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.

Ryon in 2022 Born May 20, 2002 (Age 21) Occupation Actress Years Active 2008–present

Credits

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Theatre

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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

Dance

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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

References

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  1. ^ "Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro to Lead Broadway's MATILDA!". Broadwayworld.com.
  2. ^ "2013 Tony Honors Recipients Announced". Tony Awards.
  3. ^ "Grammys: 'Kinky Boots,' 'Matilda' and 'Motown' are musical nominees". The La Times. 7 December 2013.
  4. ^ WHETZEL, LAUREN. "Glen Rock girl, 9, will help Grinch find holiday spirit". The York Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10.
  5. ^ "PHOTOS: Susquehannock Prom-goers on 'Cloud Nine' at the Valencia". www.yorkdispatch.com.