“Susan Derry exudes beauty, poise and a fabulous singing voice.”

—ShowBiz

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  • The Turn Of The Screw

    Who gets to revisit a role they originated?

    Henry James called his gripping ghost story “a trap for the unwary.” A governess gains a post caring for two young children in a large house possibly haunted house. Is she seeing things, or is she just losing her mind? Come find out in this re-mounting of Conner & Smith’s first Bold New Work.

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  • Best Cabaret Solo Performance!

    I’m honored to be the recipient of the Broadway World Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance Award for Washington, DC, and equally honored to have eight shows and counting to my name, a host of wildly talented people I get to call friends who help me bring them to life, and loving audiences to share them with, the best part. Thank you, thank you!

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  • Susan Dery "I Wish It So" Album Cover

    Now Streaming: I Wish It So.

    I Wish It So is one of my favorite things I’ve ever created. Enjoy the joy with me.

    “…there is no denying the unadulterated beauty of her album highlights "Winter Was Warm" and the title track, both recordings, alone, worth getting on the I WISH IT SO train.”

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View fullsize This is the summer of yes. And saying yes at the Eugene O’Neill is life-changing. I am so grateful for my time there and for these magical people, and proud of our hard work. There’s more to share and say, but for now: ✨ Of course the bar
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View fullsize Inspiration is everywhere, but to me it’s sweetest when it’s found in other artists. Thank you dear Paul Lincoln @sotcnyc for always showing us what’s possible. ✨ From high above Hell’s Kitchen: 1 Singing a gorgeous new Larry