13re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:08pmI'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
Understudy Joined: 2/12/08
#14re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:30pmAww 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.
#15re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:33pmHas an Elphaba ever NOT injured herself?
#16re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 6:50pmGreekmusicalfan, where will you be sitting?
#17re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
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
Featured Actor Joined: 7/9/04
#18re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 8:46pm
Sorry if this was discussed and I missed it.
How did she sprain her ankle?
SMiller
#19re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 8:53pmShe somehow did it on the subway. Updated On: 4/15/08 at 08:53 PM
#20re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 9:00pmShe 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
Swing Joined: 3/23/07
#21re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 9:12pmI 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!
"Wait, wait! I have a question! What is the point in having a door that has a horrible death behind it? Huh? What does that acheive?!"
-The 10th Kingdom
yankees1253
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/07
#22re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 9:42pmhope she feels better soon. yes lisa brescia wont disapoint you at all.
#23re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
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
Stand-by Joined: 1/19/08
#24re: Message from Stephanie J. Block about recent absences
Posted: 4/15/08 at 11:22pmLisa is just as good as Stephanie J Block. (As is Annaleigh's standby in comparison to her) You will not be disappointed.
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