One of the Carpenters’ most iconic Christmas has has a heartbreaking twist. "Merry Christmas Darling" tells the story of a couple who are apart during the holiday season. It expresses a bittersweet ...

The song’s lyrics were written for a crush in 1946 and the music followed 20 years later. After “Merry Christmas Darling” was released by the Carpenters in November 1970, the love song topped ...

Chicago’s favorite leading lady Heidi Kettenring (Wicked, Broadway in Chicago) and her exceptional band present the timeless treasures and holiday hits of Karen Carpenter. A storyteller sure to stir ...

Goodspeed Musicals will join local arts organizations around the nation to present the virtual concert Merry Christmas Darling: Heidi Kettenring Sings Karen Carpenter, available on demand from ...

Even though it was only February in 1971 when the Carpenters — Richard and Karen — appeared in concert at what was then Malone College in Canton, the song "Merry Christmas, Darling" was featured among ...