just saw katy’s vegas residency. i was expecting decent, with a back-of-mind fear of cringe, but it was really an amazing show. she said she’s been battling a cold and one could hear that, but the staging and production values were top-notch.
a couple of sections meant to provide her a breather were a little too long and not that engaging. her voice (barring the cold), her dance moves, and that face of a silent film star added up to a great show, a good deal better than i had expected and light years away from what i had feared as worst case.
Took my daughter to see her a few years and ago and agree, I was very impressed by her live singing and had a new appreciation for hearing the strong vocals in her recorded songs. She doesn’t need shit fixed by producers on the records.
Funny enough I also recall some of the banter “bits” being cringe…but it’s kind of her thing I guess? She is always awkward and kooky on tv.