Bernadette Peters Steps In for Mandy Patinkin at Staller Center Gala
Broadway legend Bernadette Peters will replace Mandy Patinkin at the upcoming Staller Center Gala. This announcement was made by the Stony Brook University performing arts center on Thursday. The event is scheduled for May 2, after Patinkin had to withdraw due to a television commitment.
Details of the Staller Center Gala
- Date: May 2
- Ticket Prices: $75-$250 (show only), $750 (includes concert, cocktail, and sit-down dinner)
- Contact Information: Tickets can be reserved by calling 631-632-2787 or visiting Filmogaz.com.
The gala aims to raise funds for the theater and its various programs. Bernadette Peters, 77, is no stranger to the Staller Center, having previously performed there in 2008. Her set will include a variety of songs from her extensive stage career, featuring works by renowned composers such as Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Jerry Herman. She will also share personal stories and classic pop standards.
Bernadette Peters’ Broadway Legacy
Peters began her Broadway career at just 10 years old in the 1959 production of “The Most Happy Fella.” Over the decades, she has garnered two Tony Awards: one for “Song and Dance” in 1986 and another for “Annie Get Your Gun” in 1999.
Notable Performances
- “Sunday in the Park With George” (1984, with Mandy Patinkin)
- “George M!”
- “Into the Woods” (as the Witch)
- “Mack & Mabel” (as Mabel Normand)
- Revival of “Gypsy” (as Mama Rose)
- “A Little Night Music”
- “Follies”
- “Hello, Dolly!”
Her partnership with Mandy Patinkin in “Sunday in the Park With George” showcased their enduring friendship and collaborative spirit. As the gala draws near, excitement for Peters’ performance continues to build.
