Overview
- Sphere Entertainment said the Las Vegas Wizard of Oz show has sold more than 2 million tickets since its Aug. 28 debut, generating over $260 million in sales.
- A 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor near Washington, D.C. is planned with an estimated $1 billion cost and roughly $200 million in incentives, in partnership with Maryland, Prince George’s County and Peterson Companies.
- J.P. Morgan estimates Sphere Experiences produced about $333 million in 2025 revenue, nearly double concerts at $188 million, with advertising and sponsorships at $95 million.
- An Abu Dhabi franchise is proceeding under a partner-funded model in which the government finances construction and pays fees for Sphere technology, patents and licensed content.
- An “Oz 2.0” upgrade is being prepared for the show’s first anniversary with new effects teased by CEO James Dolan, as the Las Vegas venue ranked No. 1 globally by Billboard and Pollstar in 2025.