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conniejodo
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Registered:
8/17/2002
From:
dayton,oh | posted: 10/25/2002 at 2:30:50 PM ET
Bernadette's Concert in Indianapolis' Historic Hilbert Circle Theatre was a sell out and a crowd pleaser. This was my first concert and what a delight. She engaged the audience in such a charming way. There was an excellent write up in the Indianapolis Star this AM. I am sure it may accessed on the web.
Any way it was A GRAND NIGHT for Singing with Bernadette for all.
A wrong that cannot be repaired must be transcended.
Ursula K.LeGuin
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 Kevin
Site Administrator
Registered:
11/19/2000
From:
South Jersey
Fav. BP CD: Sondheim, Etc.
Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone
| posted: 10/25/2002 at 2:34:37 PM ET
Here's the link to the Indianapolis Star article: http://www.indystar.com/article.php?swhits25.html
-Kevin
Webmaster of Bernadette-Peters.com
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conniejodo
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Registered:
8/17/2002
From:
dayton,oh | posted: 10/25/2002 at 2:37:08 PM ET
Thanks for posting the website fot the Star Kevin I was just trying to do so. Connie
A wrong that cannot be repaired must be transcended.
Ursula K.LeGuin
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 Bernadette-Fanatic
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6/11/2002 | posted: 10/25/2002 at 7:40:56 PM ET
What a wonderful evening! This was my 2nd Bernadette concert and it was probably my favorite! (I'll get to that in a minute)
The evening began with a peformance by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. They played about 5 numbers; all from Broadway shows. The first act ended with the symphony playing, appropriatly, the overture to George M.
After intermission, the 2nd act was FINALLY getting underway! Talk about suspense!
Marvin came out and lead the orchestra in an overture of about 6 or 7 R&H songs that Bernadette would be singing. After the overture ended, the first hummed notes at the beginning of "It's a Grand Night for Singing" were heard from off stage. Finally, the ever-popular booming voice came over the speakers and announced: "Ladies and Gentlemen, Ms. Bernadette Peters!" Unfortunately, I was the only one who gave her a standing ovation, but I honestly didn't care. I waved at her and she actually waved back! What a way to start out the show!
The rest of the night's musical selections included:
So Far
The Gentleman is a Dope
Some Enchanted Evening
I Whistle a Happy Tune
It Might as Well be Spring
Mister Snow
Something Good
There's Nothin Like a Dame
What's the Use of Wonderin
This Nearly was Mine
Something Wonderful
I Haven't Got a Worry in the World
Hello Young Lovers
and You'll Never Walk Alone for the encore.
The audience thoroughly enjoyed her! They especially loved "...Dame". That really brought the house down. They were a bit timid at first (the audience), but she quickly won them over and earned a very energetic standing ovation at the end.
As far as her voice went.... well, it was impeccable!!!! Utterly flawless!
A few personal things that happened that I thought were funny (and some that were not):
At one point in the concert, the woman behind me whispered quite loudly to the woman next to her, "She needs to get a haircut!" Hysterical laughter!
I am a bit over the top when it comes to my cheering during the applause. However, it is not at ALL inappropriate or obscene. It must have been too much for the elderly gentleman in front of me because I was given many nasty looks from him throughout the evening. I didn't let it bother me, though. I paid $65 for my ticket and I can cheer as LOUD AS I WANT!
Finally, the best part of the evening. I was afraid that this concert would be a repeat of this past summer's Interlochen concert, and that I would not be able to meet Bernadette after the show. Thankfully, that wasn't the case!
I had never met Bernadette before and was absolutely awe-struck when she came out. I had sent a card to the stage door before the concert for her and she must have read it!
When she came out, I was the first person she came to and she said, "So you drove 6 hours to see me?!?" (I had mentioned that in the card). "Oh my gosh, yes! I did". She then picked up my poster and signed it: "To JEFF!!!" I didn't even tell her my name! I couldn't believe it! She was so kind and I said the usual, "I love you, you are incredible" Blah blah blah. I even asked her for a hug and she gave me one!
As the limo was pulling away, I yelled to her, "Bye Bernadette! I love you", and she replied, "Bye Jeff!"
"SHE KNOWS MY NAME!!!!!!!" I shouted!! It was an experience that I will not soon forget, that's for sure!
I took about 14 pictures and I will send them to Kevin and hopefully they will be able to be posted.
Anyway, that was my night! We ended up getting back home (Michigan) at 5:30, but the long drive was well worth it. What a memorable night! I can now say that I am one of the priveleged people that have met Bernadette Peters!!!
I am truly a happier person because of Bernadette Peters
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 BwayLover
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8/12/2002 | posted: 10/25/2002 at 9:23:58 PM ET
It sounds like the night was awesome. I'm so glad you got to meet her (and she knew your name, LoL.) *Sigh* Maybe someday I'll get my chance....
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Kevin
Site Administrator
Registered:
11/19/2000
From:
South Jersey
Fav. BP CD: Sondheim, Etc.
Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone
| posted: 10/25/2002 at 9:59:20 PM ET
The 6 hour drives for concerts are fun, aren't they?  I did that for her concert at UPitt.. nothing but the turnpike and BP CDs.
That's cool that she recognizes you... which poster did you get signed?
-Kevin
Webmaster of Bernadette-Peters.com
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daedreams
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6/21/2002 | posted: 10/27/2002 at 11:44:36 PM ET
i know all about the 6 hour drive...i drove 7 to green bay and it was well worth it. it was cool that she knew your name and all and congrats on meeting her
"beauty belongs to those who believe in the power of their dreams" eleanor rosevelt
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 Christine-NYC
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Registered:
3/23/2002
From:
New York City
Fav. BP Song: With So Little to be Sure Of
Fav. BP Show: Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Marie (insert last name) lol There's a few
Fav. BP CD: Bernadette Peters Loves Rogers and Hammerstein
| posted: 10/28/2002 at 9:10:32 AM ET
That is soooo nice that she knew your name before you could tell her (LOL it would have been really bad if she thought you were someone else and put their name on your poster......good thing she didn't).
How did she know it was you that sent the card? Did you mention it to her when she came outside?
I can't wait to see your pictues.
<3CMH<3
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 Unexpected
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Registered:
4/27/2008
From:
Indianapolis | posted: 4/27/2008 at 10:53:21 PM ET
I was there!! Phenomonal Concert!!!! I LOVED it!!
Here are some pictures.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/divinedecadencex/1-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/divinedecadencex/2-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/divinedecadencex/3-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/divinedecadencex/4-2.jpg
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 BwayStarToBe
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Registered:
9/10/2007
From:
massachusetts
Fav. BP Song: other lady and kramer's song
Fav. BP Show: gypsy
Fav. BP Character: annie oakley
Fav. BP CD: sondheim ect.
| posted: 4/27/2008 at 10:57:12 PM ET
aww that's an amazing picture you got with her. adorable.
x Sarah x
“My thing is to keep going until I drop dead.”
-bernadette peters
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Unexpected
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Registered:
4/27/2008
From:
Indianapolis | posted: 4/27/2008 at 11:00:15 PM ET
great night!!
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BwayStarToBe
Registered User
Registered:
9/10/2007
From:
massachusetts
Fav. BP Song: other lady and kramer's song
Fav. BP Show: gypsy
Fav. BP Character: annie oakley
Fav. BP CD: sondheim ect.
| posted: 4/28/2008 at 12:36:27 AM ET
oh so you were the one who put up the 2 newest youtube videos? i recognize the picture you used for them! they are great. i love when sings johanna. that's possibly my favorite one she does. thanks for putting those up! glad you had a great night. she is really brilliant to witness live. there is nothing like it.
x Sarah x
“My thing is to keep going until I drop dead.”
-bernadette peters
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 Jeny
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Registered:
7/26/2005
From:
The burbs of Chi-Town
Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone
Fav. BP Show: Sunday.../AGYG/Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Dot/Marie, Annie Oakley, Rose
Fav. BP CD: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
| posted: 4/28/2008 at 12:54:02 AM ET
Yay! That was my book she was signing and the back of my head in the second picture! 
It was truly a marvelous evening!
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Unexpected
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Registered:
4/27/2008
From:
Indianapolis | posted: 4/28/2008 at 8:34:03 AM ET
aww, im glad you guys found the audios!! yep that was me!!
It was a great show!
She quoted "the Jerk" for my friend, lol, and I got it on video.
My friend goes "there is nothing i want more then to hear you say "I dont care about the money, i just want the stuff", and she said it.
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