Sophia Gennusa

Sophia Gennusa
Born Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa
(2003-10-20) October 20, 2003
Westchester County, New York, United States of America
Nationality American
Occupation Actress
Years active 2013–present

Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa (born 20 October 2003) is an American child actress most known for her role as Matilda, in the original Broadway cast of Matilda the Musical.

Career

Gennusa is best known for debuting the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway production of Matilda alongside Bailey Ryon, Oona Laurence, and Milly Shapiro at the Shubert Theatre. She returned to Broadway in 2015 for the new musical Doctor Zhivago at the Broadway Theatre.[1] It closed after about three weeks, with an additional month of previews.

She frequently performs in benefit concerts and cabarets, and as of 2016 is the singer of the theme song for Sesame Street. She sang on an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver in 2015.

Personal life

Gennusa lives in Westchester with her parents.[2]

Awards

She performed in Matilda until December 21, 2013. She later won a Tony Honor with Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, and Bailey Ryon for their outstanding Broadway debut in the show.[3] She was also nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album.

Credits

Singles

Year Title Album
2013 Naughty Matilda The Musical

Theatre

Year Title Role Theatre Notes
2013 Matilda The Musical Matilda Wormwood Sam S. Schubert Theatre 5 March–21 December 2013
2015 Doctor Zhivago Young Lara/Katarina Broadway Theatre 27 March–10 May 2015

TV

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Princess Diary: Backstage at 'Cinderella' with Laura Osnes Herself 1 episode
2015 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Children's Chorus 1 episode
2016 Limitless CBS Young Rebecca Harris 1 episode

Dance

Year Title Theatre Notes
2008 The Nutcracker Purchase Conservatory College
2009
2010
2011
2012

References

  1. "Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Doctor Zhivago". Theater Mania. theatermania.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. Amodio, Joseph V. "'Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway". Newsday. newsday.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  3. Rooney, David. "'Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors". Hollywood Reporter. hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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