Bailey Ryon (born May 20, 2002) is an American actress from Southern Pennsylvania. She is known for originating the role of Matilda in

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on Broadway alongside fellow actresses

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, and Sophia Gennusa. 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. The Original Broadway Cast recording of Matilda the Musical was nominated for a

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featuring her as a principal soloist along with

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, Sophia Gennusa,

and Lauren Ward. Before making her Broadway debut in Matilda the Musical, Bailey played Cindy Lou Who in the touring production of

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. Bailey graduated from

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in 2020 and went to study Musical Theatre at

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where she performed in roles such as Dot/Marie in Sunday In The Park With George and Liz/Roxie US in Chicago.

Credits

Theatre

Dance

References

2002 births Living people American child actresses American musical theatre actresses 21st-century American actresses Susquehannock High School alumni James Madison University alumni {{US-theat-actor-2000s-stub