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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

About 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

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 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.
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!
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.
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!
Video: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Releases Lawrence's 'Whatcha Want' Photo
Video: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Releases Lawrence's 'Whatcha Want'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026

You can now watch the music video for “Whatcha Want’ by Grammy nominated soul-pop band Lawrence in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.
Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gal Photo
Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 22, 2025

Last week, All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich held its gala performance.  VIP guests included P!nk, Jimmy Fallon, J.J. Abrams, and more. Check out photos here!
Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance Photo
Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 19, 2025

Broadway celebrated the Gala performance of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and the Broadway debuts of Ike Barinholtz, Eric Andre, Abbi Jacobson, and Jon Stewart, alongside soul-pop band Lawrence. See photos!
Photos: Jon Stewart, Abbi Jacobson and More in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Photo
Photos: Jon Stewart, Abbi Jacobson and More in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers and featuring original music performed by Grammy nominated soul-pop band Lawrence.
Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert Photo
Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert
by Gillian Blum - Dec 13, 2025

Lawrence celebrated ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION's First Broadway performance with a pop-up concert, which you can watch part of in this video from the event.
Photo: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION First Look; Lottery and Rush to Launch Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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!
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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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