Sara Bareilles and Rufus Wainwright Performed Duet
The artists reunited at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for a rendition of the hit song She Used to Be Mine.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Dance
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Sara Bareilles joined forces with Rufus Wainwright for a live performance of their duet She Used to Be Mine during her concert at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was part of a three-show engagement supporting Bareilles' latest studio album, Good Grief.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the ongoing creative collaboration between the two artists, who previously brought the fan-favorite track to television audiences during a 2024 New Year's Eve broadcast.
Bareilles performed 12 of the 14 tracks from her August 2026 album Good Grief during the concert. This performance was the second of three scheduled shows at the Dolby Theatre.
The players
Sara Bareilles
She is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her solo work and her significant contributions to Broadway musicals.
Rufus Wainwright
He is a prominent singer-songwriter recognized for his unique operatic pop style and extensive catalog of studio albums.
The details
Bareilles introduced Wainwright to the stage before delivering the duet, which she originally released in 2015. The concert also featured medleys that blended new material from the Good Grief album with various songs from her discography.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The duo performed at the Dolby Theatre.
August 2026: Bareilles released the album Good Grief.
December 31, 2024: The pair first performed the duet on a television special.
2017: Bareilles made her Broadway debut in the musical Waitress.
Industry Dynamics
The performance follows a pattern set by the New Year's Eve 2024 television special duet. This return to the stage demonstrates how artists leverage past successful collaborations to build momentum during new concert tours.
Fans in Los Angeles can still access the remainder of the Good Grief Tour at the Dolby Theatre. Attendees can expect to hear a majority of the tracks from Bareilles' most recent album interspersed with her classic catalog.
The takeaway
Collaborations between established artists often serve as highlights for fans and reinforce the longevity of popular ballads. Implementing varied setlists that blend new albums with legacy tracks is a common strategy for maintaining long-term audience engagement during concert tours.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by JamBase.
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