Sophia Gennusa
| Sophia Gennusa | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa October 23, 2003 Westchester County, New York, United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa (born 23 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, and is currently working on her debut album.
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 | |||
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| 2012 |
References
- ↑ "Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Doctor Zhivago". Theater Mania. theatermania.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ↑ Amodio, Joseph V. "'Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway". Newsday. newsday.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ↑ Rooney, David. "'Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors". Hollywood Reporter. hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.