Broadway at The National announced today that THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION (www.carpenterssongbooklive.com) North American tour will make a stop at The National Theatre on Saturday, October 17, 2026 for one show only. This heartfelt new concert experience celebrates the timeless music of Karen and Richard Carpenter, bringing their unforgettable songs, remarkable story, and enduring legacy back to the stage with a full live band, stunning vocals, and captivating storytelling. The production stars acclaimed vocalist and actress Christina Hélène Braa, whose remarkable voice brings new life to some of the most beloved songs ever recorded. The tour will launch September 23 in York, Pennsylvania before heading to Los Angeles, Boston, and more than 50 cities in all across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets for the show go on sale to the public on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12pm.
Tickets are available to purchase online at www.BroadwayAtTheNational.com or in person at The National Theatre box office, located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 12:00-6:00pm with extended evening and weekend hours during performance days. Groups of 10 or more can book by emailing groupsales@broadwayatthenational.com.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION is an all-new production from the creative team behind the internationally acclaimed hit The Simon & Garfunkel Story. Audiences will relive some of the most cherished songs ever recorded including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Superstar,” “Top of the World,” and many more.
“The music of The Carpenters has a unique ability to transport people back to some of life’s most meaningful moments,” says Dean Elliott, creator and director of the production. “These songs are woven into the soundtrack of so many lives. Our goal was to create an evening that honors Karen and Richard’s extraordinary artistry while giving audiences the chance to experience that music together in a truly special way.”
With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, The Carpenters became one of the most successful and beloved recording acts of the 1970s. Their unmistakable sound, defined by Karen Carpenter’s warm contralto vocals and Richard Carpenter’s sophisticated arrangements, produced a remarkable string of chart-topping hits that continue to resonate with audiences generations later.
Part concert, part celebration, and part journey through one of popular music’s most treasured catalogs, THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION invites audiences to sing along, reminisce, and fall in love with these timeless songs all over again. The approximate run time is two hours and 20 minutes including intermission.
For more information, visit www.carpenterssongbooklive.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 pm
Please visit the Broadway At The National website at: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/the-carpenters-songbook/ to learn more.
LOCATION
The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in downtown Washington, D.C. Nearby metro stops include Metro Center and Federal Triangle. For parking information and further directions, please visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com.
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