Sophia Gennusa
| Sophia Gennusa | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa 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.
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. 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.
Gennusa lives in Westchester with her parents.
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. She was also nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album.
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