120,000 people are off to see the wizard –– at the Las Vegas Sphere

You're up to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz

That's right, but not in Emerald City, in Sin City. More than 120,000 tickets have been sold for a new immersive rendering of the Wizard of Oz at the Las Vegas sphere, according to CNBC

Let the joyous news be spread, the wicked old witch at last is dead

The original film was released back in 1939, so you can imagine the technological upgrades it needed

In a recent promotional video, The Sphere takes viewers behind the scenes of this ambitious project

At Sphere Studios, the team did just that, rescoring the original soundtracks to take advantage of the venue's immersive audio tech

Since opening in 2023 the Sphere has been a technological marvel redefining what entertainment venues can be We talking a 160 square foot LED screen plus speakers built into the seats for the full experience And with a screen that massive

it wasn't just the sound that got a makeover, the visuals needed one too. The visual effects

supervisor spoke on CBS Sunday morning about using AI to expand the original film's square frames

for the Sphere's panoramic format. But did I mention it's a 4D experience

Wind and fog effects will take viewers along the ride, including on Dorothy and Toto's trip to Oz

Tickets are on sale now, starting at $104. And the Sphere is ready to take fans down the Yellow Brick Road

starting opening night on August 29th. The venue expects to hit 200,000 tickets sold by then

but don't worry. If you're looking to follow the magic, there are more than 400 screenings scheduled through March 2026

With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton. Download our app or visit SAN.com for more