Sphere Venue to Adapt 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' After 'Oz' Success
The Sphere, a Las Vegas venue owned by Jim Dolan, is reportedly planning to adapt "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." This new production will follow its current successful adaptation of the 1939 classic, "The Wizard of Oz," which has generated $400 million in ticket sales. The venue aims to "super-size" the 1975 cult feature for its unique presentation.
The Sphere, a distinctive Las Vegas entertainment venue under the ownership of Jim Dolan, is reportedly preparing for its next major movie adaptation.
Following the significant financial success of its current production, an adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), the venue is now slated to bring "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975) to its unique screens. The "Oz" adaptation has already accumulated $400 million in ticket sales.
The plan is to "super-size" the 1975 cult feature, according to reports. Details regarding the exact nature of the adaptation or its premiere date were not immediately available.
(Source: Hollywood Reporter)
