Sophia Anne Caruso

Sophia Anne Caruso (born July 11, 2001[1]) is an American actress and singer best known for originating the role of Lydia Deetz in the Broadway musical Beetlejuice from March 2019 until February 2020,[2] a role for which she won a Theatre World Award.

Sophia Anne Caruso
Born (2001-07-11) July 11, 2001
Spokane, Washington
OccupationActress, singer, dancer
Years active2011–present
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life

Caruso was born on July 11, 2001, to parents Steve and Deena Caruso in Spokane, Washington.[3] She is the youngest of three children.[4]

Career

Her professional career began in 2010 at the age of nine when she starred in the title role in Annie at Spokane Civic Theatre,[5] and soon afterwards she played Helen Keller in the Interplayers Theater's production of The Miracle Worker, directed by Patty Duke.[6]

In 2014, Caruso originated the role of Charlotte van Gotheem in Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.[7] In 2015, she received a Lucille Lortel nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her portrayal as Iris in the off-Broadway play The Nether at the MCC Theater.[8][9] The same year, she originated the role of "Girl" in Lazarus at New York Theatre Workshop in Manhattan.[10]

In 2016, Caruso appeared in Janet Grillo's film Jack of the Red Hearts.[11] She then made her Broadway debut as The Girl in Blackbird at the Belasco Theatre.[12] Later that year, she appeared in the ensemble of the Encores! staged concert production of Runaways at New York City Center.[13] In October 2016 she reprised her role as "Girl" in London in the King's Cross Theatre production of Lazarus for which she received a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for "Best Supporting Actress in a Musical".[14][15]

In 2017, Caruso originated the role of Lydia Deetz in a workshop of the musical Beetlejuice, reprising the role in the musical's tryout at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. before starring in the Broadway production beginning in March 2019.[16] She won a Theatre World Award for the role.[17] Caruso left the show abruptly on February 19, 2020, reportedly using her contractual out in order to pursue work in television.[2]

On May 7, 2020, Caruso announced the release of her debut single "Toys", which was released on May 22, 2020. The song was produced by Henry Hey, who had previously worked with Caruso as the musical director of Lazarus, and Nick Littlemore of Empire of the Sun.[18] On the day of the track's release, an article from V Magazine confirmed that Caruso has plans to release an EP.[19]

In December 2020, it was announced that Caruso would star alongside Sofia Wylie in the upcoming Netflix fantasy film The School for Good and Evil, an adaptation of the book series by Soman Chainani.[20] Caruso will play the role of Sophie.[21]

Theatre
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Secondhand Lions: A New MusicalJane5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
2014Little DancerCharlotte Van GoethemKennedy Center, Washington D.C.
2014Ruthless!Tina DenmarkTriad Theatre, New York
2015The NetherIrisMCC Theater, New York City
2015–16LazarusNewton's MuseNew York Theatre Workshop
2016RunawaysEnsembleNew York City Center
2016BlackbirdThe GirlBelasco Theatre, Broadway
2016–17LazarusNewton's MuseKing's Cross Theatre, London
2018BeetlejuiceLydia DeetzNational Theatre, Washington D.C.
2019–2020Winter Garden Theatre, Broadway

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRole
2015Jack of the Red HeartsCoke
201637Lisa[22]
TBAThe School for Good and EvilSophie

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 The Sound of Music Live!Brigitta von Trapp
Celebrity Ghost StoriesYoung Jillian BarberieEpisode: "Jillian Barberie/Dan Cortese/Bruce Boxleitner"[23]
SmashYoung Norma JeanEpisode: "The Phenomenon"
2018StrangersLilyEpisode: "The Big (Gr)apple"
2019EvilEmmaEpisode: "7 Swans a Singin"

Awards and nominations

Theatre
YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2015Lucille Lortel AwardOutstanding Featured Actress in a PlayThe NetherNominated
2016Lucille Lortel AwardOutstanding Lead Actress in a MusicalLazarusNominated
2016Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Supporting Actress in a MusicalNominated
2016WhatsOnStage AwardBest Supporting Actress in a MusicalNominated
2019Theatre World AwardOutstanding New York City Stage Debut PerformanceBeetlejuiceWon
2020Clive Barnes AwardTheater Artist AwardPending [24]

References
  1. "Sophia Anne Caruso". Playbill.
  2. Haring, Bruce (February 22, 2020). "Broadway's 'Beetlejuice' Sees Sophia Anne Caruso Abruptly Exit Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  3. Lamberson, Carolyn (21 April 2019). "It's showtime! Sophia Anne Caruso brings 'Beetlejuice' to Broadway". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  4. Soloski, Alexis (October 12, 2018). "She's 17, Sardonic and Ready to Sing in 'Beetlejuice'". The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  5. Lamberson, Carolyn. "Caruso makes waves in Bowie musical's debut", The Spokesman-Review, December 13, 2015
  6. "TWI-NY Talk: Sophia Anne Caruso". This Week in New York. 25 April 2016.
  7. "Karen Ziemba, Tiler Peck & More to Join Rebecca Luker & Boyd Gaines in LITTLE DANCER at Kennedy Center; Full Cast Announced". BroadwayWorld. August 26, 2014.
  8. "2015 Nominees". Lucille Lortel Awards. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  9. Levitt, Hayley (March 18, 2015). "No More Kiddie Stuff for The Nether's Young Star Sophia Anne Caruso". TheaterMania.
  10. "Sophie Anne Caruso". lazarusmusical.com.
  11. Scheck, Frank (February 25, 2016). "Jack of the Red Hearts: Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter.
  12. Blackbird at the Internet Broadway Database
  13. Clement, Olivia (July 6, 2016). "Runaways Begins Tonight at Encores!". Playbill.
  14. Simoes, Monica (October 31, 2016). "First Look at London Premiere of David Bowie's Lazarus". Playbill.
  15. Bowie-Sell, Daisy (1 December 2016). "Shortlist for the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced". WhatsOnStage.com.
  16. McPhee, Ryan (16 August 2018). "Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso to Star in Beetlejuice Musical World Premiere". Playbill.
  17. Papadatos, Markos (May 5, 2019). "Sophia Anne Caruso wins Theatre World Award for 'Beetlejuice'". Digital Journal.
  18. @sophiaannecaruso (May 7, 2020). "Toys coming to your ears on May 22nd. Made with my pals @nick_littlemore and @heyness". Retrieved June 28, 2020 – via Instagram.
  19. Milton, Hailee (May 22, 2020). "V PREMIERE: Sophia Anne Caruso Makes a Daring Debut". V Magazine. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  20. "Sophia Anne Caruso to Star in Netflix's THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL". Broadway World. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  21. Meyer, Dan (December 21, 2020). "Sophia Anne Caruso and Sofia Wylie Cast in The School for Good and Evil". Playbill. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  22. 37 (2016) at IMDb
  23. Celebrity Ghost Stories Season 5, episode 1; October 19, 2013 at IMDb
  24. Meyer, Dan (25 February 2020). "Celia Rose Gooding, Sophia Anne Caruso, More Named Finalists for the Clive Barnes Awards". Playbill. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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