Sabrina Carpenter wrapped her massively successful Short n’ Sweet tour on November 23, 2025. The pop star’s final performances took over Los Angeles. Just days later, she landed a major film role. Universal Pictures announced she’ll star and produce an Alice in Wonderland musical.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Tour finale: Sabrina Carpenter concludes her 72-show tour in LA on November 23, 2025
- Alice announcement: Universal Pictures reveals Alice in Wonderland musical starring Carpenter on November 12
- Director: Lorene Scafaria (Hustlers) writes and directs the untitled project
- Producers: Marc Platt (Wicked producer) and Carpenter produce the film
- Next move: Major studio film marks Carpenter’s biggest acting opportunity yet
What Happened This Week
Sabrina Carpenter said goodbye to her Short n’ Sweet tour after 13 months of performances. The 26-year-old singer played multiple nights at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The tour ran from September 23, 2024 through November 23, 2025. That’s 72 total shows across North America and Europe. The final shows featured opener Ravyn Lenae and special guest Amber Mark. Fans captured emotional final performances on November 23. Carpenter performed her hit “Juno” as the tour’s last song.
“The Short n’ Sweet Tour commenced September 23, 2024 in Columbus and concludes November 23, 2025 in Los Angeles.”
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Just five days after the tour ended, Universal Pictures dropped a career-changing announcement. Sabrina Carpenter will headline their new Alice in Wonderland musical. She’ll also produce the project. This marks her first major studio film role. Director Lorene Scafaria will write and direct. Marc Platt, who produced Wicked, joins as producer.
Why This Moment Matters
Carpenter’s transition to film couldn’t come at better timing. She just wrapped the biggest tour of her career. Ticket prices ranged from $120 to over $900 on resale. The tour demonstrated her major star status and fanbase loyalty. Now Universal sees her as bankable for a big-budget musical. The Alice in Wonderland project signals major doors opening. This isn’t a supporting role. She’s the lead. She controls a producer credit too.
For musical films, star power matters enormously at the box office. Carpenter has proven she can carry massive productions. Her Short n’ Sweet tour generated significant revenue. Universal clearly believes her fan base translates to ticket sales. Musical adaptations like Wicked and In the Heights depend on casting appeal. Carpenter brings that appeal plus real singing talent. The project description calls it untitled but “Alice in Wonderland-inspired.” Creative freedom with the Lewis Carroll classic opens possibilities.
The Alice Project Details
The musical film remains officially untitled, but Universal confirmed core details. Sabrina Carpenter stars as the lead character. She produces alongside Marc Platt (Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen). Director Lorene Scafaria wrote Hustlers and directs here too. She’ll handle both writing and directing duties. No release date was announced yet. Development is underway at Universal Pictures.
| Project Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Untitled Alice in Wonderland Musical |
| Lead Star | Sabrina Carpenter |
| Director/Writer | Lorene Scafaria |
| Producers | Marc Platt, Sabrina Carpenter |
| Studio | Universal Pictures |
| Status | In Development (Announced November 12) |
Scafaria’s recent work on Hustlers showed flair for adapting stories for screen. She brings theatrical sensibility to the Alice project. Marc Platt produced Wicked, which made $633 million worldwide. He knows how to bring complex musicals to audiences. Carpenter’s producer involvement suggests creative control. She likely initiated this passion project. That control matters for her creative vision.
What Happens Next
Sabrina Carpenter now enters new territory as a film producer and lead actor. She’ll transition from touring to on-set work. Pre-production on the Alice project will begin planning. Casting for supporting roles comes next. No announcement yet on when filming starts. That typically follows script finalization and studio greenlight phases.
Carpenter’s music career continues separately from this film work. Her latest album Short n’ Sweet dominated charts in 2024. Studio expected a new record called Man’s Best Friend featuring “Manchild”. She’ll juggle both music production and film commitments. Artists like Zendaya and Ariana Grande manage similar dual careers successfully.
- Tour wrap-up: Los Angeles finale marks end of 72-show international tour
- Music plans: New album Man’s Best Friend continues her recording momentum
- Film production: Alice project enters pre-production phase this winter
- Acting future: Major studio musicals likely follow this flagship Universal project
Can Sabrina Carpenter Carry a Major Musical Film?
Her tour success suggests yes. Sabrina Carpenter sold out massive venues across North America and Europe. Her vocal talent translates live consistently. Orchestras touring with Short n’ Sweet showcased her range. The Alice musical demands acting and singing equally. She proved she can deliver both on stage. Theater training helps singers transition to film acting naturally.
Pop stars entering film sometimes stumble from lack of acting experience. Carpenter, however, had Disney and network TV experience early. She appeared on Girl Meets World and other shows. That foundation matters. She’s not jumping into film completely cold. Marc Platt and Scafaria are proven collaborators with musical stars. Their track records increase odds of success. What becomes the real test? Will audiences embrace her in a classic character reimagining?
Sources
- Variety – Sabrina Carpenter to lead Alice in Wonderland musical for Universal
- The Hollywood Reporter – Cast announced for upcoming musical adaptation
- Wikipedia – Short n’ Sweet Tour comprehensive tour documentation
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