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BIO

Sophia is thrilled to return to Broadway after originating the title role in Matilda. Her performance earned her a Tony® Honor, as well as a Grammy nomination for her work on the original cast recording. Deepest gratitude to Chris York, CESD, and Mara Entertainment. Love you Mom and Dad!


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Young Lara

Young Katarina

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Matilda (Alternate)


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MATILDAPALOOZA, Ann Hampton Callaway, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
Broadway's Matildas to Reunite at MATILDAPALOOZA 2023 at 54 Below

54 BELOW is celebrating 10 years of Matilda the Musical in Matildapalooza 2023: All Grown Up – A Reunion of Broadway’s Matildas! on August 7 & 8 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
Wake Up With BWW 12/14: Tony Awards Set New Location and 2023 Date, and More!

Top stories include the Tony Awards moving to a new location and announced its 2023 date! Plus, watch highlights from Chess in Concert, and more!
Photos: Former MATILDA on Broadway Stars Attend Netflix Film Screening

In attendance were former Broadway Matildas Bailey Ryon, Milly Shapiro, Oona Laurence, Sophia Gennusa, Gabriella Pizzolo, Alexandra Vlachos, Ava Briglia, Ava Ulloa, Aviva Winick, Brooklyn Shuck, Eliza Madore, Fina Strazza, Mattea Conforti and Mimi Clark-Ryder. Check out photos from the screening now!
Everything We Know About the MATILDA Movie Musical

BroadwayWorld put together a guide to MATILDA on screen. Get the scoop on the upcoming film including when to see it on TV, how to stream, who is in the cast and more!
VIDEO: On This Day, April 11- MATILDA Opens On Broadway

On this day in 2013, the acclaimed musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda opened at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.
Limited Edition Double Record Vinyl Set of MATILDA THE MUSICAL to be Released

Broadway Records announced today the release of MATILDA THE MUSICAL as a double record set printed on blue vinyl. It will be available exclusively on BroadwayRecords.com on December 4th, 2020. Preorders are available now for this double vinyl set of the Grammy nominated original Broadway cast recording.
Next-Gen Artists Team Up for Virtual Benefit Concert HARMONIZE AGAINST HUNGER

Executive Producers Michael William Nigro and Zach Kessel, alongside Concierge Content, have announced their virtual benefit concert, a?oeHarmonize Against Hunger,a?? to benefit Feeding America and Project Broadway.The concert will air on YouTube on June 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EST. The YouTube channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwJ-4UTlZ-wRPKXmyNxUPw/featured.
Broadway Rewind: MATILDA Gets a Little Bit Naughty on Broadway in 2012!

Today we rewind to the opening night of Matilda on Broadway in 2012. The musical, which came straight from its Olivier Award-winning run in London, starred Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert, Lesli Margherita, and Lauren Ward with Oona Laurence, Sophia Gennusa, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro in the title role. Matilda would go on the run for 1554 performances at the Shubert Theatre.
Athena Theatre Expands To Develop New Works For Musical Theatre

Athena Theatre proudly expands its commitment to developing works that captivate, resonate, and deepen audience awareness to timeless issues to musical theatre by producing its upcoming showcase ATHENA SINGS.
Ethan Riordan To Premiere Concert Of Original Song Cycle At The Green Room 42

Ethan Riordan will be performing his original song cycle, Flicker, on August 20th at 7 pm at The Green Room 42 in Yotel Times Square. The song cycle explores themes of connection and disconnection in its various forms--whether it be moving on or standing still. Performing with Ethan will be Kerstin Anderson (My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music), Micaela Diamond (The Cher Show) and Sophia Gennusa (Matilda the Musical, Dr. Zhivago). This show is being produced by John Mara, Jr.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Honors Victoria Clark & More at NYMF Gala!

Just last night, the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) honored Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning actress Victoria Clark, NYMF Board Member Jill Jaysen and Tony Award-winning producers Frankel, Viertel, Baruch, Routh Group at its 2018 Gala at the Edison Ballroom.
Victoria Clark to Be Honored at NYMF 2019

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) will honor Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning actress Victoria Clark, NYMF Board Member Jill Jaysen and Tony Award-winning producers Frankel, Viertel, Baruch, Routh Group at its 2018 Gala on Sunday, November 11 at the Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan (240 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036).
Photo Coverage: AT THIS PERFORMANCE Presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT

Stephen DeAngelis presented BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-Fi themes, on Monday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig.
BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT Returns to The Green Room 42

Stephen DeAngelis presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-Fi themes. The concert will be held on Monday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
Brief 3/20: ROCKTOPIA Begins Previews and More!

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Rocktopia begins previews on Broadway tonight and Miss You Like Hell, starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, begins previews at The Public Theater!
MATILDA's Sophia Gennusa Books Recurring Role on New NBC Pilot

Even if you're little, you can do a lot indeed!! Proving the popular MATILDA mantra to be true, Sophia Gennusa, one of the original breakout stars of the 2013 Broadway blockbuster, has booked a recurring role on the new NBC investigative thriller pilot, THE ENEMY WITHIN.
BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT to Spook Audiences at The Green Room 42

Stephen DeAngelis presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with supernatural, horror and sci-fi themes.
BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT to Spook at The Green Room 42

Stephen DeAngelis presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-fi themes. The concert will be held on Sunday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 9 PM.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sophia Gennusa been in?

Sophia Gennusa has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Sophia Gennusa been in?

Sophia Gennusa has not appeared in the West End.

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