Stephanie J. Block begins performances in ANYTHING GOES today- Page 2

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 11/6/11 at 8:45pm

Does she sing soprano in "Gypsy in Me"?

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 11/6/11 at 9:01pm

"Does Stephanie do anything more vocally impressive than Sutton/ Tari? Particularly higher notes in Blow, Gabriel, Blow?"

Yes! Blow, Gabriel, Blow was very impressive and so much fun to watch. She owned those high notes with ease.

Saw the show last night and was absolutely blown away!!

First off, Stephanie played the role as you would think Reno would act. Reno, when you first meet her character, seems sweet and spicy and that's how Block portrayed her.
Secondly, THAT GIRL CAN SING!!!!! Her vocal ability was outstanding and her belting was show-stopping. And her dancing was very impressive as well! I never knew she could dance so well :) Had and amazing night and wish her the best of luck on her short run!

[Popular]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 12:06am

Dottie, if you want to hear her soprano search for her singing 'Think Of Me'. The ending is especially ridiculous.

[ken8631]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 8:00am

Saw the Sunday matinee - Joel Grey was back for the first time in 5 weeks.

Have now seen it with Stephanie and Sutton. I love them both! Sutton has more "spunk", but Stephanie definitely has the better voice. Sutton is a better dancer, but Stephanie did great and seemed in perfect sync with everyone else, which amazed me considering what time she had to practice. Stephanie looked like she was having a great time onstage.

Enjoyed the show immensely, was looking forward to it and was in no way disappointed!

Since it's BC/EFA week, was also able to but a poster signed by both Sutton and Stephanie after the show.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 8:56am

Thanks Popular! I just listened to it and she has quite a beautiful voice. I sometimes get accustomed to someone belting that I forget that they might have a range. I'm looking forward to seeing Stephanie on the 22nd.

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 9:23am

There's been a lot of Stephanie-bashing on these boards in the past few months. I've always found her to be an exceptional talent, and I'm glad many of you seem to be embracing her performance as Reno.

I hope this makes her the prime candidate to either replace Sutton eventually or headline a tour.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 9:40am

I hope this makes her the prime candidate to either replace Sutton eventually or headline a tour.

Is there any doubt that this is a "dry run" for a longer stint?

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 9:51am

Not any more, I would think.

[Eos]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:04am

"There's been a lot of Stephanie-bashing on these boards in the past few months. I've always found her to be an exceptional talent, and I'm glad many of you seem to be embracing her performance as Reno."

I completely agree, Best12. While Stephanie hasn't been in the best projects lately (though I loved her in MEET VERA STARK), she's an incredible talent. Glad she's able to finally show what she can do.

[AC126748]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:11am

I'm hoping that Stephanie's exceptional performance in VERA STARK, and what seems like an exceptional performance here, will quiet the "SHE CAN'T ACT!" posts once and for all.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:24am

Caught Stephanie yesterday. I haven't seen Sutton, nor do I plan on doing so. I'm not a fan. But Stephanie -- she knocked this one out of the park. Sang her pants off, incredible lyric interpretation and GIRL CAN TAP!

A really marvelous performance -- and they'd be crazy to not replace Sutton with her when the time comes.

As for Joel Grey -- besides his "Be Like the Bluebird" -- I thought he was charming and very funny.

And that Colin Donnel? Swoon. Seriously. SWOON.

[ComingUpRoses2]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:28am

She has a phenomenal voice and I'd love to hear what she does with this score. Her "Get Out and Stay Out" was a highlight of 9 to 5. From what I've seen, her acting in certain roles can be slightly mannered and "stagey", but Reno is such a fun role that it might lighten her up a bit and let her have some fun for a change. From recent reports, that seems to be the case!

[SondheimFan5]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:35am

have they changed the marquees and posters and such, or is it just an insert in the playbill that Block is now in the role?

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:42am

Just an insert. I WISH there was SJB artwork...

[BwayMama2]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:43am

Just an insert, nothing on the marquee...though i do believe there was an AG poster in the lobby with her name on it, so they may have printed up some promotional materials...

[mamaleh]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 11:31am

I tried the general rush yesterday at about 12:10 p.m., but all the rush seats were gone. Did anyone rush it successfully recently? What time is best for arrival? Thanks.

[ken8631]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 4:37pm

The poster in the lobby has Stephanies name on it (on top) - that's about it. Except for the signed posters that have both Stephs and Suttons signatures....

[misto625]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:42pm

So Joel Grey is back? I guess that means I missed my window to see Robert Creighton as Moonface. I am seeing the show on the 19th and was hoping to see two new leads.

[SondheimFan5]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 10:45pm

They didn't even change the playbill???

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 11:14pm

I'm glad she's been getting great reviews. Also after watching her rehearsal video the other day I am glad that they did not make her a blonde. It wouldn't have matched her skin at all.

"They didn't even change the playbill???"

Her bio is on the show's official website next to Sutton's. Updated On: 11/7/11 at 11:14 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/7/11 at 11:24pm

well, Foster is only out for just over 2 weeks, no need to change the playbill. When Lorin Latarro came back to cover Sheila in A Chorus Line for Deidre Goodwin for 2 weeks, only an insert was given. Not exactly the same thing, but hopefully you get my point.

[Eos]

Posted: 11/8/11 at 12:28am

I get your point, ACL2006. I think it's just that there are many "under the radar" lovers of SJB, myself included, who would like to see her get some legitimate "brownie points" for this fill-in. God I wish I could be there right now!

(cough,cough,video,cough,cough...)

[ken8631]

Posted: 11/8/11 at 7:41am

The insert is a "special" insert (doesn't look like the other inserts), giving bio info. I agree, for such a short run I don't think they are changing anything else.

She's great in the role I agree!

[notes4theheart]

Posted: 11/8/11 at 3:10pm

For those of you who have see both SJB and Sutton, is their friendship number similar? I saw Sutton and Gray do their hysterical rendition of this number earlier in the run and rebooked to enjoy it again.

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 11/8/11 at 6:53pm

They've changed the playbills. Seeing her tonight.