Bernadette Peters
One of the biggest Broadway stars of her era, Bernadette Peters was widely acclaimed as the finest singing actress to come along since Barbra Streisand. She began singing and dancing as a toddler and by 1959, having adopted the stage name Peters, she appeared in a revival of "The Most Happy Fella", subsequently co-starring in a road tour of "Gypsy".
In 1968, Peters won a Theatre World citation for her performance in "George M"; that same year, she also garnered a Drama Desk Award for her comedic turn in the off-Broadway spoof "Dames At Sea". By the mid 70s she was also regularly appearing in film and television roles. Peters' Hollywood breakthrough arrived in 1979 opposite co-star Steve Martin in "The Jerk"; two years later, they reunited for "Pennies from Heaven".
With regular appearances on Broadway productions, Bernadette Peters has a loyal following who enthusiastically cheer her Tony Award-winning performances.
