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 best known for her extensive work in musical theatre, particularly on Broadway, where she has earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, including two Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards. She has also appeared in television and film, released recordings, and performed solo concerts. Several Broadway cast albums featuring her have won Grammy Awards, highlighting her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
February 28, 1948: Birth of Bernadette Peters
On February 28, 1948, Bernadette Peters, born Bernadette Lazzara, was born. She is an American actress and singer known for her extensive career in musical theatre, television, film, and solo concerts.
January 1958: Obtained Actors Equity Card and Stage Debut
In January 1958, at age nine, Bernadette Peters obtained her Actors Equity Card and made her professional stage debut in "This Is Goggle", a comedy directed by Otto Preminger.
May 1958: Appearance on NBC television
In May 1958, Bernadette Peters appeared on NBC television as Anna Stieman in "A Boy Called Ciske", a Kraft Mystery Theatre production.
December 1958: Appearance in Hallmark Hall of Fame production
In December 1958, Bernadette Peters appeared in "Miracle in the Orphanage", part of "The Christmas Tree", a Hallmark Hall of Fame production.
1959: New York stage debut
In 1959, at age 10, Bernadette Peters first appeared on the New York stage as Tessie in the New York City Center revival of "The Most Happy Fella".
1960: Original Release of 'Gee Whiz'
In 1960, Carla Thomas originally released the song 'Gee Whiz', which Bernadette Peters later covered in 1980.
1962: Recorded first single
In 1962, Bernadette Peters recorded her first single.
1964: Summer stock performances
In 1964, Bernadette Peters played Liesl in "The Sound of Music" and Jenny in "Riverwind" in summer stock at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse (Pennsylvania).
1966: Early version of Dames at Sea
In 1966, Bernadette Peters appeared in an earlier version of "Dames at Sea" at the Off-Off-Broadway performance club Caffe Cino.
1966: Summer stock and Riverwind performance
In 1966, Bernadette Peters played Riverwind again at the Bucks County Playhouse.
1966: Creation of 'Evening Primrose'
In 1966, Stephen Sondheim's television play Evening Primrose was created, the songs of which Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin later recorded in 1990.
1967: Off-Broadway and Broadway debuts
In 1967, Bernadette Peters appeared Off-Broadway in "The Penny Friend" and "Curley McDimple", was a standby on Broadway in "The Girl in the Freudian Slip", and made her Broadway debut in "Johnny No-Trump".
1968: Appearance in George M!
In 1968, Bernadette Peters appeared as George M. Cohan's sister Josie in "George M!", winning the Theatre World Award.
1968: Critical acclaim for Dames at Sea
In 1968, Bernadette Peters received critical acclaim and her first Drama Desk Award for her performance as Ruby in the Off-Broadway production of "Dames at Sea".
1969: Starred in La Strada
In 1969, Bernadette Peters starred as Gelsomina in the musical version of the Italian film "La Strada" on Broadway, receiving good reviews although the show closed after one performance.
1971: Starred in On the Town revival
In 1971, Bernadette Peters starred as Hildy in a revival of "On the Town", receiving her first Tony Award nomination.
1972: Appearance in Once Upon a Mattress
In 1972, Bernadette Peters appeared with Carol Burnett in the made-for-television version of "Once Upon a Mattress".
1973: Film and television career
In 1973, Bernadette Peters began appearing in feature films and television films.
1974: Starred in Mack and Mabel
In 1974, Bernadette Peters played Mabel Normand in "Mack and Mabel", receiving another Tony nomination, and solidifying her status as a major Broadway star.
1976: Appearance in Silent Movie
In 1976, Bernadette Peters appeared in the film "Silent Movie". She was praised for this early work.
1976: Performance at the Academy Awards
In 1976, Bernadette Peters performed and presented at the Academy Awards broadcast.
1976: Nomination for Golden Globe Award
In 1976, Bernadette Peters was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role in the Mel Brooks film "Silent Movie". She also co-starred in her own television series, "All's Fair", with Richard Crenna.
1977: Relationship with Steve Martin Began
In 1977, Bernadette Peters began a romantic relationship with Steve Martin, which lasted approximately four years.
1977: Nomination for Primetime Emmy Award on The Muppet Show
In 1977, Bernadette Peters was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series on "The Muppet Show".
1979: Appearance in The Jerk
In 1979, Bernadette Peters appeared in the film "The Jerk". She was praised for this early work.
1979: Appearance on The Tonight Show and other episodes with the Muppets
In 1979, Bernadette Peters was one of the Muppets' guests when they hosted "The Tonight Show", and she appeared in other episodes with the Muppets.
1980: Release of debut album "Bernadette Peters"
In 1980, Bernadette Peters released her debut album (LP), titled Bernadette Peters, featuring 10 songs including "Gee Whiz". The cover was painted by Alberto Vargas.
1980: Release of "Gee Whiz" Single
In 1980, Bernadette Peters released her single "Gee Whiz", which reached the top forty on the U.S. Billboard pop singles charts.
November 1981: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In November 1981, Bernadette Peters hosted "Saturday Night Live".
December 1981: Playboy Magazine Appearance
In December 1981, Bernadette Peters's popularity led to her appearing on the cover and in a non-nude spread in Playboy Magazine, posing in lingerie designed by Bob Mackie.
1981: Appearance in Pennies from Heaven
In 1981, Bernadette Peters appeared in the film "Pennies from Heaven", for which she won a Golden Globe Award. She was praised for this early work.
1981: Performance at the Academy Awards
In 1981, Bernadette Peters performed and presented at the Academy Awards broadcast.
1981: Release of Now Playing album
In 1981, Bernadette Peters released her next solo album, Now Playing, featuring songs by various artists including Stephen Sondheim.
1981: Won Golden Globe for Pennies from Heaven
In 1981, Bernadette Peters won the Golden Globe Award as Best Motion Picture Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role as Eileen Everson in "Pennies from Heaven".
1982: Appearance in Annie
In 1982, Bernadette Peters appeared in the film "Annie". She was praised for this early work.
1982: Return to New York stage in Sally and Marsha
In 1982, Bernadette Peters returned to the New York stage after an eight-year absence, in the Off-Broadway Manhattan Theatre Club production of the comedy-drama "Sally and Marsha", receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination.
1983: Performance at the Academy Awards
In 1983, Bernadette Peters performed and presented at the Academy Awards broadcast.
1984: Starred in Sunday in the Park with George
In 1984, Bernadette Peters returned to Broadway as Dot/Marie in the Stephen Sondheim–James Lapine musical "Sunday in the Park with George", for which she received her third Tony Award nomination.
1985: Starred in Song and Dance
In 1985, Bernadette Peters starred in the musical "Song and Dance" on Broadway. This role is one of her notable performances on the Broadway stage.
1985: Won Tony Award for Song and Dance
In 1985, Bernadette Peters won her first Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Emma in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Song and Dance" on Broadway.
1986: Recorded Sunday in the Park with George for PBS
In 1986, Bernadette Peters recorded her role in "Sunday in the Park with George" for PBS.
1986: Release of 'Song and Dance' Broadway Cast Recording
In 1986, the Broadway cast recording of Song and Dance (titled Bernadette Peters in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Song & Dance') was released, with Stephen Holden reviewing the recording in The New York Times.
1987: Created the role of the Witch in Into the Woods
In 1987, Bernadette Peters created the role of the Witch in Sondheim-Lapine's "Into the Woods".
1987: Performance at the Academy Awards
In 1987, Bernadette Peters performed and presented at the Academy Awards broadcast.
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.
1987: Starred in Into the Woods
In 1987, Bernadette Peters starred in the musical "Into the Woods" on Broadway. This role is one of her notable performances on the Broadway stage.
1987: Won ACE Award for Sunday in the Park with George
In 1987, Bernadette Peters won a CableACE Award for her role as Dot in the television version of "Sunday in the Park with George".
1989: Starred in Slaves of New York and Pink Cadillac
In 1989, Bernadette Peters starred in the James Ivory film "Slaves of New York" and in the Buddy Van Horn action comedy film "Pink Cadillac" alongside Clint Eastwood.
1990: Recording with Mandy Patinkin
In 1990, Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin recorded songs from Stephen Sondheim's Evening Primrose for Patinkin's album Dress Casual.
1990: Appeared in Alice and The Last Best Year
In 1990, Bernadette Peters appeared in Woody Allen's "Alice" and in the television film "The Last Best Year".
1991: Acted in Impromptu
In 1991, Bernadette Peters acted as Marie D'Agoult in the James Lapine directed period drama film "Impromptu", starring alongside Hugh Grant, Judy Davis, Emma Thompson, Mandy Patinkin, and Julian Sands.
1992: Re-release of Bernadette Peters album on CD
In 1992, the 1980 Bernadette Peters album was re-released on CD as Bernadette, with the original Vargas cover art, and included songs from Now Playing.
1993: Performed at Sondheim's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony
In 1993, Bernadette Peters performed at Stephen Sondheim's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.
1993: Starred in The Goodbye Girl
In 1993, Bernadette Peters starred in the musical "The Goodbye Girl" on Broadway. This is one of her notable performances on the Broadway stage.
1994: Performance at the Academy Awards
In 1994, Bernadette Peters performed and presented at the Academy Awards broadcast.
1994: Sarah Siddons Award
In 1994, Bernadette Peters received the Sarah Siddons Award for outstanding performance in a Chicago theatrical production (The Goodbye Girl).
1995: Appeared in benefit concert of Anyone Can Whistle
In 1995, Bernadette Peters appeared in a benefit concert of "Anyone Can Whistle", playing the role of Fay Apple.
1995: Benefit concert Anyone Can Whistle
In 1995, the benefit concert Anyone Can Whistle that Bernadette Peters performed in supported 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
Bernadette Peter's "Carnegie Hall" concert in 1996 was a benefit for the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
1996: Solo Concert Debut at Carnegie Hall
In 1996, Bernadette Peters made her solo concert debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City, dedicating the second half to the work of Stephen Sondheim.
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, becoming 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, and Billy Joel, as well as Broadway classics.
1997: Voiced Sophie in Anastasia and appeared in Cinderella and The Odyssey
In 1997, Bernadette Peters voiced Sophie in the animated musical film "Anastasia" and appeared in television films such as "Cinderella" and the miniseries "The Odyssey".
1998: Featured on John Whelan's Album
In 1998, Bernadette Peters was featured on John Whelan's album Flirting with the Edge, singing "Dublin Lady".
1999: Co-founded Broadway Barks
In 1999, Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore co-founded Broadway Barks, an annual animal adopt-a-thon held each July in New York City.
1999: London Concert Recording
In 1999, Bernadette Peters performed a solo concert in London, which was recorded and released on VHS, and also aired on U.S. Public Television stations.
1999: The Actors' Fund Artistic Achievement Medal
In 1999, Bernadette Peters received The Actors' Fund Artistic Achievement Medal.
1999: Starred in Annie Get Your Gun
In 1999, Bernadette Peters starred in the Broadway revival of "Annie Get Your Gun". This role is one of her notable performances on the Broadway stage.
November 2000: Appearance on Inside the Actors Studio
In November 2000, Bernadette Peters appeared on "Inside the Actors Studio", discussing her career and craft.
2001: Acted in The Odyssey
In 2001, Bernadette Peters played Circe in the 1997 miniseries "The Odyssey".
2001: Nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Ally McBeal
In 2001, Bernadette Peters received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the Fox series "Ally McBeal".
June 2002: Solo Concert Debut at Radio City Music Hall
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: Co-hosted the Tony Awards
In 2002, Bernadette Peters co-hosted the Tony Awards ceremony with Gregory Hines.
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: Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award
In 2002, Bernadette Peters was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award, Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special, for her work in the television film "Bobbie's Girl".
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".
2003: Playbill.com Article on Peters's Recording Sessions
In 2003, Andrew Gans wrote an article in Playbill.com about Bernadette Peters's recording sessions for Gypsy.
2003: Various appearances and Gypsy revival
In 2003, Bernadette Peters performed at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony for Carol Burnett, appeared in the film "It Runs in the Family", acted in "Prince Charming", and starred as Rose in the Broadway revival of "Gypsy", earning another Tony nomination.
2003: Starred in Gypsy
In 2003, Bernadette Peters starred in the musical "Gypsy" on Broadway. This role is one of her notable performances on the Broadway stage.
March 2005: Pilot for ABC's Adopted
In March 2005, Bernadette Peters filmed a pilot for a situation comedy titled Adopted, co-starring Christine Baranski, for ABC, but the show was not picked up.
September 26, 2005: Death of Michael Wittenberg
On September 26, 2005, Bernadette Peters's 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: The Rest of It
In 2005, Bernadette Peters released her album Sondheim Etc., Etc. Live At Carnegie Hall: The Rest of It, which included songs from her 1996 Carnegie Hall concert.
2005: Singing on Children's Book CD
In 2005, Bernadette Peters sang four songs on the CD accompanying the children's picture book Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again, with proceeds benefiting the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Mandy Patinkin also sang on the CD.
May 2006: Appearance in 'Come le formiche'
In May 2006, Bernadette Peters appeared in the film Come le formiche (Wine and Kisses) with F. Murray Abraham, filmed in Italy. She played a rich American involved with an Italian vineyard-owning family.
May 2006: Guest Appearance on 'Will & Grace'
In May 2006, Bernadette Peters guest-starred on the NBC series Will & Grace in the episode "Whatever Happened to Baby Gin?", playing Karen Walker's sister.
November 2006: Guest Appearance on '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.
2006: Grand Opening Celebration of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
In 2006, Bernadette Peters was one of the performers celebrating the grand opening of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
May 2007: Guest Appearance on 'Boston Legal'
In May 2007, Bernadette Peters guest-starred 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.
2007: Participation in Charity Reading
In 2007, Bernadette Peters participated in a charity reading of the play Love Letters, with actor John Dossett.
June 8, 2008: Broadway Barks Book Reaches Best Seller List
For the week of June 8, 2008, Bernadette Peters' children's book, Broadway Barks, reached #5 on The New York Times Children's Best Sellers: Picture Books list. The book includes a CD with a lullaby written and performed by Peters, titled "Kramer's Song."
September 2008: Guest Appearance on 'Grey's Anatomy'
In September 2008, Bernadette Peters guest-starred in Grey's Anatomy as an accident victim.
October 18, 2008: Appearance in 'Living Proof'
On October 18, 2008, Bernadette Peters appeared in the Lifetime television film Living Proof, playing Barbara, a breast cancer patient in a Herceptin drug study.
2008: Fund-raiser for Westport Country Playhouse
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. She also presented New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg with the Humanitarian Award at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation awards.
March 8, 2009: Celebration of Senator Ted Kennedy's Last Birthday
On March 8, 2009, Bernadette Peters helped celebrate Senator Ted Kennedy's last birthday, singing "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame" in a private concert at the Kennedy Center, hosted by Bill Cosby and attended by numerous senators, representatives, and President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama.
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 program.
June 2009: Adelaide Cabaret Festival Appearance
In June 2009, Bernadette Peters's appearance at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival was filmed and broadcast in Australia.
November 9, 2009: A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares
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, benefiting both Broadway Barks and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, raising an estimated $615,000.
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.
November 21, 2009: Headlined The Alliance of The Arts Black Tie Anniversary Gala
On November 21, 2009, Bernadette Peters headlined The Alliance of The Arts Black Tie Anniversary Gala at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, California. She had previously helped celebrate the opening of the Arts Plaza 15 years earlier.
2009: Adelaide Cabaret Festival Headliner
In 2009, Bernadette Peters headlined the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Adelaide, Australia. The Sunday Mail noted her verve, vigour, and voice.
2009: Benefit for Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
In 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.
2009: National Dance Institute Artistic Honoree
In 2009, Bernadette Peters was the National Dance Institute 2009 Artistic Honoree.
February 8, 2010: Honoring Angela Lansbury at Drama League Benefit
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: Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday Celebration
In March 2010, Bernadette Peters helped Stephen Sondheim celebrate his 80th birthday in the Roundabout Theatre Company "Sondheim 80" benefit, serving as one of the Honorary Chairs. She had previously participated in the Roundabout Theatre's Sondheim gala for his 75th birthday.
April 2010: Release of "Stella is a Star" Book
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 her.
April 24, 2010: Book Reading and Signing at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
On April 24, 2010, Bernadette Peters introduced her book "Stella is a Star" at a reading and signing during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in Los Angeles, California, where she also sang part of the song from the book's accompanying CD.
2010: Starred in 'A Little Night Music' Broadway Revival
In 2010, Bernadette Peters starred in the Broadway revival of Sondheim's A Little Night Music, taking over the role of Desirée Armfeldt from Catherine Zeta-Jones.
2010: Starred in A Little Night Music
In 2010, Bernadette Peters starred in the musical "A Little Night Music" on Broadway. This is one of her notable performances on the Broadway stage.
2011: Starring in Follies
In 2011, Bernadette Peters starred as Sally Durant Plummer in the Kennedy Center's production of Sondheim’s Follies and reprised the role later in the Broadway revival at the Marquis Theatre.
2011: Sondheim Award
In 2011, Bernadette Peters was the recipient of the Sondheim Award, presented by the Signature Theatre.
2011: Playbill.com Article on Peters's Follies Recording
In 2011, Steven Suskin wrote in Playbill.com about Bernadette Peters's performance on the recording of Follies.
March 2012: Appearance on 'Smash'
In March 2012, Bernadette Peters first appeared in the NBC series Smash in "The Workshop" episode, playing Leigh Conroy, Ivy's mother.
May 2012: Appearance in 'Smash' Season Finale
In May 2012, Bernadette Peters appeared in the season 1 finale of Smash, titled "Bombshell."
2012: Appearance in Smash
In 2012, Bernadette Peters appeared in the television show "Smash". She was praised for this work.
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 received the Isabelle Stevenson Award.
2012: Lifetime Achievement Award from New Dramatists
In 2012, Bernadette Peters received the Lifetime Achievement Award from New Dramatists, an organization that supports beginning playwrights.
April 2013: Appearance in "The Parents" episode of 'Smash'
In April 2013, Bernadette Peters appeared in "The Parents" episode of Smash, where she sang an original song titled "Hang the Moon".
May 2013: Appearance in "The Phenomenon" episode of 'Smash'
In May 2013, Bernadette Peters appeared in "The Phenomenon" episode of Smash.
2013: Continued appearance in Smash
In 2013, Bernadette Peters continued her appearance in the television show "Smash". She was praised for this work.
2013: 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 for "her contribution to the musical theatre."
2013: Cabaret act and 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, where she received positive reviews for her natural warmth and instinct for never exaggerating the emotional content of a song.
2014: Appearance in Mozart in the Jungle
In 2014, Bernadette Peters appeared in the television show "Mozart in the Jungle". She was praised for this work.
2014: Performance at the Olivier Awards Ceremony
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 celebrating Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday, singing "It Never Entered My Mind". The event, hosted by Seth MacFarlane and featuring the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Sting, Billy Porter, Sutton Foster, and Fantasia Barrino, was planned for broadcast on PBS 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: Centennial Honoree at the Drama League Centennial Gala
In 2015, Bernadette Peters was the Centennial Honoree at the Drama League Centennial Gala, featuring a musical tribute presented by many of her costars.
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: Appearance in The Good Fight
In 2017, Bernadette Peters appeared in the television show "The Good Fight". She was praised for this work.
January 20, 2018: First Performance in 'Hello, Dolly!'
On January 20, 2018, Bernadette Peters began performances in the title role of the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, 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!.
November 2018: Honoree at Manhattan Theatre Club Fall Benefit
In November 2018, Bernadette Peters was the honoree at the Manhattan Theatre Club 2018 Fall Benefit.
2018: Continued appearance in Mozart in the Jungle
In 2018, Bernadette Peters continued her appearance in the television show "Mozart in the Jungle". She was praised for this work.
2018: Received Brooke Astor Award
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.
2018: Starred in Hello, Dolly!
In 2018, Bernadette Peters starred in the musical "Hello, Dolly!" on Broadway. This is one of her notable performances on the Broadway stage.
2019: Recipient of the Prince Rainier III Award
In 2019, Bernadette Peters was the recipient of the Prince Rainier III Award "for her outstanding artistry and exemplary philanthropic give-back."
2020: Appearance in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
In 2020, Bernadette Peters appeared in the television show "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist".
2020: Role in Katy Keene
In 2020, Bernadette Peters played Ms. Freesia in the series Katy Keene.
2021: Continued appearance in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
In 2021, Bernadette Peters continued her appearance in the television show "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist".
2021: Role in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
In 2021, Bernadette Peters played Deb in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas, a television film. She was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for this 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: In-Person Broadway Barks Event
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 numerous shelter organizations participating. Peters's speech was briefly interrupted by activists protesting the Humane Society of New York.
September 2023: West End Debut in 'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends'
In September 2023, Bernadette Peters made her West End debut alongside Lea Salonga in the tribute revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre.
January 2024: Final Performance of 'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends' in West End
In January 2024, Bernadette Peters gave her final performance in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre, concluding the West End run.
April 2025: Broadway Transfer of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
In April 2025, the tribute revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, is scheduled to transfer to Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following a pre-Broadway run in Los Angeles.
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