What could be next for Bernadette Peters?

I could see her doing another limited/streaming series now that Amazon canceled Mozart in the Jungle.

Edit: also it probably will never happen because it doesn't really fit her persona, but I would love to see her do a guest spot on something like AHS the way Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole both have.

Updated On: 8/3/18 at 12:53 AM

I love Bernadette too. I would think she would tour again. Smaller venues probably. She is just wonderful in concert. Really one of the most memorable concerts I have ever been to- and I have seen all the greats- from Barbra to Liza to Bette and Cher....but Bernadette has such style and wit and humor and class- and her voice and choice of material is just perfect for me. Love her- and unlike CD making, touring is very lucrative- though hard on the performer- especially at a 70 and up. But, that is a realistic option for her- or an extended date at Feinsteins or some cabaret club in the city- or cabaret tour. I hope she continues performing- she seems to love it.

qolbinau said: "Leading a production of DEAR WORLD, SWEENEY TODD, MAME, or THE VISIT."

I’m good with any of these too! As long as we get her back on the stage!

geoffreyC said: "Something animal-related as she loves those critters for some reason."

For some reason??? Have you ever SEEN a dog???

BWAY Baby2 said: "But, that is a realistic option for her- or an extended date at Feinsteins or some cabaret club in the city- or cabaret tour. I hope she continues performing- she seems to love it."

Yes!

Updated On: 8/4/18 at 07:21 AM

If this is what she wants, then so be it - but I personally wish she'd move onto different things than just performing the same old concerts with the same old songs. I kind of get the impression that Bernadette is coasting a little now in her career - and perhaps at her age she is happy with that. She can sleep walk through her concerts, give her something enjoyable to do, some retirement money (but surely this isn't important to her anymore). Then when the phone rings with an offer that suits her (e.g., Night Music, Follies or Dolly) she might occasionally branch out to something different.

But where is the ambition and the drive? Why isn't she actively learning new music? Finding projects she is particularly passionate about, directors she would like to work with, writers she is interested in - and trying to see something through?

Of course, maybe she is and we just don't know. But still. It's a little disappointing because she isn't done yet. I feel like there is still potential for something big, but time is ticking.

JBC3 said: "Who are we to judge the ambition and the drive of people late in their careers ... or at any point for that matter? A universal standard for such things does not exist. As you opened ... "if this is what she wants, then so be it.""

We are her loving fans . That’s who we are.. And I personally don’t get a kick out of seeing the same concert with the same patter. She is better than that.. love her and I won’t miss a stop near me.

In another thread I brought up the play "Legends" which had a first disastrous run in the mid-80s (Channing and Martin), and a disastrous tour which never made it to Broadway in 2006-07 with Joan Collins and Linda Evans. Maybe a revival of this with Bernadette Peters (...and Bette Midler? Christine Ebersole? Lily Tomlin?) could work and make it a hit, for once.