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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.
Metallica announced an eight-show residency at Las Vegas' Sphere titled Life Burns Faster, with fully different sets across the run and an immersive production, marking a landmark move for the band and following peers like U2 at the venue.
METALLICA has announced an eight-show Las Vegas residency, 'Life Burns Faster,' at Sphere on Oct 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2026, continuing the 'No Repeat Weekend' format with no songs repeated on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets go on sale March 6. The Sphere production will feature its wraparound 16K LED display, Sphere Immersive Sound and 4D effects to deliver a new level of live experience, produced by Live Nation and inKind.
The Sphere in Las Vegas has successfully reimagined 'The Wizard of Oz' as an immersive, technologically advanced experience, drawing large crowds and generating nearly $200 million in ticket sales, highlighting the power of nostalgia and experiential storytelling in a changing entertainment landscape.
Timothée Chalamet became the first person to stand atop the Sphere in Las Vegas as part of a promotional stunt for his upcoming movie Marty Supreme, showcasing his dedication and adventurous spirit in a daring and visually striking campaign.
The Wizard of Oz is grossing up to $2 million daily at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where it is shown on an ultra-high-resolution LED screen, drawing thousands of fans and generating significant revenue, with plans to continue showing the film indefinitely and expand its use in other Sphere locations worldwide.
The Sphere in Las Vegas is hosting a high-tech, immersive version of 'The Wizard of Oz' that combines stunning digital effects, sensory experiences, and a shortened film presentation, aiming to redefine movie-going but facing challenges related to high costs, AI controversies, and the impact on traditional artistry.
A critic reviews the immersive adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere in Las Vegas, highlighting its innovative use of a massive dome and IMAX screen that challenge traditional viewing experiences and raise questions about the future of cinema.
The Sphere in Las Vegas has added AI-generated, two-second cameos of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and James Dolan in a new version of The Wizard of Oz, sparking controversy over AI use in film.
James Dolan revealed a subtle AI-enhanced Easter egg in the Sphere's immersive 'Wizard of Oz' experience, where two uncredited characters' faces were replaced with his and David Zaslav's for a brief moment, highlighting the use of AI to preserve the film's integrity while creating new digital enhancements. The project involved extensive AI work and collaboration with artists, with Dolan planning to showcase the film at Sphere venues worldwide for the next decade despite high costs.
The Sphere in Las Vegas is set to open a groundbreaking immersive experience of 'The Wizard of Oz' that combines high-tech physical effects like wind, flames, flying monkeys, and large-scale visuals to bring key film moments to life in a way never done before, creating an unparalleled multi-sensory journey for visitors.
The Sphere in Las Vegas is launching an immersive, AI-enhanced experience of The Wizard of Oz, featuring a large-scale, sensory-rich environment that allows visitors to feel as if they are part of the movie, with ticket sales starting and a dramatic tornado stunt to promote the event.
Dead & Company honored the late Bill Walton, a devoted Grateful Dead fan and basketball hall of famer, during their concert at Sphere Las Vegas, projecting images of him on the screen. Walton, who passed away at 71 after battling cancer, was remembered fondly by the band as part of their extended family.