Acting · b. 1971 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Biography

Stephanie D'Abruzzo (born December 7, 1971) has been a Sesame Street puppeteer since 1993, has performed a myriad of background characters, and recorded vocals for a number of songs. Despite her extensive work with the Muppets, D'Abruzzo first gained greater recognition as an original cast member of the puppet musical Avenue Qwhere she originated the characters of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut.

Acting
The Muppet Show Muppet Performer 2026 Jim Henson Idea Man Self (archive footage) 2024 Sesame Street: The Nutcracker Mae (voice) 2022 Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy Mae (voice) 2021 Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate Prairie Dawn / Mae (voice) 2020 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend Jan the Backpack (voice) 2020 The Monster at the End of This Story Grover's Mother 2020 Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration Betty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice) 2019 When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special Gale Warning 2018 Nightcrawler Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited) 2014 Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map Velma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice) 2013 Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers Liz Lemon 2012 Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars 2012 Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic 2011 Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure Circle / Square (voice) 2011 Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures 2011 Sesame Street: When Families Grieve Jill 2010 A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Additional Muppets (voice) 2008 Sesame Street: Love the Earth! Additional Muppet Performer 2008 Charlie Wilson's War Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited) 2007 ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway Self 2007 Elmo's Christmas Countdown Additional Muppet Performer (voice) 2007 Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs Monica the Harmonica / Mousey 2007 Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time Curly Bear (voice) 2006 Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise! 2005 Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Additional Muppet Performer 2004 Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby Curly Bear (voice) 2003 Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs Little Miss Muffet (voice) 2003 Avenue Q Kate Monster / Lucy the Slut 2003 Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) Pillow 2003
Other Credits
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams Editor 2014 Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story Editor 2009 Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland Editor 2009
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