Resorts World Theatre
Background
On June 24, 2021, Resorts World Las Vegas opened as the newest hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade. Upon the hotel's opening, the theatre remained closed, and it was supposed to open with a Celine Dion concert on November 5, 2021. Dion's inaugural performance was ultimately cancelled due to medical issues, and the theatre opened on December 1, 2021, with a Carrie Underwood concert. Since opening, the venue has hosted concert residencies by Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, among other limited engagements.
The venue is a joint development between Resorts World Las Vegas and AEG Presents, and it is exclusively operated by Concerts West.
Technical aspects
The 4,700-seat theatre was designed by Scéno Plus, a world-renowned entertainment design firm based out of Montreal. The 13,550-square-foot stage is one of the largest on the Las Vegas Strip, measuring 64-foot deep by 196-foot wide. The proscenium opening measures 123-feet wide by 50-feet tall, and features a motorized system to adjust the opening size. The theatre also features a 576-square-foot stage lift that can sustain up to 86,400 pounds, and almost 5,000 square feet of customizable LED screens. The audio system at the venue is equipped by L-Acoustics, and features an estimated 267 speakers that create a "multi-dimensional surround sound experience." The "intimate" theatre features unobstructed sightlines with the furthest seat being only 150 feet from the stage.
Performance history
Concert residencies
| Performer | Show | Length | Number of shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Underwood | Reflection | December 1, 2021–April 12, 2025 | 66 |
| Katy Perry | Play | December 29, 2021–November 4, 2023 | 80 |
| Luke Bryan | Luke Bryan: Vegas | February 11, 2022–January 6, 2024 | 48 |
| Janet Jackson | Janet Jackson: Las Vegas | December 30, 2024–May 31, 2025 | 16 |
References
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- ^ "L-Acoustics Allows Resorts World Las Vegas Venues to Go From Morning to Night Without Skipping a Beat" (Press release). Las Vegas: L-Acoustics.com. 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Mier, Tomas (2024-10-15). "Carrie Underwood to Conclude 'Reflection' Vegas Residency in April 2025: See the Final Dates". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Radke, Brock (2023-10-30). "Katy Perry closes out her Las Vegas Strip residency run this week". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
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