
Ariana Grande Reflects on 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour as a 'Corrective Experience'
The pop superstar opens up to Broadway's Jessica Vosk about staying present on stage and floating above the crowd during 'Supernatural.'
By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read
Ariana Grande is seeing her time on the road through a brand new lens. While sitting down for an intimate conversation with Broadway star Jessica Vosk on her digital series *Vosk in the City*, the global pop superstar opened up about her current *Eternal Sunshine* Tour. During their chat, Grande reflected on her personal mindset and officially dubbed her latest concert run a "corrective experience." The singer admitted that taking the stage today feels vastly different than it did during her previous concert tour. Looking back at where she was mentally during her last major trek, Grande shared that she was simply not in the same place in her life. Because of where she was at the time, she felt unable to remain genuinely present during those past live performances in the way she is fully capable of doing right now.
Why does Ariana Grande consider her Eternal Sunshine Tour a corrective experience?
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For Grande, this internal shift has completely altered how she feels while performing every single night. Being present allows her to soak in every moment, connect with her fans, and genuinely enjoy her music without the heavy emotional weight that marked her past touring eras. Describing the trek as a corrective experience emphasizes the personal healing she has achieved both on and off the stage. The theatre-focused interview also zeroed in on the most dramatic visual moments of the show. Vosk asked Grande directly about her stunning "ascent" during "Supernatural," the theatrical song that brings the *Eternal Sunshine* concert to a close. During that climax, Grande is hoisted high into the air above the stage to create the enchanting illusion that she is floating effortlessly into the sky.

How does Ariana Grande float during Supernatural on stage?
Unpacking the backstage magic behind that aerial stunt, Grande admitted that soaring over the arena is pure fun. She described the floating sensation as "nice" and "wonderful," while giving fans a peek into the exact safety procedure. The performer explained that crew members give her a subtle tap on her hip on each side of her body so she knows her harness is locked in before liftoff. The candid conversation comes amidst a wave of high-profile concert moments for the star, including recent London dates featuring an onstage reunion with her *Wicked* co-star Cynthia Erivo. For Grande, this latest chapter isn't just about putting on a massive spectacle—it is about reclaiming her stage presence with total clarity, peace, and newfound gratitude.
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- Why did Ariana Grande call her tour a corrective experience?
- Ariana Grande explained that she was not in the same mental space during her previous tour and couldn't stay present. Her current Eternal Sunshine Tour allows her to fully ground herself and enjoy performing.
- How does Ariana Grande float during Supernatural on stage?
- During the performance finale for 'Supernatural,' Grande is hoisted high above the stage in a harness, noting that technicians tap each side of her hip to signal she is safely secured before lift-off.
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