Kevin Lausche  
Kevin is excited to be making his national tour debut! He is a graduate from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. His recent credits include the last Broadway leg of Million Dollar Quartet aboard Norwegian Cruise Line (Jerry Lee Lewis), Heartbreak Hotel at the John W. Engeman Theatre (Keys/Ensemble), and MAMMA MIA! at WSU Festival Theatre (Keys).

Christina Hélène Braa  
Christina is thrilled to bring this beloved music to life! Born in Connecticut on March 2nd, she shares a birthday and birth state with Karen Carpenter! Christina was raised in San Francisco and graduated from USC with a BA in Theater. Credits: National Tour: Peter Pan (Ensemble). Norwegian Cruise Line: Beetlejuice (Miss Argentina/Ensemble) and Icons (Principal Vocalist).  

Ellie Wyman 
Ellie is a small town girl from the mountains of Northern California. She fell in love with The Carpenters after moving to New York City and finding their “Close To You” album on vinyl at a thrift store in Brooklyn. Their music brought her a lot of comfort during her transition from a small town to the big city. She spent many nights at home singing along with Karen, and now she gets to sing those very same songs on stages all across the country! She is honored to be a part of the celebration. Recent Credits: Crissy in Hair (Broadway at Music Circus), Jane Seymour in SIX (Norwegian Cruise Line), Elsa in Frozen: A Musical Spectacular (Disney Cruise Line) and Clarice in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (National Tour).

RIGHT ANGLE ENTERTAINMENT
Right Angle Entertainment specializes in the production, marketing, management, and distribution of live entertainment experiences. We collaborate with managers, producers, artists, agents, studios, and licensors to transform brands, talent, intellectual properties, and digital-first franchises into compelling live theatrical, concert, and immersive experiences for audiences worldwide. RAE’s diverse roster includes Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, Hasbro’s Clue: A Walking Mystery immersive experience, Ninja Kidz Live! Infinite Possibilities, Jay Shetty: Love Rules – World Tour, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, and London’s acclaimed close-up magic experience The Magicians Table, among many others.

MAPLE TREE ENTERTAINMENT
Operating in both the U.S. and the UK, Maple Tree Entertainment specializes in putting together unique live shows, primarily in theatres/concert halls worldwide. These include the multi-award winning The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Neighbours - The Celebration Tour, Hollyoaks - The 30th Anniversary Tour, Buddy - The Musical, The Psychology of Serial Killers, The Young Ones - Live In Conversation, The Life & Music of George Michael, An Evening with Richard Dreyfuss and Johnny Cash - The Official Concert Experience. MapleTreeEntertainment.com

JAY HEMPHILL
Jay Hemphill is so excited to be a part of The Carpenters Songbook! You may recognize him from The Simon and Garfunkel Story or recent Carmax ads featuring Donnovan Mitchell and Paige Buckers. When he is not working on his Joe Osbourne basslines, he is playing locally in Southern California and with island reggae artist Anora. Growing up in Long Beach, the Carpenters were a big part of the soundtrack of his childhood, and he could not be more thrilled to deepen his connection to the music and share it across the land!