The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of ‘Carousel’, and it was a very vivid experience.
“The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of ‘Carousel’, and it was a very vivid experience.” Bernadette Peters
I love Some Enchanted Evening, and If I Loved You. And as I sing them more and more, I find new favorites.
“I love Some Enchanted Evening, and If I Loved You. And as I sing them more and more, I find new favorites.” Bernadette Peters
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.
“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 … Read 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.
“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 … Read 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.
“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 … Read More
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.” Bernadette Peters
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.” Bernadette Peters
I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted.
“I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted.” Bernadette Peters
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!
“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 … Read More
Animals speak with pure affection. It’s important to me to get something going in NY so we can get to be a no-kill city, and give the animals homes and more attention and love.
“Animals speak with pure affection. It’s important to me to get something going in NY so we can get to be a no-kill city, and … Read More
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.” Bernadette Peters
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.
“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. … Read More
We’ve been listening to Wagner, which is so great.
“We’ve been listening to Wagner, which is so great.” Bernadette Peters
Singing lessons are like body building for your larynx.
“Singing lessons are like body building for your larynx.” Bernadette Peters
When I grew up in the ’60s, your hair had to be straight and you had to be skinny and have no boobs, and it was like not my era.
“When I grew up in the ’60s, your hair had to be straight and you had to be skinny and have no boobs, and it … Read More
When something isn’t done, you want to do something about it.
“When something isn’t done, you want to do something about it.” Bernadette Peters
“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.
“”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 … Read More
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.” Bernadette Peters
It was like being high when you reach those high notes.
“It was like being high when you reach those high notes.” Bernadette Peters
I think my manager of 30-some odd years now, Tom Hammond. He’s as fine a person as you could ever meet. And he’s had great theatrical taste and has influenced me that way.
“I think my manager of 30-some odd years now, Tom Hammond. He’s as fine a person as you could ever meet. And he’s had great … Read More