Karen Carpenter

Burbage Theatre Co Sets Five Plays for 13th Season

Burbage Theatre Co's 13th Season, themed Confronting Chaos, will feature five plays. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach On New Album 'PROMISES, PRAYERS, AND RAINDROPS'

Algos Music has announced the release of the new album by vintage vocalist extraordinaire ALLYSON BRIGGS – Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops: Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach – on CD and in digital and streaming platforms.

San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon to Present LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS A SONG FOR YOU

Laurie Roldan will perform a cabaret concert inspired by Karen Carpenter's music at The Gateway Theatre in San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Allyson Briggs to Welcome Julie Benko at Birdland Theater to Celebrate new Burt Bacharach Album

ALLYSON BRIGGS and special guest JULIE BENKO will perform at BIRDLAND THEATER to celebrate a new BURT BACHARACH album, with a livestream available for those unable to attend in person. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Isaac Mizrahi & More Set for Carpenter Center's 30th Anniversary Season

The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center will celebrate their 30th anniversary season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Allyson Briggs Sings Bacharach on New Album 'PROMISES, PRAYERS, AND RAINDROPS'

Algos Music has announced that vintage vocalist extraordinaire ALLYSON BRIGGS will release her new album Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops: Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach on Friday, July 12. It will be available on CD and in digital and streaming platforms.

Photos: Rubicon Theatre Company Launches VENTURA LIVE Concert Series With Sold Out Premiere of 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music'

Opening weekend of Rubicon Theatre Company's VENTURA LIVE! concert series featured a sold out performance and premier of Make Your Own Kind of Music, an evening celebrating the 60s and 70s’ most iconic women in music, starring Heather Youmans and special musical guests. Check out photos here!

Rubicon Theatre Company Kicks Off First Week of "Ventura Live!" Series

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the launch of its new special event series, “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic,” featuring one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic nights, comedy, and much more.

FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70'S EXPLOSION! to Play Three Clubs Stage in June

This is a rock musical revue with a wild non-stop party, celebrating strong, invincible women while reliving the 1970's Greatest Hits.  “FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70'S EXPLOSION!”

Artis- Naples Announces Call For Entries For 16th Annual Naples International Film Festival

Artis—Naples has announced that the call for entries has begun for the 2024 Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), which is scheduled to take place October 24-27 at the newly established Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Mercato (9118 Strada Pl.).

Full Cast and Creatives Set for New Play OCTOBER 7 at Actors Temple Theatre

OCTOBER 7, a verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, has revealed its full cast and a new director. See when and where you can see this production.

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

Geoffrey Cantor Steps In For Karen Carpenter as Director of OCTOBER 7

OCTOBER 7, a verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, has announced its full cast and a new director, as Geoffrey Cantor (Marvel's Daredevil & The Punisher on Netflix) steps in for Karen Carpenter as the production's director

54 SINGS CARPENTERS to Play 54 Below in May

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Sings Carpenters on May 21st, 2024, at 9:30pm. Learn more here!

Interview: Orfeh Is Making Her Long-Awaited Café Carlyle Debut

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Orfeh (LEGALLY is making her Café Carlyle debut with a residency on March 21, 22, and 23. Orfeh will be singing “the music of divas that influenced her life, career and singular voice.” This will be Orfeh’s most intimate concert yet, in the historic Café Carlyle on 35 East 76th Street at Madison Avenue.

Spend AN EVENING WITH HENRY WINKLER At The Carpenter Center This April

Join Hollywood legend Henry Winkler for an unforgettable evening at the Carpenter Center on April 6.

JERSEY BOYS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Spring Lineup

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed its spring lineup! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Chilina Kennedy and Constantine Maroulis Will Lead Reading of ALL THE RAGE Musical

A one-night-only reading of the musical All The Rage will be held as part of Spark Theatre Festival this March. The reading will star Broadway's Chilina Kennedy and Constantine Maroulis.

Interview: Amy Rafa And Brent Marty Talk Friendship, Music, and their upcoming CARPENTERS PROJECT at The Laurie Beechman

The Carpenters reigned the pop charts in the 1970s with hits like “Rainy Days & Mondays” and “(They Long to Be) Close to You.” THE CARPENTER PROJECT will feature hits and some hidden gems by the group, stories about friendship and love of the Carpenters. I spoke to Amy Rafa and Brent Marty about the show and the process of putting it together.