Sphere Entertainment, known for its interactive venue in Las Vegas, has announced plans to develop a second location in Maryland, just 15 minutes south of Washington, DC. While the exact details are still being finalized, the Maryland Sphere will be the company’s second US venue, following the upcoming location in Abu Dhabi.
The new Sphere in National Harbor, Maryland, will seat around 6,000 people and feature a high-resolution 16,000 by 16,000 pixel wrap-around screen, immersive sound technology, haptic seating, and 4D environmental effects. The venue will offer a unique experience, similar to the one in Las Vegas, with an exterior LED exosphere for displaying artistic and branded content.
Despite being smaller in size and capacity compared to the original, the Maryland Sphere aims to provide an innovative and immersive entertainment experience, with AI-enhanced productions like The Wizard of Oz offering sensory effects such as wind, fog, smells, and falling objects.
Source: The Verge