Experience the Magic of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas

Forget Kansas… Dorothy just dropped into Vegas!

In celebration of the iconic 1939 Judy Garland film The Wizard of Oz, an exciting immersive experience is set to light up Las Vegas. Beginning August 28, visitors can dive into this fantastical world at Sphere, part of The Sphere Experience, where the Wicked Witch of the East has quite literally landed.

On display outside the venue are her 50-foot legs adorned with sparkling 22-foot ruby slippers, presenting a striking scene depicting the moment when Dorothy’s house lands after being uprooted by a tornado. This whimsical installation offers a taste of the adventure to come, inviting the general public to engage with the magic of Oz.

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The legs, visible to passersby, can be seen with daily viewing times listed on the venue’s website.

The immersive experience promises to transport fans straight to Dorothy Gale’s hometown of Kansas and the enchanted land of Oz. Tickets are now on sale, eagerly awaited by fans anticipating a journey beyond the screen.

Presented in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will take audiences on a vivid adventure. According to the producers, attendees will feel as if they’re traveling down the yellow brick road right alongside Dorothy and her extraordinary friends, striving to reach the magnificent Emerald City.

This reimagined version of the original film, originally shot in a 4:3 format, will fill Sphere’s massive 160,000-square-foot display plane, wrapping around the audience for a truly immersive experience. The venue utilizes innovative haptic seats, environmental effects, and custom scents to make viewers feel as if they’re actually part of the cinematic adventure.

“If you’ve ever wondered if Oz actually exists — it does inside Sphere,” stated Jim Dolan, the executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment. “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will showcase the venue’s extraordinary capabilities. Audiences will experience the film in a way they haven’t before, feeling every moment of the adventure.”

Crafting this spectacular experience involved a remarkable collaboration. Sphere Studios rallied a team of over a thousand talented artists, technologists, and researchers to harness Sphere’s impressive technology.

The creative team features notable names like Academy Award and Emmy-nominated producer Jane Rosenthal (The Irishman), Academy Award-winning visual effects expert Ben Grossmann (Hugo), and Academy Award-winning editor Jennifer Lame (Oppenheimer), alongside creative director Zack Winokur (Liole Island). This vibrant amalgamation of talent ensures an unforgettable adventure awaiting fans of all ages.

The Wizard of Oz transcends generations, and now, thanks to Sphere, it will enchant audiences anew, as they find themselves stepping into a world where dreams and reality intertwine. The anticipation surrounding this event is palpable, and fans are excited to engage with a classic in an unprecedented way.

Get ready for a remarkable journey that promises to turn the magic of Oz into a brilliant reality in fabulous Las Vegas.