Karen Carpenter

Kati Neiheisel Will Perform an Encore of YESTERDAY...ONCE MORE on Karen Carpenter's 75th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Kati Neiheisel will bring her love of the Carpenters to Don't Tell Mama with an encore performance of her show Yesterday...Once More, Sunday, March 2, 2025, the 75th anniversary of the birth of Karen Carpenter.

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!

Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carpenter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).

Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carepenter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).

CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT On Sale At Porchlight Music Theatre Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its annual fundraising concert celebrating Porchlight's 30th anniversary with Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight, Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m., with a 5:30 p.m. reception, at the House of Blues Chicago.

Vanessa J. Moore Releases New Single 'Morning Light'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025

Vanessa J. Moore has released 'Morning Light,' a new Beatles-esque slow jam that resolves to be more understanding in the New Year. The song aims to reach across the divide to bring us together and inspire peace and selflessness in a climate where we’re more divided than ever. Listen to it now!

Review: LESLIE ODOM JR.'S CHRISTMAS TOUR at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Dec 20, 2024

Odom’s voice is a mixture of Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke, and he used it to serenade fans with a collection of holiday favorites. He shifted from the classic (such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”), the current (Wham!’s “Last Christmas,”) and the personal (“Snow” and “Heaven & Earth” from his two Christmas albums).

Rumer to Embark on UK Tour Celebrating 15th Anniversary of Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

Rumer, one of the UK’s most beloved and soulful voices, has announced a national tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album Seasons of My Soul.

Review: NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 7, 2024

What did our critic think of NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center?

Review: Tim Connell Makes Green Room 42 Debut With 'TIS THE SEASON
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 6, 2024

There's nothing twee, only Tim.

REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Star Emily Simpson Attends A VERY TERRY CHRISTMAS
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Real Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson kicked off the holidays in Las Vegas at the opening night of America's Got Talent winner Terry Fator's holiday show, 'A Very Terry Christmas.'

CLOSE TO YOU: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS to Celebrate 15 Years With Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters is already on their 15 Year Anniversary Tour. Now, they're bringing A Carpenters' Christmas to venues in the Chicagoland area, Midwest and across the country this holiday season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NPR's Ira Glass Shares Storytelling Insights and Lessons at the Carpenter Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Ira Glass will present 'Seven Things I've Learned' at the Carpenter Center on December 14, sharing insights and stories from his career in public radio.

Mostly Kosher & The Klezmatics Come To Carpenter Center In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

MOSTLY KOSHER and THE KLEZMATICS have been announced at the Carpenter Center on December 12. Enjoy a blend of traditional and contemporary Jewish music in this special performance.

Remastered Carpenters Christmas Album Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024

A&M/UMe has released Carpenters’ Christmas Once More, an all-new Christmas collection featuring 16 timeless Carpenters holiday classics personally curated by Richard Carpenter. Listen to it now!

Heidi Henderson / elephant JANE dance Present the Rhode Island Premiere of  UNTITLED SAD PIECE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024

Motion State Arts will present the Rhode Island premiere of untitled sad piece by Heidi Henderson / elephant JANE dance, set to the music of The Carpenters, on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00pm at United Skates of America in Rumford, Rhode Island.

The Slim Kings and Rebel Montez to Play The Bayway Arts Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Join Liberty Devitto of the Billy Joel Band and Christine Ohlman from Saturday Night Live for an unforgettable evening of rock and soul. Don't miss this special event on September 9, 2024.

Cortland Rep to Present CLOSE TO YOU: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

Cortland Repertory Theatre will present their new “Sounds of Music” Concert Series in September. Learn more about the upcoming concert “Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters' and see how to purchase tickets.

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret In Chicago Celebrates WOMEN IN MUSIC In August and September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret in Chicago celebrates WOMEN IN MUSIC in August and September with tribute shows, as well as some of the city's top female performers.

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret to Celebrate Women in Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret in Chicago will celebrate WOMEN IN MUSIC with tribute shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.