Bailey Ryon
Bailey Ryon | |
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| Born | May 20, 2002 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | James Madison University (BFA) |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | bailey-ryon |
Bailey Ryon (born May 20, 2002) is an American actress from Southern Pennsylvania.
Early life
[edit]Bailey graduated from Susquehannock High School in 2020[1] and went to study Musical Theatre at James Madison University.[2]
Career
[edit]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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
Before making her Broadway debut in Matilda the Musical, Bailey played Cindy Lou Who in the touring production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.[6]
Credits
[edit]Theatre
[edit]Dance
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tony Award | Excellence in Theatre | Matilda | Won | [7] |
| 2014 | Grammy Award | Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album | Nominated | [8] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "PHOTOS: Susquehannock Prom-goers on 'Cloud Nine' at the Valencia". www.yorkdispatch.com.
- ↑ Dodohara, Jake (February 16, 2023). "'Matilda the Musical' star to headline Forbes Center's 'Chicago'". The Breeze. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro to Lead Broadway's MATILDA!". Broadwayworld.com.
- ↑ "2013 Tony Honors Recipients Announced". Tony Awards.
- ↑ "Grammys: 'Kinky Boots,' 'Matilda' and 'Motown' are musical nominees". The La Times. December 7, 2013.
- ↑ WHETZEL, LAUREN. "Glen Rock girl, 9, will help Grinch find holiday spirit". The York Dispatch. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015.
- ↑ "The 2013 Tony Awards Winners Announced". New York Theatre Guide. June 9, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ Trueman, Matt (December 9, 2013). "Matilda the Musical Nominated for 2014 Grammy Awards". The Guardian. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
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