Lily Tomlin Surprises L.A. Audience by Taking in Cecily Strong’s Performance of Role That Won Her a Tony

'Our original Trudy, our hero, the incredible Lily Tomlin,” praised Strong during the curtain call of Wednesday's production of the Jane Wagner-penned 'The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.'

Strong prefaced the reveal by saying it’s something that has never happened before, underscoring what a special night it was for all involved. Tomlin won a Tony Award in 1986 for originating the role on Broadway based on a script penned by the woman who would eventually become her wife, Jane Wagner. follows the “seemingly disparate lives of a punk-rock rebel, a socialite, a feminist and a deceptively insightful observer, among many others,” per press materials.

Directed by Leigh Silverman, the show began previews at Mark Taper Forum on Sept. 21 and will run through Oct. 23. Produced in association with honcho Lorne Michaels and veteran stage producer Bill Damaschke, the show is being presented in association with The Shed. After the show, Tomlin spent some time catching up with Strong, Damaschke, Silverman and Center Theater Group managing director and CEO Meghan Pressman. Also taking in the show Wednesday wereexecutive producer Rich Appel and actors Peter Paige, Joe Pacheco and Barrett Foa, among others.Ryan Miller/Capture ImagingLily Tomlin and Center Theatre Group managing director and CEO Meghan Pressman

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