Cecily Strong
Latest News on Cecily Strong:
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join (Jan 15, 2025)
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA (Jan 6, 2025)
Cinco Paul Unveils SCHMIGADOON-Themed Alphabet Book (Jan 2, 2025)
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join (Jan 15, 2025)
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA (Jan 6, 2025)
Cinco Paul Unveils SCHMIGADOON-Themed Alphabet Book (Jan 2, 2025)
BIO
She was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2012 to 2022. 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! (2021–2023), which she also co-produced. Her other roles include voice work on The Awesomes (2013–2015), supporting roles in films like Ghostbusters, The Meddler, and The Female Brain. She hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2015. Her first book, the memoir This Will All Be Over Soon, was published in 2021.
For her work on Saturday Night Live, Strong was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 72nd and 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
Strong made her New York stage debut in an 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. Directed by Leigh Silverman, the show opened at The Shed on January 11, 2022.
It was then announced in December 2023, that Strong would co-star in the off Broadway play Brooklyn Laundry, which opened at the New York Center on February 28, 2024.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards
Cecily Strong, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
Videos
Video: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform the DREAMGIRLS-Inspired 'It's Over' in SCHMIGADOON!
by Michael Major - 05/04/2023
Video: First Look at the SCHMIGADOON! Season Finale With Aaron Tveit & Dove Cameron
by Michael Major - 04/27/2023
Video: Watch Cecily Strong Belt Out 'It's My Turn Now' in SCHMIGADOON!
by Michael Major - 04/27/2023
Video: Aaron Tveit Talks Returning to MOULIN ROUGE! & SCHMIGADOON! on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 04/21/2023
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Reference JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sneak Peek of Penultimate Episode
by Michael Major - 04/20/2023
Video: Tituss Burgess Sings in SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek With Cecily Strong & Keegan-Michael Key
by Michael Major - 04/17/2023
Video: Watch Jane Krakowski's Full 'Bells & Whistles' Musical Number in SCHMIGADOON!
by Michael Major - 04/13/2023
Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Perform the SWEENEY TODD-Inspired 'Worst Brats in Town' in SCHMIGADOON!
by Michael Major - 04/12/2023
Video: Watch Jane Krakowski Perform in a SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek Inspired By CHICAGO & COMPANY
by Michael Major - 04/10/2023
Interview: SCHMIGADOON Creator Cinco Paul Reveals His Writing Process For the New SCHMICAGO Season
by Michael Major - 04/07/2023
Video: Kristin Chenoweth on Why SCHMIGADOON is Broadway's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - 04/07/2023
Interview: Aaron Tveit & Dove Cameron Reveal How They Prepared to Take on HAIR, CABARET & More in SCHMIGADOON
by Michael Major - 04/06/2023
News
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA
Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's next Concert for America fundraising event will take place in January, featuring Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's next Concert for America fundraising event will take place in January, featuring Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cinco Paul Unveils SCHMIGADOON-Themed Alphabet Book
Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has announced that he has co-written a new alphabet book based on the musical series. Written alongside Ray Kampf (who also created the illustrations), the book is described as 'a sophisticated whimsical and colorful alphabet book.'
Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has announced that he has co-written a new alphabet book based on the musical series. Written alongside Ray Kampf (who also created the illustrations), the book is described as 'a sophisticated whimsical and colorful alphabet book.'
Video: Watch the First SCHMIGADOON! Teaser From the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center has released the first teaser for Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. Schmigadoon! will star Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and more. Watch the video!
The Kennedy Center has released the first teaser for Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. Schmigadoon! will star Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and more. Watch the video!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center
The cast has been announced for the world premeire production of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center. Learn more about who is starring in this new musical and find out how to get tickets here!
The cast has been announced for the world premeire production of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center. Learn more about who is starring in this new musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Cinco Paul Reveals SCHMIGADOON! Season 3 Character Mashups
Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has teased new characters written for the canceled third season of the show, including mashups of characters from Sunset Boulevard, Sunday in the Park with George, Side Show, and more.
Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has teased new characters written for the canceled third season of the show, including mashups of characters from Sunset Boulevard, Sunday in the Park with George, Side Show, and more.
Review: Merrimack Repertory Theatre Makes THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE Worth Joining
What did our critic think of THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?
What did our critic think of THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?
Photos: David Harbour, Cecily Strong, Ariana DeBose & More at A is For BAfA Event
A is For held their Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit on Sunday night in New York and the stars came out in full force to perform, donate their time and their own money to a raise money for reproductive rights and abortion access. See photos!
A is For held their Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit on Sunday night in New York and the stars came out in full force to perform, donate their time and their own money to a raise money for reproductive rights and abortion access. See photos!
Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong & More to Join BROADWAY ACTS FOR ABORTION at 54 Below
Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong, Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, David Harbour, Peppermint, and more will join A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion at 54 Below.
Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong, Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, David Harbour, Peppermint, and more will join A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion at 54 Below.
Cinco Paul Teases Martin Short's Role in Canceled Third Season of SCHMIGADOON!
Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has once again shared what fans could have expected from the third season of the canceled musical series. In a new post on X, Paul revealed that Season 3 would have featured Martin Short channeling David Bowie from Jim Henson's Labyrinth.
Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has once again shared what fans could have expected from the third season of the canceled musical series. In a new post on X, Paul revealed that Season 3 would have featured Martin Short channeling David Bowie from Jim Henson's Labyrinth.
THE GARFIELD MOVIE Coming to Blu-ray and DVD Next Week
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed the release date for the physical media editions of the animated Garfield Movie, featuring Chris Pratt. Directed by Mark Dindal, the movie will be available to purchase on Blu-ray and DVD on August 27.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed the release date for the physical media editions of the animated Garfield Movie, featuring Chris Pratt. Directed by Mark Dindal, the movie will be available to purchase on Blu-ray and DVD on August 27.
See Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Platt, Kelly Bishop & More at 92NY This Fall
TV, Film and Theater Events at 92NY this fall will feature, Kate McKinnon, Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Platt and more. See the full lineup!
TV, Film and Theater Events at 92NY this fall will feature, Kate McKinnon, Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Platt and more. See the full lineup!
SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage
Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!
Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!
THE GARFIELD MOVIE Available on Digital Tomorrow
Sony Pictures is set to release The Garfield Movie on digital Tuesday July 9. Based on the beloved comic strip, the movie is directed by Mark Dindal and features a voice cast that includes Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg.
Sony Pictures is set to release The Garfield Movie on digital Tuesday July 9. Based on the beloved comic strip, the movie is directed by Mark Dindal and features a voice cast that includes Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg.
Cinco Paul Unveils Musicals Parodied in Canceled Third Season of SCHMIGADOON!
Following an earlier tease on social media, Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has revealed the planned musicals that were to be parodied in the canceled third season of the show, which was titled Into the Schmoods.
Following an earlier tease on social media, Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has revealed the planned musicals that were to be parodied in the canceled third season of the show, which was titled Into the Schmoods.
Aaron Tveit to Perform at The Old Globe Gala 2024
The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Rialto Chatter: SCHMIGADOON! Gets Presentation - Workshop Cast Revealed!
BroadwayWorld has learned that Schmigadoon! held a workshop presentation this week, and the cast list has been revealed.
BroadwayWorld has learned that Schmigadoon! held a workshop presentation this week, and the cast list has been revealed.
Alan Cumming Says SCHMIGADOON! Season 3 'Would Have Been a Hoot'
In a new interview, Tony-award-winning actor Alan Cumming briefly discussed the cancellation of Schmigadoon!, the popular musical television series, and the direction the series would have gone in for Season 3. According to Cumming, the next season would have been a parody of the mega-musicals of the 1980s and 1990s such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables.
In a new interview, Tony-award-winning actor Alan Cumming briefly discussed the cancellation of Schmigadoon!, the popular musical television series, and the direction the series would have gone in for Season 3. According to Cumming, the next season would have been a parody of the mega-musicals of the 1980s and 1990s such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables.
Jackie Beat's DR. JACKIE Season 2 Guests Include Jinkx Monsoon, Neil Patrick Harris & More
Everyone’s favorite unqualified, self-centered show biz shrink is all dolled-up and ready to nod her head while she pretends to be listening! That’s right, the much-anticipated Season 2 of the hilarious hit show “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is finally here. Season 2 of “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is jam-packed with amazing special guests. See the lineup here!
Everyone’s favorite unqualified, self-centered show biz shrink is all dolled-up and ready to nod her head while she pretends to be listening! That’s right, the much-anticipated Season 2 of the hilarious hit show “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is finally here. Season 2 of “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is jam-packed with amazing special guests. See the lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Cecily Strong been in?
Cecily Strong has appeared on Broadway in 1 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.
Videos