Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center Long Beach’s premier arts destination for live music, dance, engaging conversation & more. The stage area was modeled after the David H.
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The Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University, Long Beach engages its community through artistic, educational and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between the university and greater community. Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center with a 1,051-seat capac

ity is located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater) at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and can accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, and other special events. Each season the Carpenter Center presents a variety of music, dance, family, comedy, and cabaret events, as well as commissions new works by some of the country’s leading artists and ensembles. The Richard & Karen Carpenter Exhibit, a permanent display of awards and memorabilia of the popular music duo, Carpenters, is open at all Carpenter Center events, and by appointment. Richard Carpenter and his family graciously support the efforts of the Carpenter Center philanthropically, but are not involved in the day-to-day operation of the facility. We do not have the ability to be a conduit between the public and Mr. Carpenter, nor do we have at our disposal additional information regarding the Carpenters. If you are interested in further information about Richard, Karen or their recording careers, we suggest contacting:

The Carpenters Fan Club
P.O. Box 3787
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0787

[email protected]
www.richardandkarencarpenter.com

Don't miss Ballet Hispánico's CARMEN.maquia on Saturday, March 15 at 8 PM!Witness a fusion of traditional flamenco and t...
02/05/2025

Don't miss Ballet Hispánico's CARMEN.maquia on Saturday, March 15 at 8 PM!

Witness a fusion of traditional flamenco and tango with classical and contemporary techniques.

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Credits:
Creative Director & Movement Director: Marlon Taylor-Wiles
Photographer & Executive Producer: Laura S. Fuchs
Digi Tech: Edward Pages

Film Director + DP - Jack Cook
Producer + AD - Ching-Him Ng

Steadicam Operator - Malcolm Tom
1st AC - Phillip Shvartsman
Gaffer - John Busch
Key Grip - Yoel Collado
Swing - Nica Fazio
Swing - Charles Hoy
Swing - Austin Whiting
Production Assistants - Brat James, Jamal Braimah, Keven Almanzar. Jimmy Staple

Hair Artist: Joey George
Makeup Artist: Tayler Treadwell
Accessory Stylist: David Goldberg
Accessory Styling Assist: Kelly Cody

Artistic Director & CEO, Ballet Hispánico: Eduardo Vilaro,
Ballet Mistress: Anitra Keegan
Ballet Hispánico Company Dancers: Amir J. Baldwin, , Antonio Cangiano, Amanda del Valle, Dylan Dias McIntyre, and Omar Rivéra,

Chief Managing Director: Patrick Muhlen,
Director of Marketing & Communications: Veronica Villalpando
Marketing Manager: Martín Acuña
Marketing Manager, CRM: Milo Mohamed

Ballet Hispánico, California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

Native American jazz vocalist Julia Keefe returns on Feb. 5-6 at 7 PM!Purchase your 🎟️ at www.carpenterarts.org! ...
02/04/2025

Native American jazz vocalist Julia Keefe returns on Feb. 5-6 at 7 PM!

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California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

Don't miss Rumours : The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show this Sunday at 2 PM!To purchase your 🎟️, go to www.carpente...
01/30/2025

Don't miss Rumours : The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show this Sunday at 2 PM!

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Rumours : The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Long Beach City

Don't miss this FREE CONCERT by Jarabe Mexicano this Friday at 8 PM!Reserve your 🎟️ at www.carpenterarts.org! Jarab...
01/28/2025

Don't miss this FREE CONCERT by Jarabe Mexicano this Friday at 8 PM!

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01/27/2025

Don't miss Jason Moran 🎹 this Saturday at 8 PM!

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Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

Don’t miss Christina Shaw 🎤 performing The Eras of Taylor in her tribute show!Purchase your 🎟️ at www.carpenterarts.org!...
01/23/2025

Don’t miss Christina Shaw 🎤 performing The Eras of Taylor in her tribute show!

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Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts Long Beach City

No Fees for the Holidays is here! 🥳Save on fabulous upcoming shows when you use the promo code NOFEES online at carpente...
12/22/2024

No Fees for the Holidays is here! 🥳

Save on fabulous upcoming shows when you use the promo code NOFEES online at carpenterarts.org, from now until 1/3/2025.

Please note that our ticket office will be closed from December 22 through January 7, 2025. Programming is subject to change.

Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, California State University, Long Beach

Looking for a great holiday gift?🎁 How about tickets to a show at the Carpenter Center! Tickets to a show are a great gi...
12/19/2024

Looking for a great holiday gift?🎁 How about tickets to a show at the Carpenter Center! Tickets to a show are a great gift that creates lasting memories for years to come!

Get 🎟️🎟️🎟️ to these upcoming shows for friends and family to enjoy in 2025:
-David Burnham
-Capitol Fools
-Eras of Taylor
-Jason Moran
-Rumours

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Don't miss Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience this week on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 8 PM! 🎸🎶Purchase your 🎟️ at www.carpe...
12/17/2024

Don't miss Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience this week on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 8 PM! 🎸🎶

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California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

12/13/2024

Happy Birthday, Taylor Swift! And don't miss out on Christina Shaw's 🎤🎶 incredible tribute performance on January 25 in our Legends in Concert tribute, showcasing Taylor's iconic eras!

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California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

12/12/2024

Back by popular demand! Next week, see Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience on Saturday, December 21, at 8 PM! 🎸✨

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Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, California State University, Long Beach

Take a look at what's coming to the Carpenter Center this week!Be sure to purchase your 🎟️ at www.carpenterarts.org! ...
12/10/2024

Take a look at what's coming to the Carpenter Center this week!

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The Klezmatics, Mostly Kosher, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City

12/09/2024

Don't miss this holiday special from The Klezmatics next week on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 PM!

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California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City

11/26/2024

Don't miss this holiday treat from The Klezmatics and Mostly Kosher on Thursday, December 12, at 8 PM!

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California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City, Mostly Kosher, The Klezmatics

11/26/2024

Experience the art of dance with PILOBOLUS on Saturday, December 7 at the Carpenter Center!

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PILOBOLUS, California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Long Beach City

11/20/2024

Here are all of our upcoming December events!

Do you have your holiday plans yet? If not, be sure to purchase your ticket before they sell out!

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra The Purple xPeRIeNCE Mostly Kosher The Klezmatics PILOBOLUS Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach Long Beach City

11/15/2024

Albany Road with American actress 🎬 and singer 🎤 Renée Elise Goldsberry is in theaters today!

Mark your calendars! ✍️ Renée Goldsberry will be at the Carpenter Center on April 26 for our 30th Celebration Concert!

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Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach

11/15/2024

Congratulations to Jen Kramer - Won "Best Magician" 🪄 in the 2024 Best of Vegas Awards!

See Jen Kramer at Carpenter Center in March 2025! 😉 Tickets would make a great gift this Holiday Season!

To purchase your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org

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Don't miss Jason Moran 🎹 this Saturday at 8 PM! Purchase your 🎟️ at www.carpenterarts.org! #carpenterarts #csulb #jasonmoran #dukeellington Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

Happy Birthday, Taylor Swift! And don't miss out on Christina Shaw's 🎤🎶 incredible tribute performance on January 25 in our Legends in Concert tribute, showcasing Taylor's iconic eras! To purchase your 🎟️, go to www.carpenterarts.org! #carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach #taylorswift #taylorswifttribute California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

Back by popular demand! Next week, see Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience on Saturday, December 21, at 8 PM! 🎸✨ Purchase your 🎟️ at www.carpenterarts.org! #carpenterarts #longbeach #csulb #prince Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, California State University, Long Beach

Don't miss this holiday special from The Klezmatics next week on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 PM! Purchase your 🎟️ through our website, www.carpenterarts.org! #carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City

Don't miss this holiday treat from The Klezmatics and Mostly Kosher on Thursday, December 12, at 8 PM! To purchase your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org #carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City, Mostly Kosher, The Klezmatics

Experience the art of dance with PILOBOLUS on Saturday, December 7 at the Carpenter Center! Purchase your 🎟️ now at www.carpenterarts.org before they're gone! PILOBOLUS, California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Long Beach City

Here are all of our upcoming December events! Do you have your holiday plans yet? If not, be sure to purchase your ticket before they sell out! To get your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org #carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach Spanish Harlem Orchestra The Purple xPeRIeNCE Mostly Kosher The Klezmatics PILOBOLUS Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach Long Beach City

Albany Road with American actress 🎬 and singer 🎤 Renée Elise Goldsberry is in theaters today! Mark your calendars! ✍️ Renée Goldsberry will be at the Carpenter Center on April 26 for our 30th Celebration Concert! To purchase your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org #carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach #reneeelisegoldsberry Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach

Congratulations to Jen Kramer - Won "Best Magician" 🪄 in the 2024 Best of Vegas Awards! See Jen Kramer at Carpenter Center in March 2025! 😉 Tickets would make a great gift this Holiday Season! To purchase your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org #carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach Long Beach City California State University, Long Beach Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

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The Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University, Long Beach engages its community through artistic, educational and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between the university and greater community.

Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center with a 1,051-seat capacity is located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. The stage area was modeled after the David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater) at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and can accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, and other special events.

Each season the Carpenter Center presents a variety of music, dance, family, comedy, and cabaret events, as well as commissions new works by some of the country’s leading artists and ensembles.

The Richard & Karen Carpenter Exhibit, a permanent display of awards and memorabilia of the popular music duo, Carpenters, is open at all Carpenter Center events, and by appointment.