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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.

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble


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


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

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

Videos

News


Photo: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION First Look; Lottery and Rush to Launch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

You can now get a first look at the portrait of the cast and creative team of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, featuring direction by Alex Timbers.
Lawrence Will Perform a Pop Up Concert to Celebrate ALL OUT First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

All Out: Comedy About Ambition begins previews tonight, December 12, on Broadway. In celebration of the show kicking off its run, the band Lawrence will have a pop-up concert outside the Nederlander Theatre at 4pm.
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
Ike Barinholtz, Jenny Slate and More Complete Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION BY SIMON RICH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

The final cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.
Spotlight on Plays: December 2025
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in December 2025.
Hot Tickets of the Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, ALADDIN & More
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special holiday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
Black Friday Deals: DEATH BECOMES HER, SIX, ALADDIN & More
by Team BWW - Nov 28, 2025

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special Black Friday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.
Hot Tickets of the Week: SCHMIGADOON, ALL OUT, and More
by Team BWW - Oct 20, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting October 20, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by - Oct 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Wayne Brady, Cecily Strong, and More Join Rotating Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers will begin performances in December. Learn more about the cast here!
Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
Photos: Cecily Strong, Bonnie Milligan, And Cynthia Nixon Lead BROADWAY ACTS FOR ABORTION Benefit At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

A is For hosted its annual Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit last night at 54 Below, bringing together some of Broadway’s brightest stars in a powerful evening of performance, solidarity, and advocacy for abortion access. Check out photos of the event below.
Photos: PRINCE F****T Celebrates Gala Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2025

Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot is now running an additional three weeks, through November 30, in Seaview's new Off-Broadway home. Check out photos from the show's gala night here!
Cecily Strong and Bonnie Milligan to Host A is For’s Annual Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion has revealed the line up for their annual fundraiser being held at 54 Below. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele und Nicholas Christopher werden CHESS am Broadway anführen " Promo-Video ansehen
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

Tony-Award-Gewinner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy-Award-Nominierte Lea Michele (Funny Girl) und Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) werden die allererste Broadway-Wiederaufnahme von CHESS anführen. Hier findest du alle Details zur Produktion.
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele y Nicholas Christopher protagonizarán CHESS en Broadway: mira el video promocional
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

El ganador del Tony Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), la nominada al Emmy Lea Michele (Funny Girl) y Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) encabezarán el primer revival de Broadway de CHESS. Aquí encontrarás todos los detalles de la producción.
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2025

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. We have all of the details on the production here, plus watch a promo video!

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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