Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa (born October 20, 2003) is an American actress most known for playing the title role of Matilda Wormwood, in the original Broadway cast of Matilda the Musical, and Hannah Shepherd in The Enemy Within.
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. It closed after about three weeks, with an additional month of previews.
Gennusa 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, Gennusa began a recurring role on The Enemy Within as Hannah Shepherd.
Personal life Gennusa lives in Westchester County with her parents.
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. She was also nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album of Matilda.
Filmography
Television 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 Young Rebecca Harris 1 episode 2019 The Enemy Within Hannah Shepherd Recurring role
Theatre Year Title Role Theatre Notes 2013 Matilda The Musical Matilda Wormwood Sam S. Schubert Theatre March 5 – December 21, 2013 2015 Doctor Zhivago Young Lara/Katarina Broadway Theatre March 27 – May 10, 2015
Singles Year Title Album 2013 Naughty Matilda The Musical
Dance Year Title Theatre Notes 2008 The Nutcracker Purchase Conservatory College 2009 2010 2011 2012
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