Bernadette Peters
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Date of Birth:
February 28, 1948 (74)
Birth Place: Ozone Park, NY, USA
Bio:
Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. Ms. Peters enjoys a career which boasts an impressive list of television credits, including co-starring in Amazon Prime's highly popular ...
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Stage Credits
Hello, Dolly!
Follies
Follies
A Little Night Music
Gypsy
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Bernadette Peters Biography
Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. Ms. Peters enjoys a career which boasts an impressive list of television credits, including co-starring in Amazon Prime's highly popular Mozart in the Jungle, which won the 2016 Golden Globe for Best TV Comedy or Musical series. She also co-starred in the CBS All-Access series, The Good Fight, a spin-off of the network's popular series, The Good Wife.One of Broadway's most critically acclaimed performers, Peters has won numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, two Grammy Awards, three Emmy nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She recently appeared in City Center's Encores! production, A Bed and a Chair: A New York Love Affair featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim and orchestrations by Wynton Marsalis. Other Broadway credits include Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music and Follies, which also played the Kennedy Center.
Peters received both the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for her performance in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Song and Dance. She earned her second Tony Award for her performance in Annie Get Your Gun. She also received Tony nominations for her outstanding performances in Sam Mendes' critically acclaimed revival of Gypsy (as Momma Rose), in Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl, Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, the Jerry Herman/Gower Champion Ode to the Movies, Mack and Mabel and the Leonard Bernstein/Comden and Green musical On The Town. In addition to these honors, Peters earned a Drama Desk nomination for her unforgettable portrayal of the Witch in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. Her most recent appearance on Broadway was in the revival of Hello, Dolly! in which she starred as the title character.
Other television credits include NBC-TVs Smash, ABC-TV's Grey's Anatomy and Ugly Betty, to name a few. In addition to starring in the Lifetime TV movie Living Proof, Peters has lit up the silver screen in 17 films throughout her distinguished career. She received a Golden Globe Award for her memorable performance in Pennies From Heaven. Other film credits include the 1997 Cinderella (recently released on Disney+), The Jerk, The Longest Yard, Silent Movie Annie, Pink Cadillac, Slaves of New York, Woody Allen's Alice, Impromptu, It Runs in the Family and Coming Up Roses.
Peters has recorded six solo albums, including the Grammy-nominated I'll Be Your Baby Tonight, Sondheim, Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall and Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers & Hammerstein, in addition to numerous original Broadway cast recordings.
Bernadette Peters Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater  |
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| Tony Awards - 2012 - Isabelle Stevenson Award |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress - Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress - Musical |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actress - Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Actress - Musical | ||
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| Drama League Awards - 1986 - Distinguished Performance Award |
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| Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Actress in a Play | ||
| Bernadette Peters, Sally and Marsha | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actress - Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Performance |
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| Theatre World Awards - 1968 - Performance |
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Bernadette Peters News
Wake Up With BWW 1/27: Caissie Levy in NEXT TO NORMAL in London, and More!by - Jan 27, 2023
Top stories include an NBC musical special honoring Carol Burnett, and featuring Bernadette Peters, Julie Andrews, and more! Plus, Caissie Levy will lead the London premiere of Next to Normal this summer, and more!
Bernadette Peters, Julie Andrews & More to Celebrate Carol Burnett's Birthday in NBC Musical Specialby Michael Major - Jan 26, 2023
“Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” will include musical performances from Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth and more. Special guests attending party include Aileen Quinn, Bob Mackie, Cher, Julie Andrews, Lily Tomlin, and more. Watch a video promo for the upcoming special now!
Review: You Are in Fine Company with JENNIFER SIMARD: CAN I GET YOUR NUMBER? at 54 Belowby Cary Wong - Jan 26, 2023
Simard's concept for the show, which she performed twice at 54 Below, was that she has mostly played second banana to many of her musical theater idols on stage, so Simard would honor that star with a song they are known for. It's a fun idea, brilliantly executed by Simard and her musical director and accompanist Steve Marzullo.
Chita Rivera to be Honored With Signature Theatre's 2023 Stephen Sondheim Awardby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award.
Wake Up With BWW 1/24: CAMELOT Casting, Adrienne Warren to Lead ROOM, and More!by - Jan 24, 2023
Top stories include further casting for Camelot, including Dakin Matthews, Taylor Trensch, and more! Plus, Adrienne Warren will lead Room on Broadway this Spring!
Bernadette Peters Replaces Kelli O'Hara in Manhattan Theatre Club Winter Benefitby Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023
Bernadette Peters is stepping in to headline the Manhattan Theatre Club Winter Benefit this evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Peters replaces the previously announced Kelli O'Hara. Due to a positive COVID diagnosis, O'Hara is unable to perform at the MTC benefit this evening.
Listen: Scott Wittman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTSby Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Jan 23, 2023
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, and conceiver, Scott Wittman! Scott discussed his career, and his most recent Broadway project, Some Like It Hot, on the podcast.
Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic Theater's Catalyst New Play Festivalby Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2023
Co-authored by Conor Duffy and Jake Broder, Max & Willy’s Last Laugh is based on the true story of entertainers Max Ehrlich and Willy Rosen, who for 18 months performed the funniest cabaret in Europe to ensure their safety at the Westerbork Transit Camp during World War II.
Patti LuPone is Hitting the Road With New Tour, DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAYby Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023
Patti LuPone is hitting the road with her new tour Don't Monkey With Broadway! Check out the full list of dates and find out how to get tickets here!
Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, and More to play Birdland This Monthby Blair Ingenthron - Jan 7, 2023
Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running January 9 through January 22. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Joey Alexander Trio, Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet and Adam Birnbaum Quartet.
Bernadette Peters Videos
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 24, 2022
Watch the trailer for the New Year's Eve BBC and iPlayer broadcast of the star-studded SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS concert starring Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, Michael Ball, and many more.
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2022
Bernadette Peters sat down with Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa this morning to discuss her upoming Broadway Barks event. During the interview, Peters discussed her performance of 'Children Will Listen' at the 75th Annual Tony Awards honoring the late Stephen Sondheim. Peters also revealed the first time that she had met Sondheim.
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together in London's West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor. Watch video highlights now including performances of 'Being Alive,' 'Old Friends' and 'Our Time' below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 27, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh has invited Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in celebrating his extraordinary talents and legacy at the Sondheim Theatre which was recently gloriously rebuilt in Sondheim’s honour and thanks the cast and company and everyone involved for agreeing to a special screening which will allow over 2,500 to see the performance.
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 20, 2022
This morning, Broadway legends Bernadette Peters, Mandy Patinkin, and James Lapine stopped by CBS Sunday Morning to discuss their work on the Sondheim musical, Sunday in the Park with George. The musical was inspired by George Seurat's 1886 pointilist painting, 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.' The group visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art to inspect a smaller study by Seurat of the same piece. Lapine discusses visiting Sondheim with a postcard image of the painting and how they went about dissecting the artwork for their Broadway classic.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 3, 2021
Yes, the rumors are true! Everyone's favorite Countess is back at Feinstein's/54 Below for an evening of festive glitz and glamour. If there's anything that's a guaranteed good time, it's seeing LuAnn de Lesseps, star of one of the most successful franchises in television history, 'The Real Housewives of New York.'
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2021
Go behind the scenes of Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas with stars Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Mary Steenburgen and more! The cast of the beloved musical series return for a brand-new holiday musical film, featuring Bernadette Peters, Alice Lee, and Alex Newell. Watch this new behind-the-scenes featurette, also featuring new footage from the film, now!
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2021
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas is coming to the Roku Channel on December 1! Watch Jane Levy, Alice Lee, and Michael Thomas Grant in an exclusive new clip. The film also stars Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart, Michael Thomas Grant, Kapil Talwalkar, Mary Steenburgen, Peter Gallagher, and Bernadette Peters
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2021
Netflix has released the complete 'Sunday' sequence from tick, tick...BOOM!, complete with numerous Broadway cameos. Sung by Andrew Garfield, the clip features appearances by Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Andrew Dé Shields, Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Daphne Rubin Vega, Phillipa Soo, Chuck Cooper, and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2021
Today we are flashing back to an epic moment in Sondheim's career- when he received his Kennedy Center Honor in 1993. Watch the full tribute, which included performances from Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, Angela Lansbury, and Scott Bakula.
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