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'''Sphere''' is a music and entertainment arena in [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States, east of the [[Las Vegas Strip]]. Designed by [[Populous (company)|Populous]], the spherical project was announced by the [[Madison Square Garden Company]] in 2018, known then as the '''MSG Sphere'''. The 18,600-seat auditorium<ref name=Begins>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Work begins on 18,000-seat MSG Sphere at The Venetian |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/work-begins-on-18000-seat-msg-sphere-at-the-venetian/ |access-date=December 19, 2019 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 27, 2018 |archive-date=April 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411165252/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/work-begins-on-18000-seat-msg-sphere-at-the-venetian/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=dezeen>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/14/populous-build-spherical-music-venue-las-vegas-usa-london-uk-msg-sphere-london|title=Populous to build spherical music venues in Vegas and London|date=February 14, 2018|work=Dezeen|access-date=October 10, 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=March 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301020700/https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/14/populous-build-spherical-music-venue-las-vegas-usa-london-uk-msg-sphere-london/|url-status=live}}</ref> is being marketed for its immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a [[16K resolution]] wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with [[beamforming]] and [[wave field synthesis]] technologies, and [[4D film|4D]] physical effects. The venue's exterior also features {{convert|580000|sqft|abbr=on}} of LED displays. Sphere measures {{convert|366|ft}} high and {{convert|516|ft}} wide.
Construction was underway in 2019, with the opening initially scheduled for 2021.
Sphere opened on September 29, 2023, with Irish rock band [[U2]] beginning a 40-show residency called [[U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere|U2:UV ''Achtung Baby'' Live at Sphere]].<ref name="Changing" /><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ktnv.com/news/msg-sphere-announces-official-opening-date-in-september-2023 | title=MSG Sphere announces official opening date in September 2023 | date=February 10, 2023 | access-date=February 16, 2023 | archive-date=February 16, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216030254/https://www.ktnv.com/news/msg-sphere-announces-official-opening-date-in-september-2023 | url-status=live }}</ref> Director [[Darren Aronofsky]]'s docu-film ''[[Postcard from Earth]]'' opened on October 6, 2023. Since opening, the Sphere has operated on a loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brewer |first=Ray |date=2023-11-08 |title=Las Vegas Sphere reports $98.4 million loss; CFO quits |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2023/nov/08/las-vegas-sphere-reports-984-million-loss-cfo-quit/ |website=Las Vegas Sun |language=en}}</ref>
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The project, known then as the MSG Sphere, was announced in February 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Akers |first=Mick |title=Next Las Vegas arena a 360-foot-tall sphere |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/09/next-las-vegas-arena-a-360-foot-tall-sphere/ |access-date=February 28, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=February 9, 2018 |archive-date=August 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804070816/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/09/next-las-vegas-arena-a-360-foot-tall-sphere/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Reshape>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=New performance venue near Las Vegas Strip to reshape skyline |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/new-performance-venue-near-las-vegas-strip-to-reshape-skyline/ |access-date=February 28, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 9, 2018 |archive-date=February 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228165204/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/new-performance-venue-near-las-vegas-strip-to-reshape-skyline/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The project was initially a partnership between the [[Madison Square Garden Company]] (MSG) and [[Las Vegas Sands Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/jul/19/lv-sands-commits-75-million-to-msg-sphere-arena-pr/|title=LV Sands commits $75 million to MSG Sphere arena project|date=July 19, 2018|work=LasVegasSun.com|access-date=August 9, 2018|language=en|archive-date=August 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810011540/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/jul/19/lv-sands-commits-75-million-to-msg-sphere-arena-pr/|url-status=live}}</ref> Sphere is just off the [[Las Vegas Strip]] and east of the [[The Venetian Las Vegas|Venetian resort]], which was opened by Las Vegas Sands in 1999.<ref name=Reshape/> Las Vegas Sands contributed the {{convert|18|acre|adj=on}} site for the project.<ref name=Cost/> [[Apollo Global Management]] purchased the Venetian in 2022 and became MSG's new partner on the Sphere project, replacing Las Vegas Sands.<ref name=Mohawk>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=MSG Sphere at The Venetian is getting a 'mohawk.' It's a big deal. |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/msg-sphere-at-the-venetian-is-getting-a-mohawk-its-a-big-deal-2533786/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 23, 2022 |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409093859/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/msg-sphere-at-the-venetian-is-getting-a-mohawk-its-a-big-deal-2533786/ |url-status=live }}</ref> As part of the sale, the land beneath the Venetian Resort and Sphere was purchased by [[Vici Properties]].<ref name=Stutz2022/>
The sphere-shaped project was designed by [[Populous (company)|Populous]],<ref name=Shape/> with an interior that includes the world's largest [[LED]] screen.<ref name=Cost/> MSG initially estimated the project cost at $1.2 billion.<ref name=Cost>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=MSG Sphere at The Venetian to cost $1.2B plus |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/msg-sphere-at-the-venetian-to-cost-1-2b-plus-1830792/ |access-date=December 19, 2019 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 20, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212113549/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/msg-sphere-at-the-venetian-to-cost-1-2b-plus-1830792/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2020, the company said the cost had increased to $1.66 billion as a result of design changes consisting of guest enhancements.<ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=MSG Sphere design upgrades boost total cost to $1.66B |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/msg-sphere-design-upgrades-boost-total-cost-to-1-66b-1953045/ |access-date=February 28, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 7, 2020 |archive-date=February 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228165202/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/msg-sphere-design-upgrades-boost-total-cost-to-1-66b-1953045/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The cost continued to increase,<ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Cost of MSG Sphere project expected to increase before 2023 opening |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/cost-of-msg-sphere-project-expected-to-increase-before-2023-opening-2283224/ |access-date=March 10, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 17, 2021 |archive-date=February 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218020402/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/cost-of-msg-sphere-project-expected-to-increase-before-2023-opening-2283224/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=New cost estimate for MSG Sphere at The Venetian: $1.826B |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/new-cost-estimate-for-msg-sphere-at-the-venetian-1-826b-2349627/ |access-date=May 13, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 8, 2021 |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513200612/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/new-cost-estimate-for-msg-sphere-at-the-venetian-1-826b-2349627/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bary |first=Andrew |title=MSG Entertainment Surges on Relief Over Cost of Concert Venue |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/msg-entertainment-surges-on-relief-over-cost-of-las-vegas-concert-venue-51629751145 |access-date=September 11, 2021 |work=Barron's |date=August 23, 2021 |archive-date=September 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911161304/https://www.barrons.com/articles/msg-entertainment-surges-on-relief-over-cost-of-las-vegas-concert-venue-51629751145 |url-status=live }}</ref> eventually surpassing $2 billion due to the [[2021–2023 global supply chain crisis]] and the [[2021–2022 inflation surge]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=MSG Sphere price tag climbs additional $157M to $2.18B |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/msg-sphere-price-tag-climbs-additional-157m-to-2-18b-2673282/ |access-date=December 19, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=November 9, 2022 |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219212434/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/msg-sphere-price-tag-climbs-additional-157m-to-2-18b-2673282/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Seeman |first=Matthew |title=New details revealed for MSG Sphere construction, possible company spinoff |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/new-details-revealed-for-msg-sphere-construction-possible-company-spinoff-las-vegas-madison-square-garden-entertainment-venetian-resort-tao-group-southern-nevada |access-date=December 19, 2022 |work=KSNV |date=November 10, 2022 |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219212435/https://news3lv.com/news/local/new-details-revealed-for-msg-sphere-construction-possible-company-spinoff-las-vegas-madison-square-garden-entertainment-venetian-resort-tao-group-southern-nevada |url-status=live }}</ref> With a final expected cost of $2.3 billion,<ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=MSG Sphere construction costs grow again, now $2.3B |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/msg-sphere-construction-costs-grow-again-now-2-3b-2775373/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 11, 2023 |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519091501/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/msg-sphere-construction-costs-grow-again-now-2-3b-2775373/ |url-status=live }}</ref> it is the most expensive entertainment venue in Las Vegas history,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-27 |title=The Year of Sphere |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-12-27/las-vegas-sphere-is-the-architectural-spectacle-of-2023}}</ref> beating out the $1.9 billion [[Allegiant Stadium]].<ref name=Stutz2022>{{cite news |last=Stutz |first=Howard |title=At $2.17B, MSG Sphere passes Allegiant Stadium as the costliest Vegas entertainment venue |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/at-2-17b-msg-sphere-passes-allegiant-stadium-as-the-costliest-vegas-entertainment-venue |access-date=May 20, 2023 |work=The Nevada Independent |date=December 19, 2022 |archive-date=May 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520202559/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/at-2-17b-msg-sphere-passes-allegiant-stadium-as-the-costliest-vegas-entertainment-venue |url-status=live }}</ref>
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