Sophia Gennusa Explained

Sophia Gennusa
Birth Name:Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa
Birth Date:20 October 2003
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2013–present

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,[1] [2] [3] and Hannah Shepherd in The Enemy Within.[4] [5]

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.[6] [7] It closed after about three weeks, with an additional month of previews.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10] She was also nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album of Matilda.[11]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Princess Diary: Backstage at 'Cinderella' with Laura Osnes Herself1 episode
2015 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Children's Chorus 1 episode
2016 Limitless Young Rebecca Harris 1 episode [12]
2019 The Enemy Within Hannah Shepherd Recurring role

Theatre

Year Title Role Theatre Notes
2013 Matilda The Musical Matilda WormwoodMarch 5 – December 21, 2013
2015 Doctor Zhivago Young Lara/Katarina March 27 – May 10, 2015

Dance

Year Title Theatre Notes
2008 The Nutcracker Purchase Conservatory College
2009
2010
2011
2012

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cohen . Stefanie . April 25, 2013 . The 'Matilda' Fab Four . December 28, 2020 . Wall Street Journal.
  2. Web site: Benedict . David . April 12, 2013 . Legit Review: 'Matilda' . December 28, 2020 . Variety.
  3. Web site: Brantley . Ben . Ben Brantley . April 11, 2013 . Children of the World, Unite! . subscription . December 28, 2020 . New York Times . en.
  4. Web site: Russell . John . April 15, 2019 . 'The Enemy Within's Jennifer Carpenter Teases a Look Into Erica's Past . December 28, 2020 . TV Insider.
  5. Web site: Smith . Matt . March 19, 2018 . MATILDA's Sophia Gennusa Books Recurring Role on New NBC Pilot . December 28, 2020 . BroadwayWorld . en.
  6. Web site: January 14, 2015 . Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Doctor Zhivago . February 27, 2016 . TheaterMania.
  7. Web site: April 21, 2015 . 'Doctor Zhivago': Theater Review . December 28, 2020 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. Web site: Hetrick . Adam . Gioia . Michael . May 10, 2015 . Winter's Over! Russian Musical Drama Doctor Zhivago Closes Today . February 8, 2021 . Playbill.
  9. Web site: Amodio . Joseph V. . April 5, 2013 . 'Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway . February 27, 2016 . Newsday.
  10. Web site: Rooney . David . April 26, 2013 . 'Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors . February 27, 2016 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  11. Web site: November 23, 2020 . Sophia Gennusa . 28 December 2020 . Grammy Awards.
  12. Web site: Selleck . Emily . January 11, 2020 . Where Are These 35 Broadway Kids Now? . February 8, 2021 . Playbill.
  13. Web site: Clark . Jason . October 9, 2013 . 'Matilda': Watch a song clip from 'Naughty' . December 28, 2020 . EW.com . EN.