Bailey Ryon

Bailey Ryon (born May 20, 2002) is a child actress from Southern Pennsylvania. She is known for originating the role of Matilda in Matilda the Musical on Broadway with fellow actresses Milly Shapiro, Oona Laurence, and Sophia Gennusa.^[1] She performed in Matilda from March 2013 to January 11, 2014. Her role in Matilda won her a Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre which she won jointly with her fellow Matildas.^[2] The Original Broadway Cast recording of Matilda the Musical was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album where she was listed as a principle soloist along with Bertie Carvel, Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro and Lauren Ward.^[3] Before making her Broadway debut in Matilda the Musical, Bailey was Cindy Lou Who in the touring production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.^[4]

Personal Life

Ryon is a huge fan of The Hunger Games franchise. She been dancing since age 3 and continues to take classes in hip-hop, jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet, and recently began pointe. She dances at EMC Performing Arts Studio and with the Susquehanna Youth Ballet. She owns three cats; Raven, Sammy, and Hopkins.

She has stated that she admires Jennifer Lawrence, Lucille Ball, and Dick Van Dyke.

Credits

Theatre

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