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BIO

Cecily Strong returns to Broadway after Celebrity Autograph. She is best known for her Emmy-nominated performance in Saturday Night Live, where she was a cast member for ten years. She is the longest-tenured female cast member in the show's history!

Strong has a starring role on the Apple TV+ musical comedy series Schmigadoon!, which she also co-produced. Her other roles include voice work on The Awesomes, Ghostbusters, The Meddler, and The Female Brain.

Strong also performed in the Off Broadway revival of Jane Wagner's one-woman play, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, which starred Lily Tomlin in 1985, and Brooklyn Laundry.

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STAGE CREDITS

What Happened Was
[Off-Broadway]
2026
All Out: Comedy About Ambition
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble
Brooklyn Laundry Brooklyn Laundry
[Off-Broadway]
MTC Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Fran
Celebrity Autobiography Celebrity Autobiography
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Cecily Strong, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

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WHAT HAPPENED WAS… and NEW BORN to Celebrate Understudies with Added Performances Photo
WHAT HAPPENED WAS… and NEW BORN to Celebrate Understudies with Added Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

Audible Theater and TOGETHER will celebrate this season’s company understudies Atra Asdou, Sophia Talwalkar, and R.J. Foster with two newly added matinee performances.
How CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Turned Celebrity Memoirs Into Broadway Comedy Photo
How CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Turned Celebrity Memoirs Into Broadway Comedy
by Sidney Paterra - May 21, 2026

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.
How to Watch 2026 Tony Award Nominees at Home: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & More Photo
How to Watch 2026 Tony Award Nominees at Home: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2026

The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!
Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power o Photo
Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power of Audible x TOGETHER
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 6, 2026

Next up at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born- an evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson. The play is directed by Ian Rickson led by Marianna Gailus,  Sepideh Moafi, and Audible x Together co-founder Hugh Jackman. Watch in this video as the trio chats more about what audiences can expect from the new play!
Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show To Return To Radio City Music Hall Photo
Annual Garden Of Dreams Talent Show To Return To Radio City Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will present their annual talent show at Radio City Music Hall, featuring over 150 young performers from 25 tri-state partner organizations including Make-A-Wish and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Video: Corey Stoll & Cecily Strong Unpack the Twists and Turns of WHAT HAPPENED WAS.. Photo
Video: Corey Stoll & Cecily Strong Unpack the Twists and Turns of WHAT HAPPENED WAS...
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2026

Now running at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is What Happened Was… , starring Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong. The production marks the first major revival of Obie Award-winning playwright Tom Noonan’s work since his recent passing. Watch in this video as both chat more about what audiences can expect from the play!
Photos: Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, and More on the SCHMIGADOON! Opening Night Red Photo
Photos: Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, and More on the SCHMIGADOON! Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph & more hit the red carpet for Schmigadoon! opening night at the Nederlander Theatre. See all the photos!
The Rise of SNL Stars on Broadway: A Comprehensive Guide Photo
The Rise of SNL Stars on Broadway: A Comprehensive Guide
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 26, 2026

Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.
Photos: Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong in WHAT HAPPENED WAS... Photo
Photos: Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong in WHAT HAPPENED WAS...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

What Happened Was… will begin performances at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Starring Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong, the production marks the first major revival of Tom Noonan’s work since his recent passing. See photos of Stoll and Strong here!
Video: Meet the 2026 Company of Audible x TOGETHER Photo
Video: Meet the 2026 Company of Audible x TOGETHER
by Team BWW - Apr 9, 2026

Hear directly from Tony winner Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt), Tony nominee Corey Stoll, Emmy nominee Cecily Strong, Ella Beatty (Appropriate) and Marianna Gailus (Vanya) on why this season of Audible x TOGETHER — the remarkable initiative that makes New York theater more intimate and accessible than ever — is not to be missed. 
Photos: Hugh Jackman, Ella Beatty and More in Audible Theater Cast Portraits Photo
Photos: Hugh Jackman, Ella Beatty and More in Audible Theater Cast Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

You can now get a first look at cast portraits featuring the companies of Audible Theater x TOGETHER’s 2026 season, now on stage at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City, including Hugh Jackman, Ella Beatty and more.
Spotlight on Plays: April 2026 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: April 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2026

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
Photos: Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong Begin Rehearsals for WHAT HAPPENED WAS... Photo
Photos: Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong Begin Rehearsals for WHAT HAPPENED WAS...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

As part of Audible Theater and TOGETHER’s 2026 season, rehearsals began this week for What Happened Was… with Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong. See photos of the company in rehearsal.
WHAT HAPPENED WAS with Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong, and More Join Audible & Togethe Photo
WHAT HAPPENED WAS with Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong, and More Join Audible & Together 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Audible Theater and TOGETHER, will present two additional productions for their 2026 season, directed by Ian Rickson and presented in repertory at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 8, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to two productions. All Out: Comedy About Ambition takes its final bow at the Nederlander Theatre following 95 regular performances; and Bug plays its final performance at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 23 previews and 69 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to Schmigadoon! and The Balusters respectively.
Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!
Jake Shane to Make Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Photo
Jake Shane to Make Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

Jake Shane will make his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. The current cast of All Out includes Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, Jason Mantzoukas, and Craig Robinson.
Photos: Questlove Visits ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Photo
Photos: Questlove Visits ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 13, 2026

Check out photos of Questlove visiting All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers on Broadway!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cecily Strong been in?

Cecily Strong has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Cecily Strong been in?

Cecily Strong has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Cecily Strong been nominated for?

and Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.

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