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Bernadette Peters (born Bernadette Lazzara; February 28, 1948) is an American actress, singer and children’s book author from Ozone Park, Queens, New York. 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.

• Born: Bernadette Lazzara February 28, 1948 (age 64) Ozone Park, Queens, New York, United States
• Occupation: Actress, singer, author, comedienne
• Years active: 1958–present
• Spouse: Michael Wittenberg (1996–2005; his death)

Read more about Bernadette Peters at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today In Theatre History: MAY 16
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-16 04:00:00
1946 "No you can't get a man with a gun," but when you're Ethel Merman you can sure try. She's the star of Rodgers & Hammerstein's production of Annie Get Your Gun. (You read that right; R&H were the producers, not the composers.) Irving Berlin supplies the words and music ...

Mary Tyler Moore, Elaine Stritch, Joel Grey, John Dossett Will Pay Tribute to Bernadette Peters at New Dramatists Luncheon
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-15 15:20:00
New Dramatists will honor two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters, recently on Broadway in the critically acclaimed revival of Follies, with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at its 63rd Annual Spring Luncheon tribute, which will be held May 24 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Boston Pops Kickoff New Season May 9 With Two-Time Tony Winner Bernadette Peters
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-09 13:42:00
Two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters helps Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops kickoff their 2012 season May 9 at 8 PM at Symphony Hall.