“I Barely Recognized Her!” — Darci Lynne’s Grown-Up Puppet Show Shocks Kravis Center as Fans Scream: ‘She’s Not a Little Girl Anymore!’
West Palm Beach, FL — For anyone who still pictures Darci Lynne as the sweet 12-year-old who stole America’s heart on America’s Got Talent, prepare for a shock: she’s back — older, sharper, and more unstoppable than ever.
Over two sold-out nights at the Kravis Center, Darci didn’t just perform. She dominated. Gone is the timid kid with a bunny and a yodel. In her place stood a confident, commanding 19-year-old star with a puppet squad that’s funnier, bolder, and more emotionally raw than anything she’s ever done.
“I thought she was still that shy girl with the Golden Buzzer,” one stunned audience member whispered during intermission. “But she just walked out and owned the place. She’s not a little girl anymore — she’s a headliner.”
A Puppet Revolution
Darci opened the show with fan-favorite Petunia, who wasted no time throwing shade, singing pitch-perfect Broadway riffs, and roasting audience members with savage flair. But it was her new material — including a dramatic solo with Oscar tackling “Defying Gravity” — that left the audience on their feet.
“She sang like her life depended on it,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “The puppets were just the icing. That girl’s voice shook the room.”
The most talked-about moment? A raw, stripped-down performance of “She Used to Be Mine” — no puppets, no tricks. Just Darci. Center stage. And an entire theater so silent, you could hear the tears.
More Than Just Laughs
While the crowd came for comedy and nostalgia, they left in awe of Darci’s evolution. Her act has grown deeper, sharper — blending humor with surprising vulnerability. In one scene, Katie the Cowgirl hilariously questioned why Darci didn’t go to college, only to turn it into a heartfelt moment about following your dreams even when the world tells you to play it safe.
“She made me laugh till I cried — and then just cry,” another fan posted. “She’s not just talented. She’s brave.”
A Star Reborn
Darci Lynne’s Kravis Center shows were more than a comeback. They were a reintroduction. And based on the thunderous standing ovations, fans are more than ready for this grown-up version of the girl who made puppets cool again.
“She’s not the kid from AGT anymore,” one reviewer wrote. “She’s something even better: a once-in-a-generation entertainer finding her voice.”
Miss the show? You may have another shot — rumors are swirling that Darci’s prepping for a full tour. If these two nights were any sign, tickets won’t last long.
