Bailey Ryon (born May 20, 2002) is an American actress from Southern Pennsylvania. She is known for originating the role of Matilda in Matilda the Musical on Broadway alongside fellow actresses Milly Shapiro, Oona Laurence, and Sophia Gennusa.[1] She performed in Matilda from March 2013 to January 11, 2014. Her role in Matilda won her a Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre which she shared with her fellow Matildas.[2] The Original Broadway Cast recording of Matilda the Musical was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album featuring her as a principal soloist along with Bertie Carvel, Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro and Lauren Ward.[3] Before making her Broadway debut in Matilda the Musical, Bailey played Cindy Lou Who in the touring production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.[4] Bailey graduated from Susquehannock High School in 2020[5] and went to study Musical Theatre at James Madison University where she performed in roles such as Dot/Marie in Sunday In The Park With George and Liz/Roxie US in Chicago.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Cindy Lou Who | National Tour | |
| Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Ensemble | Fulton Theatre | ||
| 2013, 2014 | Matilda: The Musical | Matilda Wormwood | Broadway, Sam S. Schubert Theatre | |
| 2014 | Sandman: A Little Nightmare Musical | Clara | New York Theater Festival | |
| 2016 | The Secret Garden | Mary Lennox | Arden Theatre Co. | |
| 2017 | The Matchmaker | Minnie Fae | Susquehannock Theatre | |
| 2018 | Big Fish | Jenny Hill | Susquehannock Theatre | |
| 2019 | The Wizard of Oz | Dorothy Gale | Susquehannock Theatre | |
| 2019 | Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic | Susie/Harry/Others | Susquehannock Theatre | |
| 2021 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Fairy Band | James Madison University | |
| 2022 | RENT | Alexi Darling/Company | James Madison University | |
| 2023 | Chicago | Liz/Roxie US | James Madison University | |
| 2023 | Sunday In The Park With George | Dot/Marie | James Madison University | |
| 2024 | Spongebob: The Musical | Associate Choreographer/Ensemble/Foley US | James Madison University |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Coppélia | Corps | Susquehanna Youth Ballet | |
| 2017 | Nutcracker | Clara | Susquehanna Youth Ballet | |
| 2018 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Helena | Susquehanna Youth Ballet | |
| 2019 | Nutcracker | Corps | Susquehanna Youth Ballet |