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BIO

Strong is an American actress and comedian who has been a cast member of Saturday Night Live since 2012. Other roles include the film Ghostbusters and voice work on The Awesomes. For her work on Saturday Night Live, she was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 72nd and 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MTC Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Fran

[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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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!
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!
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
SCHMIGADOON! Premiere, LEGALLY BLONDE & More Set For Kennedy Center Season

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
Photos: Inside The 16th Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall

The 16th Garden of Dreams Talent Show took place on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Radio City Music Hall, where more than 150 tri-state area young people had the opportunity to live out their dreams on the Great Stage in front of a crowd of thousands!  Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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.

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