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Sphere Entertainment will stage a new version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere Las Vegas in 2027, part of the company’s push to create original, immersive experiences. The announcement follows a milestone for Sphere’s Wizard of Oz adaptation, which has sold over 3 million tickets and generated about $400 million, underscoring a trend toward tech-driven, audience-focused live entertainment.
Sphere Entertainment will bring a high-tech, immersive adaptation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the Las Vegas Sphere in 2027, using the venue’s 160,000-square-foot wraparound LED screen and spatial audio to heighten audience participation while preserving the cult classic’s interactive elements; it follows the success of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (over $400M in ticket sales and 3M tickets), with no exact release date announced yet.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is set to screen at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2027, using the venue’s immersive technology, and will join Sphere Studios’ slate alongside Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard From Earth and a reimagined The Wizard of Oz.
The Sphere in Las Vegas is developing an immersive Rocky Horror Picture Show adaptation set for 2027, in a deal with Primary Wave Music and 20th Century Studios. The project follows the venue’s Wizard of Oz adaptation, which generated about $400 million in ticket sales, and signals Sphere’s broader strategy to turn IP into multi-faceted immersive experiences. Budget details aren’t disclosed, and Sphere aims to scale the concept to multiple shows per day and potentially expand to other cities.
City Winery in New York marked the Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary with a midnight screening that drew fans in inventive costumes, tributes to Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a shadow cast performing scenes on stage, and audience callbacks and Time Warp dance on a rainy NYC night.
Tim Curry, 79, shared a rare health update revealing he still cannot walk after suffering a stroke in 2012, which occurred during a massage. Despite his physical limitations, he continues to cherish his iconic role in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and its message of self-expression, while pivoting to voice acting. Curry expressed pride in the film's impact, especially within the LGBTQ community.
Tim Curry made a rare stage appearance at the Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th anniversary reunion, reflecting on his role, his health after a stroke, and his impact as an LGBTQ icon, while fans enjoyed a special screening of the film.
Tim Curry reflected on 50 years of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' during a special screening at the Academy Museum, highlighting its message of self-expression and its significance to LGBTQ audiences, while also discussing his career and health challenges following a stroke.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates its 50th anniversary with ongoing midnight screenings that foster community, self-discovery, and LGBTQ+ pride, despite some modern criticisms of its outdated content. The film's tradition of audience participation and its role as a space for outsiders to find belonging remain central to its enduring popularity.