Sphere 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Experience Planned In Las Vegas
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jim Dolan’s Sphere venue in Las Vegas is set to host an immersive adaptation of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, scheduled for release in 2027, following the financial success of its Wizard of Oz experience.
- The Wizard of Oz adaptation has generated $400 million in sales and sold 3 million tickets since its August 2023 debut, proving the viability of classic movie IP adaptations in an experiential venue.
- The Rocky Horror project is being developed in partnership with Primary Wave Music and 20th Century Studios, though budget details remain undisclosed.
- The Sphere continues to host major concerts and plans to expand its unique immersive entertainment concept to other cities, including a smaller venue in the Washington, D.C. area.
- Dolan emphasizes the Sphere’s exclusive position in delivering immersive experiences, giving it leverage in selecting future IP adaptations for its venue.
