Bernadette Peters
Birth Place: Ozone Park, NY, USA
Photos: Inside Opening Night of WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse (Jun 1, 2026)
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June (May 29, 2026)
Pittsburgh CLO to Host 80th Anniversary Gala Concert Honoring Carol Hefren Tillotson (May 28, 2026)
BIO
Over a career spanning more than six decades, Bernadette Peters has starred in musical theatre, television and film, performed in solo concerts and released recordings. She is a critically acclaimed Broadway performer, having received seven nominations for Tony Awards, winning two (plus an honorary award), and nine Drama Desk Award nominations, winning three. Four of the Broadway cast albums on which she has starred have won Grammy Awards.
Regarded by many as the foremost interpreter of the works of Stephen Sondheim, Peters is particularly noted for her roles on the Broadway stage, including in the musicals Mack and Mabel (1974), Sunday in the Park with George (1984), Song and Dance (1985), Into the Woods (1987), The Goodbye Girl (1993), Annie Get Your Gun (1999), Gypsy (2003), A Little Night Music (2010), Follies (2011) and Hello, Dolly! (2018). She starred in the revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends both in the West End (2023) and on Broadway (2025). She has recorded six solo albums and many cast albums, and has performed regularly in solo concert acts.
Peters first performed on the stage as a child actress and then a teenager in the 1960s, and in film and television from the 1970s. She was praised for this early work and for appearances on, among other programs, The Muppet Show and The Carol Burnett Show, and for her roles in films including Silent Movie (1976), The Jerk (1979), Pennies from Heaven (1981, for which she won a Golden Globe Award), and Annie (1982). She has also acted in television shows such as Ally McBeal, Smash (2012–2013), Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018), The Good Fight (2017–2018), Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020–2021) and High Desert (2023).
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1973 ] Allison
[ 1974 ] Warden's Secretary
[ 1976 ] Little Dee
[ 1976 ] Melody
[ 1976 ] Vilma Kaplan
[ 1979 ] Marie
[ 1981 ] Aqua
[ 1981 ] Eileen
[ 1981 ] Rutanya Wallace
[ 1982 ] Lily
[ 1989 ] Eleanor
[ 1989 ] Lou Ann McGuinn
[ 1990 ] Muse
[ 1991 ] Marie D'Agoult
[ 1997 ] Sophie
[ 1999 ] Elise Ellis
[ 2003 ] Rebecca Gromberg
[ 2007 ] Mary Ann
[ 2011 ] Diane
[ 2013 ] Glinda
[ 2020 ] Eva Woolf
[ 2021 ] Sunday' Legend
[ 2021 ] Deb
TV Shows
Anna Stieman
Girl
Josie Cohan
Lady Larken
Doris
Kathy Griffith
Linda Galloway
B.B. Murchison
Brenda Brooks
[ 1976-1977 ] Charley Drake
Trudy Engles
Genevieve Seltzer
The Girl in 'The Sheik'
Sleeping Beauty, Princess Debbie
Marie Rothenberg
Jane Murray
Kate Benton
Tammy Faye Bakker
Skit Characters
[ 1986-1991 ] The Witch, Dot, Marie
Bernadette Peters
Cinderella's Stepmother
Circe
Faith Shawn
Helen Ayers
Victoria Sherwood
Fifi
Cassandra Lewis
Margo, Titania
Rachel
Bailey Lewis
Sarah Leaf
Gin
Stella Danquiss
Judge Marianna Folger
Barbara Bradfield
Sarabeth Breyers
Jodie Papadakis
[ 2012-2013 ] Leigh Conroy
Annie
[ 2014-2018 ] Gloria Windsor
[ 2017-2018 ] Lenore Rindell
Ms. Freesia
[ 2020-2021 ] Deb
Rosalyn, Ginger
Awards and Nominations
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Bernadette Peters, Follies
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Bernadette Peters
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Bernadette Peters, Gypsy
Bernadette Peters, Gypsy
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Bernadette Peters, Annie Get Your Gun
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Bernadette Peters, Annie Get Your Gun
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Bernadette Peters, Annie Get Your Gun
Bernadette Peters, The Goodbye Girl
Bernadette Peters, The Goodbye Girl
Bernadette Peters, Into the Woods
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Bernadette Peters, Song and Dance
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Bernadette Peters, Song and Dance
Bernadette Peters, Sunday in the Park with George
Bernadette Peters, Sunday in the Park with George
Bernadette Peters, Sally and Marsha
Bernadette Peters, Mack & Mabel
Bernadette Peters, Mack and Mabel
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Bernadette Peters , On The Town
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Bernadette Peters, Dames at Sea
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Bernadette Peters, George M!
Videos
Video: Watch Matthew Morrison Dance with His Daughter in JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - 2026-04-05 19:08:24
Video: Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am What I Am' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-03-31 12:42:32
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 10:08:21
Video/Photos: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MUPPET SHOW Special; Maya Rudolph Confirmed as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-23 12:13:41
Video: Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen Join THE MUPPET SHOW in New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-02 11:28:56
Video: First-Look at THE MUPPET SHOW Special Event Coming in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:09:42
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse 'The Oldest Established' From GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - 2025-11-18 11:43:03
Video: Plasma and J. Harrison Ghee Perform 'That's Life' From New Live Album
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-10 17:44:55
Video: Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Seeing Her First Broadway Show
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-06 13:44:57
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar'
by Michael Major - 2025-07-23 11:54:23
Video: Cole Escola Talks Tony Awards Bernadette Peters Tribute on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-20 10:28:58
Video: Broadway Stars on What Pride Means to Them – Bernadette Peters, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - 2025-06-10 16:28:02
Exclusive Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Solves HAMILTON Clue on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE Finale
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-10 15:19:12
Video: Jackie Burns Sings 'Memory' from Casa Mañana's Country Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-02 12:45:15
Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 14:59:00
Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 17:34:48
Video: Darren Criss Recalls Hilarious Red Carpet Story with Bernadette Peters
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 11:13:45
Video: Mandy Patinkin Surprises Ben Platt at 2025 Sondheim Award Gala
by Joshua Wright - 2025-04-21 17:35:28
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2025-04-09 12:42:01
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-03-31 15:20:31
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
You can now get a first look at opening night photos of West Side Story at Paper Mill Playhouse. Directed by Paper Mill Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee, West Side Story is led by Noah Henry as Tony, Sarah-Anne Martinez as Maria, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Pittsburgh CLO will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a gala on June 12 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. The event will honor Carol Hefren Tillotson and feature a special anniversary concert highlighting the organization's history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
54 Below will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Join in celebrating their contributions to the cabaret art form.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the winners of the 15th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, including Mexodus, Cold War Choir Practice, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and more. Checkout the full list here!
by Christiana Rose - May 27, 2026
Red is a dazzling and richly entertaining musical revue which celebrates the flame haired icons who have shaped stage and screen history, whilst simultaneously showcasing the extraordinary talents of its creator and performer, Amber Topaz. Stylish, intelligent and brimming with affection for its subjects, this is far more than a cabaret showcase. It is a lovingly crafted theatrical celebration of female performers whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
by R. Scott Reedy - May 23, 2026
Two-time Tony Award nominee Megan Hilty isn’t on an official concert tour, but that hasn’t stopped the popular Broadway and television performer from booking numerous upcoming dates including three in the Bay State alone.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, featuring Filipinos on Broadway Melissa Errico with Billy Stritch, and more.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga will headline the opening night concert of Broadway and Vine's 2026 season at Carneros Resort's Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley, with tickets starting at $95.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, known for MISS SAIGON and her roles as the singing voices of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Fa Mulan, will join Michael Feinstein to coach high school vocalists live on stage at the free Songbook Academy Public Masterclass in Carmel, Indiana.
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
Betty Boop, the iconic cartoon character that was recently brought to the stage in Boop! The Musical, is receiving a new cinematic treatment from Quinta Brunson.
by Jim Munson - May 19, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with lesbian icon Lea DeLaria about her upcoming performances at Feinstein's at the Nikko on May 29th & 30th. DeLaria will perform an evening of classic jazz tunes leavened with comedic tales.
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026
Host, actor, filmmaker, and pop culture enthusiast Jason A. Coombs officially launches his brand new podcast Where the Light Lands. The new series is a collaboration with the Broadway Podcast Network. The debut episode features Rodd Cyrus from the 11 time Tony nominated revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 18, 2026
The rising star teams up with legendary pianist and singer Billy Stritch for SING A SONG WITH ME on 5/26. From swinging showstoppers to intimate ballads, the program will feature songs by Gershwin, Strouse, Bernstein, Sondheim, and more.
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026
Watch a new video of Gabrielle Mariella's impressions of Lea Michele, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jenn Colella, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, Mickey Mouse, and Julie Andrews singing 'Sarah Come Down to Me' from 'New Music.'
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
HIT SHOW, a new musical inspired by the 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr., will make its joint world premiere at The Carnegie and Southern Plains Productions, directed by Eamon Foley.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the nominees for the 15th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2025-2026 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Bernadette Peters will perform at New 42's 2026 Gala at The Plaza Hotel in celebration of the performing arts organization’s 35th anniversary. The event will honor André De Shields and more.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
An upcoming episode of The Late Show will feature a special Broadway performance, featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
The 2026 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production have been revealed. Honorees include Luke Evans, Ayo Edebiri and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bernadette Peters has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.
Bernadette Peters has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Annie Get Your Gun, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Annie Get Your Gun , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie Get Your Gun, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Goodbye Girl, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Goodbye Girl, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Song and Dance, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Song and Dance, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sally and Marsha, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mack & Mabel, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mack and Mabel, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On The Town, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Dames at Sea and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for George M!.
Bernadette Peters has won several prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater from the Drama League Awards. She received the Isabelle Stevenson Award at the Tony Awards and won Outstanding Actress in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for her performances in Gypsy and Annie Get Your Gun. Additionally, she was honored with the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Annie Get Your Gun. Peters won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Annie Get Your Gun and again for Song and Dance. She also received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Song and Dance, along with the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production. Furthermore, she was recognized with the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for On The Town and received the Outstanding Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for Dames at Sea. Finally, she was honored with a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for George M!.
Bernadette Peters's first West End show was Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends which opened in 2023
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