'Wizard of Oz at Sphere' Makes Up to $2 Million Per Day. Where Does the Vegas Venue Go From Here?
Evidently, there's no place like dome. When the Las Vegas Sphere announced it would refurbish the seminal Hollywood blockbuster "The Wizard of Oz" (using AI and digital effects) for its unique venue, many approached it with skepticism. But these concerns weren't shared by everyone, with the Sphere generating up to $2 million a day from the experience - making more money than their more traditional concerts. According to documents obtained by TheWrap, the opening weekend of "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere" (which opened Aug. 28) nearly sold out, averaging $650,000 per show. Roughly . . .