Broadway Icon Confirmed to Perform Exclusive Australian Show
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the one and only Bernadette Peters! Spanning an incredible six-decade career, this legendary star has dazzled audiences on stage, in film, and on television, racking up Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, and multiple Emmy nominations along the way.
Famous for creating the iconic roles of The Witch in INTO THE WOODS and Dot in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE on Broadway, Peters’s extraordinary voice and magnetic performances have made her a beloved fixture of musical theatre—and she’s still winning over new fans every day!
Fresh off appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Peters is currently headlining the hotly anticipated Broadway run of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. After rave reviews in the West End and Los Angeles, this production continues to solidify her status as an enduring musical theatre legend and a cherished interpreter of Sondheim’s timeless works.
Over the years, Peters has graced the silver screen in classics like The Jerk, Pennies from Heaven (earning her a Golden Globe), and Annie. She’s also won hearts on television through roles in Mozart in the Jungle, The Good Fight, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
A cherished icon of the LGBTQIA+ community and an unwavering advocate for AIDS patients and research through Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Peters will bring her signature blend of artistry and activism to Melt Festival 2025. Joined by Camerata—Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra—she’s poised to deliver a performance that will honor her deep commitment to both her craft and her causes.
Melt Festival itself is one of Australia’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQIA+ arts, lighting up Brisbane each year with theater, music, visual arts, and performance from all corners of the globe. From bold new voices to established creative powerhouses, Melt Festival shines a spotlight on the wonderfully diverse world of queer expression.
This is your chance to witness the incomparable Bernadette Peters live in Brisbane for a once-in-a-lifetime show! Join the waitlist now for exclusive presale access—and be among the first to secure your tickets for her spectacular, must-see performance at Melt Festival 2025.
Stay tuned—full festival details and ticketing info for Bernadette Peters will be announced soon! Don’t miss out on this thrilling moment in Australian theatre history!
Where:Â Brisbane Convention Centre
When: Friday 24 October
Tickets: On Sale Soon
