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Sabrina Carpenter Caps Sold-Out MSG Run With Viral HalloweenBarbie Girl’ Cover

Her Short n’ Spooky variation leveraged theatrical costume reveals with an audience-interactive gag to supercharge social buzz.

Overview

  • On October 31 at Madison Square Garden, Carpenter surprised fans by performing Aqua’s 1997 hit “Barbie Girl” while dressed in a Barbie look inspired by Margot Robbie’s film styling.
  • The Halloween special featured three distinct costumes across the set: a shimmery Wonder Woman outfit, the Barbie-inspired ensemble, and a glam take on Fred Flintstone.
  • Drew Barrymore took part in the recurring “Don’t Touch That Dial!” bit, revealing herself from a Ghostface disguise before a playful onstage “arrest.”
  • The New York City residency spanned five sold-out nights with reports of roughly 20,000 attendees and steep resale prices, underscoring strong demand.
  • At the November 1 finale, Carpenter debuted a city-specific newspaper-themed bodysuit, closing the MSG run with a fresh visual surprise.