The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
Show Information
There will be one 20-minute intermission.
Photos and videos allowed but NO flash.
Water-based haze will be used in this production.
Tonight's show is sponsored by
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Dear Audience Members,
It’s great to have you with us. The 2026–27 performing arts season is a blend of outstanding music, comedy, dance, and drama sure to entertain and rouse the emotions while reminding us all of everything we love about the arts.
Each production is made possible through the hard work and support of our staff, volunteers, students, faculty, benefactors, sponsors, the FSPA whose vision and courage made the Fine Arts Center possible, and of course, you—our patrons. Thank you to everyone for your crucial role in making Viterbo University the premier destination for the arts in the region.
If you have not yet had the pleasure, I would like to extend a personal invitation to attend one of our Conservatory for the Performing Arts productions this season. The immense talent of our students always makes me extremely proud.
Now, on with the show!
“Pace e Bene”
Peace and all good
Rick Trietley VIterbo University President
About The Carpenters
Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. “The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration” brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music back to the stage in a beautifully crafted all-new production from the creative team behind “The Simon & Garfunkel Story.”
With a full band and heartfelt storytelling, this concert captures the warmth, emotion and musical brilliance of The Carpenters. It’s a touching tribute that invites audiences to sing-along, reminisce and fall in love all over again.
Expect to relive all their favorites, including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” with this love letter to the quiet magic of Karen and Richard Carpenter.
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