Susan Birkenhead is a Tony Award®–nominated and Drama Desk Award–winning lyricist celebrated for her wit, emotional depth, and masterful storytelling through song. Her Broadway credits include JELLY’S LAST JAM (Tony® and Grammy® nominations), TRIUMPH OF LOVE, and WORKING (Drama Desk Award). Off-Broadway, her work has been heard in A…MY NAME IS ALICE, WHAT ABOUT LUV?, and THE SHOW GOES ON. Birkenhead has also contributed lyrics to a wide range of projects across theatre, television, and film, collaborating with many of the industry’s most respected composers and writers.
Most recently, she penned the lyrics for BOOP! THE MUSICAL, a new Broadway production featuring music by David Foster. Her vibrant and heartfelt lyrics help bring the beloved Betty Boop to life for a new generation, combining classic charm with contemporary flair—further cementing Birkenhead’s reputation as one of the most distinctive voices in musical theatre.