Actors, singers, and performers Orville Peck, Julia Knittel, and Erich Bergen chatted about being a part of the 2025 Broadway Barks.
The event, co-hosted by Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, took place on Saturday, July 12th at Shubert Alley in New York City.
Orville Peck
Orville Peck stars as the Emcee in the musical “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” on Broadway.
On being a part of Broadway Barks, Peck said, “I am so excited to be here… I’m a huge fan of dogs and animals of any kind. I am so happy to be at Broadway Barks.”
Regarding the significance of this cause, he said, “There are so many dogs that need to be adopted. I have a rescue myself, and I’ve always had rescue animals growing up, and it’s an important thing to do…. dogs need homes!”
“With this event, I hope people see the importance of adopting. I think it’s a really great cause,” he acknowledged.
“I had the best time this past weekend helping some pups find homes with Broadway Barks in Shubert Alley,” he exclaimed. “Thank you to Bernadette Peters for having me.”
Julia Knittel
Julia Knittel just earned a Tony nomination for her acting work in “Dead Outlaw” where she played nine different characters.
“I am so excited to be here,” Knittel said. “This is my first Broadway Barks, and I get to hold this sweet little puppy named Timothy, and I am in love with him.”
On the importance of this cause, Knittel remarked, “Giving animals a home is such an honorable thing and it’s so amazing that Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel have been a part of this for so many years.”
On playing nine characters in “Dead Outlaw,” Knittel said, “It was a dream come true but I wish one of them was a dog… maybe in the revival.”
Erich Bergen
Erich Bergen just starred in “Boop! The Musical,” which wrapped its run on Broadway.
“It’s an honor to be at Broadway Barks,” Bergen said. “These creatures are my favorite.”
On the importance of this cause, Bergen said, “These animals bring us so much love and joy, and when Bernadette Peters calls you, you say ‘yes’.”
