Bernadette Peters
Birth Place: Ozone Park, NY, USA
Latest News on Bernadette Peters:
- Review: OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL: THE BEST OF BROADWAY at Hollywood BowlJun 24, 2026
- Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2026- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS To Open On Broadway In 2027 and MoreJun 24, 2026
- Listen: Lea Salonga Releases 'Last Night of the World' Pride RemixJun 23, 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, 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: Julianne Moore Joins Community Theater Musical in Trailer for Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-23 09:06:39
Video: Alden Ehrenreich's Mom Convinced Bernadette Peters to See BECKY SHAW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-18 11:49:37
Video: Kelly Clarkson Sings 'Suddenly, Seymour' From LITTLE SHOP With Lawrence Zarian
by Michael Major - 2026-06-17 09:28:47
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars
by Michael Major - 2026-05-18 14:45:07
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: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - 2026-04-03 13:00:22
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: Beth Leavel is Getting Ready to Sing Some More Sondheim
by Robert Bannon - 2025-07-25 17:00:20
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
News
by Evan Henerson - Jun 24, 2026
Every inch a musical theater geek's night to remember, the evening featured quips from host Billy Crystal, the rigor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by Thomas Wilkins, a chorus of wonderful singer-dancers and an eye-popping featured performer lineup.
by - Jun 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
Tony Award-winning performer Lea Salonga releases “The Last Night of the World (The Pride Remix),” a new dance version of the beloved Miss Saigon ballad that was first introduced to audiences decades ago. For generations of fans, “The Last Night of the World” has been an anthem of love, connection, and hope. Released during Pride Month, this reimagined dance version celebrates those same themes while honoring and uplifting LGBTQ+ communities.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The first trailer is here for The Debut, Jesse Eisenberg’s forthcoming musical comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. In addition to directing the A24 feature, Eisenberg wrote the screenplay, original songs, and also stars in the film. Watch it now.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Tony Award-winning actor Jak Malone will return to NYC's Laurie Beechman Theatre with a new solo cabaret, MISS YOU, MISS YOU, REALLY WANT TO KISS YOU, following a sold-out debut at the venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026
Reba McEntire is celebrating a milestone from her Broadway career by making two ANNIE GET YOUR GUN recordings widely available for the first time. The tracks were originally released on a promotional CD during her acclaimed Broadway run.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026
Reba McEntire just dropped two never-before-released songs from her legendary 2001 Broadway run in Annie Get Your Gun. Listen now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026
Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut gets its first teaser posters! The A24 musical comedy stars Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Bernadette Peters & more.
by - Jun 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2026
Alden Ehrenreich visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, where he revealed that his mom convinced Broadway legend Bernadette Peters to come see him in Becky Shaw before it concluded its run. Check out the interview now.
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2026
Kelly Clarkson is covering another showtune, singing 'Suddenly, Seymour' from Little Shop of Horrors with Lawrence Zarian on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The song opened up a recent episode of Clarkson's talk show. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Second Street Players will present GYPSY at their Riverfront Theater in Milford, DE, featuring Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim's score, including 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' and 'Rose's Turn.'
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
Ticket sales to the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, have been delayed. As of June, performances are still slated to begin at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2026
It's the end of an era on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the curtain has officially come down on Boneau/Bryan-Brown, the iconic Broadway press office founded by ATPAM-members Chris Boneau and Adrian Bryan-Brown, after more than three decades representing theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the world.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The category is: Tony Awards Eleganza. Broadway legends, rising stars, Hollywood favorites, and fashion icons all came ready to walk at this year's ceremony. Rachel Zegler, Cole Escola, Queen Latifah, Darren Criss, Jordan Roth, Bernadette Peters, and dozens more brought glamour, confidence, and undeniable star power to the red carpet.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 Tony Awards achieved an impressive 5.06 million viewers on Sunday, very slightly down from the 78th Tonys in 2025, which came in at 5.10 million.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 79th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including standout wins, performances, 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
