Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters at Cortland Repertory Theatre

Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with her memorable love songs that topped the Billboard charts more than a dozen times.

Often, Karen performed with just her brother Richard, keeping things simple and intimate. In this heartfelt tribute, unmatched vocalist Lisa Rock, pianist Drew Jansen and vocalist Natalie Cordone bring their renowned concert to CRT for 2 special “unplugged” nights.

Dedicated to re-creating the true sound of The Carpenters, Lisa and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, and of course Close to You. Not an impressionist, but an artist with an amazing 4-octive range, Lisa presents a trip down memory lane like no other!