Sophia Gennusa

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

Sophia Gennusa
Born
Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa

(2003-10-20) October 20, 2003
Westchester County, New York, United States of America
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

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.

In 2019, Sophia gained a recurring role on The Enemy Within as Hannah Shepherd.

Personal life

Gennusa lives in Westchester County with her parents.[2]

Awards

She performed in Matilda as Matilda Wormwood 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 of Matilda.

Credits

Singles
YearTitleAlbum
2013NaughtyMatilda The Musical

Theatre
YearTitleRoleTheatreNotes
2013Matilda The MusicalMatilda WormwoodSam S. Schubert TheatreMarch 5 – December 21, 2013
2015Doctor ZhivagoYoung Lara/KatarinaBroadway TheatreMarch 27 – May 10, 2015

TV
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013The Princess Diary: Backstage at 'Cinderella' with Laura OsnesHerself1 episode
2015Last Week Tonight with John OliverChildren's Chorus1 episode
2016LimitlessYoung Rebecca Harris1 episode
2019The Enemy WithinHannah ShepherdRecurring role

Dance
YearTitleTheatreNotes
2008The NutcrackerPurchase 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 February 27, 2016.
  2. Amodio, Joseph V. "'Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway". Newsday. newsday.com. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  3. Rooney, David. "'Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors". Hollywood Reporter. hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
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