Las Vegas Sphere to launch Rocky Horror show in 2027

Sphere Entertainment announced on Tuesday that the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be transformed into a large-scale immersive experience at the Las Vegas Sphere, with a planned opening sometime in 2027. The announcement was paired with news that the venue's current cinematic attraction, "The Wizard of Oz," has generated over $400 million in ticket sales from more than 3 million admissions since its debut last August.

The new project, titled "The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere," is being developed through a special arrangement with Primary Wave Music and 20th Century Studios. According to the company, Sphere Studios will use its advanced technologies to enhance the original 1975 film for the venue's massive, 160,000-square-foot wraparound LED screen. This approach mirrors the one used for "The Wizard of Oz," which employed artificial intelligence to upscale the film's resolution, expand its visuals to fit the curved screen, and digitally restore the imagery.

Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment, stated that the company is building a slate of original experiences designed for the unique medium. He noted that since its premiere,...