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.
Filmography
The Muppet Show
2026
as Muppet Performer
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022
as Mae (voice)
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
as Mae (voice)
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
as Grover's Mother
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
2020
as Jan the Backpack (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Prairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
as Betty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
as Gale Warning
Nightcrawler
2014
as Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
2013
as Velma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012
as Liz Lemon
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure
2011
as Circle / Square (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
2010
as Jill
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
as Additional Muppets (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008
as Additional Muppet Performer
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
as Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
2007
as Monica the Harmonica / Mousey
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
2007
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
as Curly Bear (voice)