Soprano
A two-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer whose crystalline soprano and gift for vulnerability have made her the definitive interpreter of Stephen Sondheim on Broadway, commanding the stage across seven decades with undiminished artistry.
Defining moments and milestones
Beginning as a child performer in vaudeville and television in the 1960s, Bernadette Peters transitioned to Broadway in the early 1970s, gradually establishing herself as a leading lady of uncommon intelligence and vocal refinement. Her career crystallized with her collaborations with Stephen Sondheim—first as the Witch in Into the Woods (1987), then as Dot in Sunday in the Park with George (1991)—performances that revealed her as a supreme interpreter of complex, psychologically intricate roles. Now in her seventh decade of performance, Peters remains a Broadway icon, her recent Tony-winning turns in Gypsy (2008) and Hello, Dolly! (2017) confirming her status as a generational talent whose artistry has only deepened with time.
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Hello, Dolly! (2017)
John Adams High School
Recordings featuring Bernadette Peters in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.