History of Bernadette Peters in Timeline
Bernadette Peters is a highly acclaimed American actress and singer with a career spanning over six decades. She is renowned for her work in musical theatre, television, and film. A celebrated Broadway performer, Peters has received numerous awards and nominations, including two Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards. Four of her Broadway cast albums have also earned Grammy Awards, solidifying her status as a significant figure in entertainment.
3 hours ago : Bernadette Peters Celebrates Lexington Opera House's 140th Anniversary and Its Rescue
Bernadette Peters joined the Lexington Opera House's 140th-anniversary celebration, honoring those who saved it from demolition 50 years before. The anniversary highlights the Opera House's enduring legacy within the community.
1966: Stephen Sondheim's Evening Primrose
Stephen Sondheim's Evening Primrose Songs were recorded for Mandy Patinkin album in 1990
1977: Began Relationship with Steve Martin
In 1977, Bernadette Peters began a romantic relationship with Steve Martin that lasted approximately four years.
1980: Original Release of Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters' album, originally released in 1980, was released on CD.
1980: Release of Debut Album Bernadette Peters
In 1980, Bernadette Peters released her debut album, Bernadette Peters, featuring 10 songs including "If You Were the Only Boy", "Gee Whiz", and "Heartquake". The cover art was created by Alberto Vargas.
1980: Release of "Gee Whiz"
In 1980, Bernadette Peters' single "Gee Whiz", a remake of Carla Thomas' 1960 hit, reached the top forty on the U.S. Billboard pop singles charts.
December 1981: Playboy Magazine Appearance
In December 1981, Bernadette Peters appeared on the cover and in a non-nude spread in Playboy Magazine, in which she posed in lingerie designed by Bob Mackie.
1981: Release of Now Playing
In 1981, Bernadette Peters released her next solo album, Now Playing, featuring songs by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole Bayer Sager and Marvin Hamlisch, and Stephen Sondheim.
1987: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
In 1987, Bernadette Peters received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.
1990: Recording for Mandy Patinkin Album
In 1990, Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin recorded songs from Stephen Sondheim's 1966 television play, Evening Primrose, on Patinkin's album Dress Casual.
1992: Re-release of Bernadette Peters on CD
In 1992, the 1980 album Bernadette Peters was re-released on CD as Bernadette, with the original Vargas cover art, and included some of the songs from Now Playing.
1994: Sarah Siddons Award
In 1994, Bernadette Peters received the Sarah Siddons Award for outstanding performance in a Chicago theatrical production for The Goodbye Girl.
1995: Benefit Concert for Gay Men's Health Crisis
In 1995, the benefit concert Anyone Can Whistle was a benefit for the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
July 20, 1996: Marriage to Michael Wittenberg
On July 20, 1996, Bernadette Peters married investment adviser Michael Wittenberg at the Millbrook, New York, home of Mary Tyler Moore.
1996: "Carnegie Hall" Concert for Gay Men's Health Crisis
Bernadette Peter's 1996 "Carnegie Hall" concert was a benefit for the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
1996: American Theatre Hall of Fame Induction
In 1996, Bernadette Peters was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City, as the youngest person so honored.
1996: Grammy Nomination for I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
In 1996, Bernadette Peters was nominated for a Grammy Award for her album, I'll Be Your Baby Tonight, which includes songs by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Lyle Lovett, Hank Williams, Sam Cooke and Billy Joel.
1996: Grammy Nomination for Sondheim, Etc.
In 1996, the live recording of Bernadette Peters' Carnegie Hall concert, Sondheim, Etc. – Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall, was nominated for a Grammy Award.
1998: Recording on John Whelan's Album
In 1998, Bernadette Peters recorded "Dublin Lady" on John Whelan's album Flirting with the Edge.
1999: Co-founded Broadway Barks
In 1999, Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore co-founded Broadway Barks, an annual animal adopt-a-thon.
1999: The Actors' Fund Artistic Achievement Medal
In 1999, Bernadette Peters received The Actors' Fund Artistic Achievement Medal.
June 2002: Radio City Music Hall Solo Concert Debut
In June 2002, Bernadette Peters made her solo concert debut at Radio City Music Hall, based on her album Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers and Hammerstein.
2002: Honorary Doctorate from Hofstra University and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame
In 2002, Bernadette Peters received an honorary doctorate from Hofstra University and was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame.
2002: Radio City Music Hall Concert Review
In 2002, Stephen Holden of The New York Times reviewed Bernadette Peters' Radio City Music Hall concert, describing her as the "peaches-and-cream embodiment of an ageless storybook princess" and praising her ability to evoke belief in the power of Rodgers and Hammerstein's dreams.
September 26, 2005: Death of Michael Wittenberg
On September 26, 2005, Bernadette Peters' husband, Michael Wittenberg, died at age 43 in a helicopter crash in Montenegro while on a business trip.
2005: Release of Sondheim Etc., Etc. Live at Carnegie Hall
In 2005, Bernadette Peters released her solo album, Sondheim Etc., Etc. Live at Carnegie Hall: The Rest of It, consisting of songs from her 1996 Carnegie Hall concert.
2005: Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again CD
In 2005, Bernadette Peters sang four songs on the CD accompanying the children's picture book Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again, the proceeds of which benefited the Christopher Reeve Foundation.
May 2006: Guest Appearance in Will & Grace
In May 2006, Bernadette Peters appeared as Karen Walker's sharp-tongued sister in the "Whatever Happened to Baby Gin?" episode of the NBC series Will & Grace.
November 2006: Guest Appearance in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In November 2006, Bernadette Peters appeared as a defense attorney on the NBC series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
2006: Solo Concert Debut at Lincoln Center
In 2006, Bernadette Peters made her solo concert debut at Lincoln Center in New York City. Stephen Holden reviewed this concert, noting her preternatural innocence and ability to evoke a surrogate childhood playmate.
2006: Adrienne Arsht Center Grand Opening Performance
In 2006, Bernadette Peters was one of the performers to help celebrate the grand opening of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami.
May 2007: Guest Appearance in Boston Legal
In May 2007, Bernadette Peters appeared as a judge on the ABC series Boston Legal.
2007: "Broadway's Back" Concert
In 2007, Bernadette Peters helped the Broadway community celebrate the end of the stagehand strike in a "Broadway's Back" concert at the Marquis Theatre.
June 8, 2008: Broadway Barks Reaches Bestseller List
On June 8, 2008, Bernadette Peter's book Broadway Barks reached No. 5 on The New York Times Children's Best Sellers: Picture Books list.
September 2008: Guest Appearance in Grey's Anatomy
In September 2008, Bernadette Peters made a guest appearance in Grey's Anatomy as an accident victim. TV Guide suggested that Peters was an early contender for a guest-actor Emmy nomination for her performance.
October 18, 2008: Appearance in "Living Proof"
On October 18, 2008, Bernadette Peters appeared in the Lifetime television film "Living Proof", playing Barbara, an art teacher with breast cancer who is initially reluctant to participate in a study for the cancer drug Herceptin.
2008: Fundraiser for Westport Country Playhouse and TKTS Discount Ticket Booth Dedication
In 2008, Bernadette Peters participated in a fund-raiser for the Westport Country Playhouse and in the opening ceremony and dedication of the renovated TKTS discount ticket booth in Times Square.
March 8, 2009: Ted Kennedy's Last Birthday Celebration
On March 8, 2009, Bernadette Peters helped celebrate Senator Ted Kennedy's last birthday, singing "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame" at a private concert and ceremony held at the Kennedy Center.
May 2009: Appearance in Ugly Betty
In May 2009, Bernadette Peters appeared in the ABC series Ugly Betty in five episodes as Jodie Papadakis, a magazine mogul running the YETI (Young Editors Training Initiative) program.
June 2009: Adelaide Cabaret Festival Performance
In June 2009, Bernadette Peters' appearance at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival was filmed and broadcast in Australia.
November 9, 2009: Broadway Barks Benefit Concert
On November 9, 2009, Bernadette Peters held a concert, "A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares", at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City, to benefit Broadway Barks and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The concert raised an estimated $615,000 for the two charities.
November 19, 2009: Opening of The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
On November 19, 2009, Bernadette Peters helped to celebrate the opening of The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center.
2009: Adelaide Cabaret Festival Headliner
In 2009, Bernadette Peters headlined the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Adelaide, Australia. The Sunday Mail noted that she showed "the verve, vigour and voice of someone half her age."
2009: National Dance Institute Artistic Honoree
In 2009, Bernadette Peters was named the National Dance Institute Artistic Honoree.
2009: Benefit Performance on Seabourn Odyssey and Alliance of The Arts Black Tie Anniversary Gala
On November 21, 2009, Bernadette Peters performed on an overnight cruise on the Seabourn Odyssey in a benefit for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami and headlined The Alliance of The Arts Black Tie Anniversary Gala at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, California.
February 8, 2010: Drama League of New York Benefit Honoring Angela Lansbury
On February 8, 2010, Bernadette Peters honored Angela Lansbury at the annual Drama League of New York benefit, singing "Not While I'm Around".
March 2010: Roundabout Theatre Company Sondheim 80 Benefit
In March 2010, Bernadette Peters helped Stephen Sondheim celebrate his 80th birthday in the Roundabout Theatre Company "Sondheim 80" benefit. She was one of the Honorary Chairs.
April 2010: Release of Stella is a Star
In April 2010, Bernadette Peters released her second children's book, Stella is a Star, which includes a CD with an original song written and performed by Peters.
April 24, 2010: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
On April 24, 2010, Bernadette Peters introduced her book Stella is a Star at a reading and signing at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in Los Angeles, California, where she also sang part of the song included with the book.
2011: Sondheim Award Recipient
In 2011, Bernadette Peters was the recipient of the Sondheim Award, presented by the Signature Theatre.
March 2012: Appearance in Smash
In March 2012, Bernadette Peters first appeared in the NBC series Smash in the episode "The Workshop" as Leigh Conroy, Ivy's mother. In the episode, she sings "Everything's Coming Up Roses".
May 2012: Appearance in Smash Season Finale
In May 2012, Bernadette Peters appeared in the season 1 finale of Smash, titled "Bombshell", celebrating Ivy's role as Marilyn.
2012: Patron of The Stephen Sondheim Society
In 2012, Bernadette Peters became a Patron of The Stephen Sondheim Society.
2012: Isabelle Stevenson Award
In 2012, Bernadette Peters won the Isabelle Stevenson Award.
2012: New Dramatists Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2012, New Dramatists presented Bernadette Peters with their Lifetime Achievement Award, praising her impact on the theatre.
April 2013: Appearance in "The Parents" episode of Smash
In April 2013, Bernadette Peters appeared in "The Parents" episode of Smash as Leigh, singing "Hang the Moon".
May 2013: Appearance in Smash episode "The Phenomenon"
In May 2013, Bernadette Peters appeared in the Smash episode titled "The Phenomenon".
2013: Drama League Special Award of Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre
In 2013, the Drama League gave Bernadette Peters its Special Award of Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award for "her contribution to the musical theatre."
2013: An Evening with Bernadette Peters and Bernadette Peters in Concert series
Since 2013, Bernadette Peters has been touring intermittently with her cabaret act, An Evening with Bernadette Peters, and a concert series, "Bernadette Peters in Concert".
April 2014: Concert Performances in Australia
In April 2014, Bernadette Peters gave concert performances in Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald noted her natural warmth and instinct for never exaggerating the emotional content of a song.
2014: Role in Mozart in the Jungle
In 2014, Bernadette Peters began playing Gloria Windsor in Mozart in the Jungle, a web video series by Amazon Studios.
2014: Olivier Awards Performance
In 2014, Bernadette Peters performed at the Olivier Awards ceremony, singing the song "Losing My Mind".
December 2015: Sinatra: Voice for a Century Concert
In December 2015, Bernadette Peters performed in the concert Sinatra: Voice for a Century at Lincoln Center, a fundraiser for the new David Geffen Hall in celebration of Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday. She sang "It Never Entered My Mind". PBS planned to broadcast it as part of its "Live from Lincoln Center" series.
2015: Release of Stella and Charlie Friends Forever
In 2015, Bernadette Peters released her third book, Stella and Charlie Friends Forever, about her rescue dog Charlie joining her household and getting along with her older dog, Stella.
2015: Drama League Centennial Gala Honoree
In 2015, Bernadette Peters was the Centennial Honoree at the Drama League Centennial Gala. A musical tribute was presented by many of Peters's costars over the years, including the original and current casts of Dames at Sea.
May 23, 2016: John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
On May 23, 2016, Bernadette Peters received the 2016 John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, presented at the Theatre World Awards.
June 2016: Concerts in the UK
In June 2016, Bernadette Peters gave concerts in the UK at the Royal Festival Hall, Manchester Opera House and Edinburgh Playhouse.
2017: Role in The Good Fight
In 2017, Bernadette Peters began playing the recurring role of Lenore Rindell in the CBS television series The Good Fight.
January 20, 2018: Broadway Revival of Hello, Dolly!
On January 20, 2018, Bernadette Peters began performances in the title role of the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! at the Shubert Theatre, succeeding Bette Midler.
July 15, 2018: Final Performance in Hello, Dolly!
On July 15, 2018, Bernadette Peters gave her final performance as Dolly in the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! at the Shubert Theatre.
November 2018: Manhattan Theatre Club Fall Benefit Honoree
In November 2018, Bernadette Peters was the honoree at the Manhattan Theatre Club 2018 Fall Benefit.
2018: Brooke Astor Award Recipient
In 2018, Bernadette Peters received the Brooke Astor Award from the Animal Medical Center for her lifelong commitment to animal welfare, including the "over 2,000 adoptions" to date at Broadway Barks events.
2019: Prince Rainier III Award Recipient
In 2019, Bernadette Peters received the Prince Rainier III Award "for her outstanding artistry and exemplary philanthropic give-back."
2020: Role in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
In 2020, Bernadette Peters began playing Deb in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.
2020: Role in Katy Keene
In 2020, Bernadette Peters played Ms. Freesia in the series Katy Keene.
2021: Role in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
In 2021, Bernadette Peters played Deb in the television film Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for the role.
May 3, 2022: Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Tribute Concert
On May 3, 2022, Bernadette Peters participated in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, a Cameron Mackintosh-produced tribute concert, at the Sondheim Theatre, London.
2022: Broadway Barks held first in-person adoption event since the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, Broadway Barks held its first in-person animal adoption event since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with many Broadway stars in attendance and many shelter organizations participating. Activists protesting against the Humane Society of New York, one of the shelter organizations represented at the event, briefly interrupted Peters's speech there.
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