The heroine is played on a rotating basis by Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro.

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Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, all 10 will receive Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, a non-competitive commendation.

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Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro are an exuberant bunch, barely able to sit still during a break in rehearsal as they giggle over their love of unicorns, marshmallows, pie, gummy bears and french fries.

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