This article first appeared on August 28, 2015. Just wanted to mention to you guys that- We’ve Only Just Begun which has played to SRO audiences throughout the United States is making its Florida debut this coming Saturday-Sunday (11/7-11/8) at Lynn University and- that there are still a handful of really good tickets available (events.lynn.edu). If you are a Carpenters’ fan- Jeff Eats is telling you to GO!…You will absolutely love this show!

Posted August 28, 2015
* We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered.

No ifs, ands, or buts- Karen Carpenter was one of the greatest pop-singers of all-time!

The tribute show- We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered- does the “lady” justice…

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, you don’t want to miss- We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered, it is absolutely fabulous!

For audio/video/schedule/info- weveonlyjustbegunshow.com.

“We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered”
Saturday & Sunday, November 7 – 7:30 p.m & November 8 – 4 p.m. 2015
Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center – Lynn University
Boca Raton, Florida
Tickets: events.lynn.edu

“We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered”
Saturday, March 5, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Theatre for the Performing Arts ~ South Florida State College
Avon Park, Florida
Tickets: performances.southflorida.edu

“We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered”
Sunday, March 6, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, Florida
Tickets: sunrisetheatre.com
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We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered is a concert show celebrating the music of one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Led by Michelle Berting Brett and accompanied by a live, 7-piece Nashville band directed by Harry Sharpe, the show re-creates the Carpenters’ original sound.

From northern California to New York City to SOLD OUT engagements in Las Vegas, We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered has been met with enthusiasm from Carpenters’ fans and reviewers alike!

Experience an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the pop music phenomenon that defined an era, and sing along to songs that include “Close to You”, “Yesterday Once More”, “Rainy Days & Mondays”, and many more! A great show for the whole family.

(This show does not purport to be endorsed by Richard Carpenter or the estate of Karen Carpenter, nor by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols, lyricist and composer of the song “We’ve Only Just Begun”.)

Reviews

“Brilliant performance!”
Peter Noone

“Timeless music . . . phenomenal show!”
Bobby Vee

“One of the finest and most enjoyed tribute shows I’ve ever presented . . . many said it was their favorite concert of all time! I will be inviting them back for our 2015/16 season to do their holiday show, and my audience will be thrilled.”
Christine Guarino – Director, Cultural Affairs & Community Engagement,
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Clinton Township, Michigan

“ . . . We are still receiving calls and messages from fans who said it was “one of the best shows they’ve ever seen”. We had two sold out shows of elated patrons, praising Michelle Berting Brett’s lovely, incredibly versatile voice, and her team of super talented musicians . . . We look forward to bringing them back!”
Rachele Mariano – Theater Manager,
Nelson Hall, Cheshire, Connecticut

“I’ve never come across such a true representation of the music of the Carpenters. My audiences loved it! I immediately booked a return engagement.”
Terry Jenkins – Corporate Director of Entertainment,
Boyd Gaming, Las Vegas, Nevada

“Michelle Berting Brett is a richly gifted vocalist whose heartfelt tribute to Karen Carpenter is simply not to be missed.”
Christopher Loudon – Vocal Critic,
JazzTimes Magazine