The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration brings Karen and Richard Carpenter’s enduring music back to the stage in a concert tribute created by the team behind *The Simon & Garfunkel Story*. Featuring a full band, heartfelt storytelling, and a warm, nostalgic presentation, the production celebrates Karen Carpenter’s distinctive voice and the duo’s lasting musical legacy.

Audiences can expect favorites such as “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” along with opportunities to sing along and revisit the emotion and intimacy of The Carpenters’ recordings.

When: October 17, 2026

Showtimes: The page does not list a performance time.

Run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission.

Tickets: Price not available

Group tickets: Group ticket information is available for parties of 10 or more.

Cast: Christina Hélène Braa as KC; Kevin Lausche as RC and music director; Ellie Wyman as KC cover and backing vocalist.

Performers: Christina Hélène Braa is a USC theater graduate whose credits include the national tour of *Peter Pan*, *Beetlejuice* and *Icons* with Norwegian Cruise Line. Kevin Lausche, a Wright State University musical-theater graduate, is making his national tour debut; his credits include *Million Dollar Quartet*, *Heartbreak Hotel*, and *Mamma Mia!*, as well as keyboard performances. Ellie Wyman’s credits include *Hair* at Broadway at Music Circus, *SIX* and *Frozen: A Musical Spectacular* with cruise productions, and the national tour of *Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical*.

Venue: National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Logistics: The National is located near dining, parking, and major Washington, DC landmarks. Participating restaurants offer Broadway-themed pre-theater menus with special pricing.

Ages: No age restriction is listed.