Susanna Phillips

Soprano Susanna Phillips has appeared in more than eleven roles at the Metropolitan Opera, originated the role of Rose in the world premiere of Awakenings at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and portrayed Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire opposite Renée Fleming. Her operatic career also includes acclaimed performances with Boston Baroque, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Cincinnati Opera, Dallas Opera, and Gran Teatre del Liceu. A passionate advocate for chamber music, she has presented a tribute to Clara Schumann at the Library of Congress and appeared with Washington Performing Arts in a program co-curated by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Among her many honors are the Beverly Sills Artist Award and the Laffont Competition from the Metropolitan Opera, as well as prizes from Operalia and the Marilyn Horne Foundation Competition. Ms. Phillips earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School. Beginning in the 2026–27 season, Ms. Phillips serves as Artist in Residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.