Mission
The mission of the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center is to quarantee the citizens of Long Beach, CSULB students, faculty, and staff, and surrounding communities access to the entire spectrum of performing arts experiences through resident companies, arts outreach, and unique programming.
History
Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center is a 1,074-seat theatre located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. The stage area was modeled after the New York State Theater of the Arts at Lincoln Center, and can accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, conferences 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. With world premieres, Broadway favorites, and world-class artists, the Carpenter Center has something for everyone. For a listing of upcoming events, check out our Calendar of Events page.
The Richard & Karen Carpenter Exhibit, a permanent display of awards and memorabilia of the popular music duo The Carpenters, is open at all Carpenter Center events, and by appointment. For further information, visit our Carpenters Exhibit page or call (562) 985-4274.
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
fanemail@richardandkarencarpenter.com
www.richardandkarencarpenter.com
