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] Gennusa is best known for debuting the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway production of Matilda[1][2][3] alongside Bailey Ryon,[2] Oona Laurence,[2] and Milly Shapiro[2] at the Shubert Theatre.
[8] Gennusa frequently performs in benefit concerts and cabarets, and as of 2016 is the singer of the theme song for Sesame Street.
In 2019, Gennusa began a recurring role on The Enemy Within as Hannah Shepherd.
She later won a Tony Honor with Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, and Bailey Ryon for their outstanding Broadway debut in the show.