Meet the Cast
Christina Hélène Braa
“KC”
Christina Hélène Braa (KC) 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). Many thanks to her family, fiancé, the creative team, and her agent at FSE.
Kevin Lausche
“RC” & Music Director
Kevin Lausche (“RC” & Music Director) is thrilled 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). He would love to thank the cast, directors, & crew for making his first touring experience one of the most memorable adventures he’s ever had in his career.
Ellie Wyman
Backing Vocals & “KC” Cover
Ellie Wyman (Backing Vocals & “KC” Cover) 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). Thanks to the entire team at Right Angle Productions, her agents at ATB, Clayton, Mom, Dad; and Karen, for sharing her self with us.