Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Petersis an American actress, singer and children's book author. Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, she has starred in musical theatre, films and television, as well as performing in solo concerts and recordings. She is one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven Tony Awards, winning two, and nine Drama Desk Awards, winning three. Four of the Broadway cast albums on which she has starred have won Grammy Awards...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStage Actress
Date of Birth28 February 1948
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I know Mama Rose is a great role and I love having a chance to do it.
I've been fortunate in my career to have performed in revivals of great musicals and to have originated roles in musicals that have in turn been revived. And I'm not dead!
Singing lessons are like body building for your larynx.
No One Is Alone by Stephen Sondheim is all about thinking for yourself and being your own person.
You've got to be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?
Sondheim writes the music and lyrics, and because he's so smart and goes so deep with his feelings, there's a lot to explore, get involved with and learn about.
I love 'Some Enchanted Evening', and 'If I Loved You'. And as I sing them more and more, I find new favorites.
You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?
It was one of the most exciting, perfect evenings of my life,
Young people have so many emotions growing up. If you don't feel accepted, you start sneaking around and engaging in dangerous practices.
I think that the more and more people connect to them, then we'll realize what an invaluable spirit this is.