entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella review
Empire Polo Club, Indio, California The pop star turned the desert into an ambitious theatrical revue with elaborate sets and celebrity cameos
TL;DR
- Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella, presenting an ambitious theatrical production called SABRINAWOOD.
- The show featured elaborate sets, cinematic videography, and complex costume changes, transforming the desert stage into a spectacle.
- Carpenter's performance highlighted her growth as a pop entertainer, with a vocal delivery praised for being more bodied and enveloping live.
- The setlist included hits such as "Espresso" and "Taste," while older songs like "Nonsense" were omitted.
- Celebrity cameos included Will Ferrell, Susan Sarandon, and Samuel L. Jackson, though their contributions were noted as adding time for changes rather than narrative.
- The production drew comparisons to Lady Gaga's previous Coachella performance, emphasizing the need for 'theater' in headlining sets.
- Despite some potential for overkill with the "more is more" mindset and thematic limitations, the overall execution was deemed impressive.