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| Stephanie J. Block in Concert at 92Y | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 07:03 pm EDT 03/23/22 | |
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| 92Y Announces Kathryn W. Stein Memorial Concert STEPHANIE SINGS THE STEPHENS (SONDHEIM, SCHWARTZ & FLAHERTY) STEPHANIE J. BLOCK IN CONCERT Stephanie J. Block, vocals Ben Cohn, musical director/piano Allison Seidner, cello Dillon Kondor, guitar In Person Sunday, May 22, 3 pm ET Tickets from $25 92y.org/event/stephanie-j-block New York, NY– 92Y announces Stephanie Sings the Stephens (Sondheim, Schwartz & Flaherty) as this year’s Kathryn W. Stein Memorial Concert, on Sunday, May 22 at 3 pm. Tony Award-winning vocal powerhouse Stephanie J. Block – celebrated for her roles in Wicked, The Cher Show, Falsettos, Anything Goes, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and more – takes to the 92Y stage with selections from the Broadway songbook. She spotlights music by three of her favorite composers, performing songs she's made her own, including Wicked’s “Defying Gravity” and others including “Being Alive” (Company) , “Back to Before” (Ragtime) and more. About Stephanie J. Block Stephanie has established herself as one of the most relevant and versatile voices in contemporary musical theatre. She most recently won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, as well as winning The Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Award for her star turn in The Cher Show. Ms. Block was also recognized for her role of Trina in Lincoln Center Theatre's 2016 revival of Falsettos garnering her the Tony Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2013 she was recognized with both the Drama Desk and TONY Award nomination(s) for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Alice Nutting/ Edwin DROOD in The Roundabout Theater’s production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. That marks three TONY Award nominations in the last six years, a feat very few Broadway actors have attained. Other Broadway credits include Reno Sweeney in the 2011 Tony Award winning revival of Anything Goes, 9 to 5: The Musical playing the role of Judy Bernly for which she earned a Drama Desk nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She created the roles of Grace O'Malley in The Pirate Queen and Liza Minnelli in The Boy from Oz (opposite Hugh Jackman). Ms. Block is best known for her portrayal as Elphaba in the Broadway company of Wicked as well as originating the role in the first national tour for which she won numerous awards including the prestigious Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. For more information, please visit her website: https://www.stephaniejblock.com/ Kathryn W. Stein Memorial Concert: A longtime member of the 92Y Himan Brown Senior Program and a lifelong patron of the arts, Kathryn W. Stein was born in New York City in 1906. Both her parents instilled in her a deep commitment to service, and she spent her life involved in many charitable causes and contributing to dozens of organizations. Twenty years ago, Stein made several significant bequests to favorite organizations, including the American Red Cross of New York, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and 92nd Street Y. Since she was particularly passionate about music, her generous legacy to 92Y supports this annual concert and extensive music programming for seniors. She is fondly remembered by those who knew her for her elegance, dry wit and love of people. 92Y Health & Safety Protocols MASKS MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status. ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGE 5+ MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION UPON ARRIVAL. THANK YOU for doing your part in helping to keep everyone in our community safe. About 92nd Street Y: The 92nd Street Y (92Y) is a world-class center for the arts and innovation, a convener of ideas, and an incubator for creativity. 92Y offers extensive classes, courses and events online including live concerts, talks and master classes; fitness classes for all ages; 250+ art classes, and parenting workshops for new moms and dads. The 92nd Street Y is transforming the way people share ideas and translate them into action all over the world. All of 92Y’s programming is built on a foundation of Jewish values, including the capacity of civil dialogue to change minds; the potential of education and the arts to change lives; and a commitment to welcoming and serving people of all ages, races, religions, and ethnicities. For more information, visit www.92Y.org . |
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