Susan Werner at Berkshire Theatre Group

Susan Werner has been dubbed by NPR as The Empress of the Unexpected and has written and recorded twelve albums that cover the genres of folk, rock, Tin Pan Alley, gospel, country and chamber music. Her songs have been recorded by many including Tom Jones, Michael Feinstein, Betty Buckley and Christine Ebersole. She is known for her charismatic and energetic live shows and delivering her songs with sassy wit and charm. Since making her major-label debut in 1995 with the folk/rock gem Last of the Good Straight Girls, Werner has produced a number of concept albums ranging from Tin Pan Alley styled originals to agnostic gospel hymnals to a Cuban flavored collection. Her creative restlessness is her defining characteristic.Werner has toured nationally with artists, such as Joan Armatrading and Richard Thompson. She was featured as part of the next generation in Peter Paul and Marys PBS special LifeLines. She has performed on NPRs World Caf and Mountain Stage