STAGE TUBE: Bernadette Peters Talks Performing with Boston Pops, BROADWAY BARKS, New Book and More

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters appeared on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL this morning to talk about her new children's book STELLA AND CHARLIE, FRIENDS FOREVER. Click below to watch the full interview, in which she also touches on Independence Day with the Boston Pops, Broadway Barks and more!

Peters' delightful tale tells the story of friendship inspired by Peters' work with shelter animals and her personal experience with animal adoption. 'STELLA AND CHARLIE' is sure to please young readers, dog lovers, and anyone who has gone through the trials and tribulations of true friendship. The book will be released on August 4, 2015; to pre-order, click here.

Her first two books are the much-lauded BROADWAY BARKS and STELLA IS A STAR. All of Peters' proceeds from the sale of 'STELLA AND CHARLIE' benefit Broadway Barks, which works to rescue animals in shelters and raise awareness about the beauty of adoption.

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