Bernadette Peters
Birthday: 28 February 1948, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Bernadette Lazzara
Height: 160 cm
Bernadette Peters was born Bernadette Lazzara on February 28, 1948 in Queens, New York City. Peters is one of the most critically-acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven T ...Show More
"It Might as Well Be Spring"... I used to sing that as a young girl in my voice lessons. Then I pick Show more
"It Might as Well Be Spring"... I used to sing that as a young girl in my voice lessons. Then I picked it up again and it spoke to me in a whole new way. Hide
When something isn't done, you want to do something about it.
When something isn't done, you want to do something about it.
The challenge of film is making it right there at that moment, and then you get to move on.
The challenge of film is making it right there at that moment, and then you get to move on.
Getting plenty of sleep is always great. It really is. I have a girlfriend who's sending me a slant Show more
Getting plenty of sleep is always great. It really is. I have a girlfriend who's sending me a slant board. Hide
You'd look out and there'd be little babies watching the show, and boys and girls. They loved the co Show more
You'd look out and there'd be little babies watching the show, and boys and girls. They loved the cowboys, and they loved Annie. There were young people seeing the show for the first time. I stayed for two years because I enjoyed it so much. Hide
The first big lead that I had on Broadway was in a show called "La Strada".
The first big lead that I had on Broadway was in a show called "La Strada".
George M. is where I met my dear friend Joel Grey. We connected at rehearsal one day during a five-m Show more
George M. is where I met my dear friend Joel Grey. We connected at rehearsal one day during a five-minute break. We were both looking out the same window and we knew in five minutes that we'd made a connection. Hide
It was one of the most exciting, perfect evenings of my life, my solo debut at Carnegie Hall. And kn Show more
It was one of the most exciting, perfect evenings of my life, my solo debut at Carnegie Hall. And knowing we were all there to raise money for Gay Men's Health Crisis made the evening an extraordinary experience. Hide
"Into the Woods" was... a lot of running around in the woods! I can't wait to see the show again. Pe Show more
"Into the Woods" was... a lot of running around in the woods! I can't wait to see the show again. People didn't realize it back then, but kids still come up to me-young people-and they talk about it. It really made its mark. Hide
Working on behalf of companion animals is so important. We start to realize how healing they are.
Working on behalf of companion animals is so important. We start to realize how healing they are.
You gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?
You gotta 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, Show more
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. Hide
The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of "Carousel", and it was a very vivid experi Show more
The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of "Carousel", and it was a very vivid experience. Hide
"No One Is Alone" by Stephen Sondheim is all about thinking for yourself and being your own person.
"No One Is Alone" by Stephen Sondheim is all about thinking for yourself and being your own person.
Animals speak with pure affection. It's important to me to get something going in New York so we can Show more
Animals speak with pure affection. It's important to me to get something going in New York so we can get to be a no-kill city, and give the animals homes and more attention and love. Hide
Stephen Sondheim told me that Oscar Hammerstein believed everything that he wrote. So there's great Show more
Stephen Sondheim told me that Oscar Hammerstein believed everything that he wrote. So there's great truth in the songs, and that's what was so wonderful to find. Hide
I know Mama Rose is a great role and I love having a chance to do it.
I know Mama Rose is a great role and I love having a chance to do it.
We've been listening to Wagner, which is so great.
We've been listening to Wagner, which is so great.
I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted.
I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted.
I lost a very dear friend who lived with AIDS for about 17 years. Rejecting early treatments that we Show more
I lost a very dear friend who lived with AIDS for about 17 years. Rejecting early treatments that were iffy, he thought he saved himself. I really miss him a lot. Hide
I love "Some Enchanted Evening", and "If I Loved You". And as I sing them more and more, I find new Show more
I love "Some Enchanted Evening", and "If I Loved You". And as I sing them more and more, I find new favorites. Hide
I'd like to one day play Amanda, the mother, in "The Glass Menagerie".
I'd like to one day play Amanda, the mother, in "The Glass Menagerie".
When there's a terrible illness like AIDS sweeping through, you help people.
When there's a terrible illness like AIDS sweeping through, you help people.
I don't smoke, I don't drink much, I don't eat red meat. I stay out of the sun.
I don't smoke, I don't drink much, I don't eat red meat. I stay out of the sun.
I love pasta with the homemade marinara sauce I had as a kid.
I love pasta with the homemade marinara sauce I had as a kid.
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