Don’t smile because it happened, cry because Sabrina Carpenter’s show in Detroit is over.
In her third tour stop, pop singer and songwriter Sabrina Carpenter performs an action-packed, interactive and thoroughly planned show for her audience. Alongside her, she brought opener Amaree. The opener boosted the crowd’s energy which Carpenter later picked back up.
The stage resembled her house, with the show divided into three fictional parts: before the party, during the party and one last song after the party she hosted. The songs were meticulously placed but “Espresso” stood out for its creative placement; it was the song everyone waited for and it recharged the crowd just as the show ended.
All four outfits also seamlessly aligned with the tour’s theme. Carpenter wore a couple different styles, but sparkles and shimmering designs persisted as a main theme. She opened in a bodysuit which was later topped with a pajama gown. Then, she transitioned to a sophisticated black bodysuit with gloves. Near the end she dazzled in a blue gown which transformed into an identically designed top and skirt.
Carpenter’s vocals were flawless. She sounds as good on stage as in her recordings. Growing up singing, it’s no surprise Carpenter performs well on stage while dancing. The background vocals complemented her well and the band made distinct yet appealing changes to several songs.
The setlist featured every song from her newest album, “Short n’ Sweet,” along with eight songs from her album released in 2022, “emails i can’t send.” One highlight of the show was a spin-the-bottle game which determined the surprise cover song Carpenter sang. In Detroit, the surprise song was “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer.
Before, during and after the show pre-filmed visuals played, which seamlessly transitioned into the show and shines through Carpenter’s silly personality. They truly brought the whole show together by expressing Carpenter as a person but also promoting her album in smart and cheeky visuals.
Merch prices were relatively high, but that would be typical for such a big rising artist like Carpenter, though the quality could have been better for the cost.
Carpenter put on an unforgettable, short and sweet performance on Thursday, Sep. 26 for Detroit. Everything, from the stage design to her outfits and visuals, fit smoothly together and left the crowd in awe and in desire for more.
