Steve Blanchard

Steve Blanchard
Born
Steven “Steve” Blanchard

(1958-12-04) December 4, 1958 (age 65)
Other namesSteven
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1981–present
SpouseMeredith Inglesby
Websitesteveblanchard.net[dead link]

Steve Blanchard (born December 4, 1958) is an American stage actor and singer best known for his musical theatre roles, being most closely associated with the role of The Beast in the musical Beauty and the Beast, which he played on Broadway for eight years. In recent years, he has played the role of "Pa" in several regional theatre productions of the musical version of Little House on the Prairie. He also guest stars in television roles and released Northbound Train, a solo CD where he sings songs from shows that he has been in.