Bernadette Peters in Concert

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Summary: Wonderful performance, especially for Sondheim afficionados.
Review: I saw this video on public television. Peters is a great performer, and she performed songs that show her full range. Much of the show focused on the songs of Stephen Sondheim. Her interpretations and understanding of those complex songs make one appreciate his work all the more. I do not buy many videos but am eager to own this one to hear certain songs again and again, including "Time Heals Everything" and "With So Little to Be Sure Of." After I saw this video I bought the CD of her concert in New York which has a number of the same songs but did not have them all.

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Summary: Incredible and this lady is a senior citizen
Review: I watched this video and thought...Oh my God, this lady looks like she is still 21 years old. She is more like 61 and beautiful, still has her choppers and a great Bod......She must have sold her soul to keep that Body......

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Summary: WONDERFUL!
Review: It's quite wonderful! I've seen it tons of times! Bernadette Peters is funny, moving and really thrills you through this musical trip.

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Summary: A response to Mr. David Carlin's review below
Review: Just for the record, Bernadette Peters was born on February 28, 1948, so she has many years to go before she reaches age 61. Also, she has said in interviews that she doesn't smoke or drink, is a vegetarian, exercises regularly, and takes dance and voice lessons. After all, she is an actor, and actors frequently refer to their bodies as their "instruments." If Bernadette's instrument is fine-tuned and in great shape, it isn't because she sold her soul to anybody. It's because she made a commitment to professionalism, and has led a disciplined life. And couldn't we all learn a thing or two from her?

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Summary: cant wait!
Review: saw the show live in london - one of the outstanding theatrical events in london - atmosphere in RFH electric - DESPERATE to see video! London waited far too long for this appearance in a full concert - audiance appreciation was estatic!

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Summary: She's Bernadette, she sings Sondheim. Result: bliss
Review: The late British critic Kenneth Tynan once wrote of Katharine Hepburn: "She is not versatile, but like any star of true magnitude, she can do one or two of the most difficult things in the world supremely well." In a program devoted primarily to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters does many things supremely well. She sings an Andrew Lloyd Weber number ("Unexpected Song") and she makes it seem as immediate, emotional, and important as anything on her well-chosen program. The colors in her voice do not represent an unlimited palette, but she uses what she has as only a true artist can. She brings to numbers by Jimmy Webb and Jerry Herman every ounce of feeling and intelligence that she naturally gives to Sondheim. This is a video to cherish for all times: one of the greatest of all Broadway singers pays tribute to one of the greatest of all Broadway composer/lyricists - and several others as well. No one who watches this will ever forget Bernadette's performance of "Time Heals Everything" from Jerry Herman's masterpiece Mack and Mabel. Not everybody loves Bernadette Peters as much as I do - but if Bernadette and her unique artistry is as dear to your heart as it is to mine, you will not want to be without this video. Most of this concert is devoted to the songs of Stephen Sondheim. His songs don't need a champion, but he's still a lucky guy to have Bernadette as his interpreter!

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Summary: She's Bernadette, she sings Sondheim. Result: bliss
Review: The late British critic Kenneth Tynan once wrote of Katharine Hepburn: "She is not versatile, but like any star of true magnitude, she can do one or two of the most difficult things in the world supremely well." In a program devoted primarily to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters does many things supremely well. She sings an Andrew Lloyd Weber number ("Unexpected Song") and she makes it seem as immediate, emotional, and important as anything on her well-chosen program. The colors in her voice do not represent an unlimited palette, but she uses what she has as only a true artist can. She brings to numbers by Jimmy Webb and Jerry Herman every ounce of feeling and intelligence that she naturally gives to Sondheim. This is a video to cherish for all times: one of the greatest of all Broadway singers pays tribute to one of the greatest of all Broadway composer/lyricists - and several others as well. No one who watches this will ever forget Bernadette's performance of "Time Heals Everything" from Jerry Herman's masterpiece Mack and Mabel. Not everybody loves Bernadette Peters as much as I do - but if Bernadette and her unique artistry is as dear to your heart as it is to mine, you will not want to be without this video. Most of this concert is devoted to the songs of Stephen Sondheim. His songs don't need a champion, but he's still a lucky guy to have Bernadette as his interpreter!

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Summary: Bloody marvellous!
Review: Went to the concert myself last year, couldn't wait for the video to come out here in England. It's a must for Sondheim and Peters fans!This video really proves that she is a star in her own right.

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Summary: A Dazzling Evening of Entertainment
Review: Who is a two-time Tony Award winner that radiates a rare sweetness and a lush sensuality? Who is scoring rave reviews on Broadway as Annie Oakley in the must-see, smash revival of Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun?" Only the hottest diva on the stage today, Bernadette Peters.

I remember the first time I watched Bernadette Peters perform. She was a guest on "The Carol Burnette Show." The next time was in the Steve Martin film "The Jerk." I could not figure out why this woman appeared on television or the big screen with her unusual speaking voice, not realizing her career in musical theatre.

Did you know that Ms. Peters made her Broadway debut in 1967 in "Johnny No-Trump?" In 1968, she starred with Joel Grey in the musical "George M," earning a Theatre World Award for her memorable portrayal of Josie Cohan. During that same year, she received a Drama desk Award for her show-stopping performance in the smash off-Broadway hit musical "Dames at Sea." It is no wonder that Ms. Peters quickly became one of the most sought-after stars in musical theatre.

I have gained a new respect for Ms. Peters as a performer throughout the years. One reason was due to learning more about her career. The other reason was Ms. Peters recorded an AIDS benefit concert for the Gay Men's Health Crisis in December 1998 at New York's Carnegie Hall. She sang one of my personal favorites: "Making Love Alone" ("you'll save on cologne").

You now have the opportunity for a front row seat for a dazzling evening of entertainment, "Bernadette Peters In Concert." She performs songs from her illustrious stage and recording career, including renditions from legendary Broadway composers Stephen Sondheim's "Broadway Baby," Jerry Herman's "Time Heals Everything," Jerome Kern's "The Way You Look Tonight," and the Grammy-nominated "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight."

"Bernadette Peters In Concert" was recorded live from the Royal Festival Hall in London, and it aired on PBS as part of the August 1999 pledge drive. Ms. Peters' admirers' will be thrilled to discover that the video and DVD releases contain songs not previously broadcast on PBS. The DVD version contains a comprehensive biography and extensive career credits with specifically selected photos.

"Bernadette Peters In Concert" is absolutely fabulous, and it's a must own!