Bernadette Peters is an American actress, singer, and children’s book author. Over a career spanning more than six decades, she has starred in musical theatre, television and film, performed in solo concerts and released recordings.
Peters began her career in the theater, appearing in the original Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof (1964) and Merrily We Roll Along (1970). She won her first Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Dames at Sea (1966).
Peters went on to star in a number of other successful Broadway musicals, including A Chorus Line (1975), Song and Dance (1979), Annie Get Your Gun (1983), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), and Gypsy (2003). She won her second Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Song and Dance.
Peters has also had a successful career in television and film. She starred in the television musicals Cinderella (1997) and Annie (1999), and she has appeared in films such as Silent Movie (1976), Pennies from Heaven (1981), and The Jerk (1979).
Peters is a gifted singer and actress, and she is known for her versatile voice and her ability to tackle a wide range of musical styles. She is also a talented comedienne, and she is often praised for her wit and her ability to connect with audiences.
What was Bernadette Peters first show?
Bernadette Peters’ first show was the 1964 Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, in which she played the character of Shprintze. She was only 16 years old at the time, and she was one of the youngest actors ever to be cast in a major Broadway role.
In 1977, Peters starred in the Broadway musical Annie, in which she played the character of Miss Hannigan. She won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance.
Who was in Hello Dolly with Bernadette Peters?
In 2017, Peters starred in the Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!, in which she played the title character. She received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance.