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‘The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere: How to Get Tickets to See the Classic in Las Vegas
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There's no place like the Sphere in Las Vegas, and soon fans of The Wizard of Oz can follow the yellow brick road down to the new venue to see the Judy Garland film in a whole new way. More from Rolling Stone Sink Your Teeth into Nautica's Bold New 'Jaws' Clothing Drop, Ahead of the Films 50th Anniversary How to Watch LA Dodgers Games Online Without Cable Post Malone Wants to Pour You a Drink With New Limited-Edition Stanley 1913 Tumbler Collection Best Sites: Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, StubHub, SeatGeek Dates: Aug. 28 to Sept. 2025 Buy 'The Wizard of Oz' Sphere Tickets While it's been home to several music residencies over the last few months, from The Eagles to Dead & Company and Kenny Chesney, Sphere announced earlier this summer that it would host screenings of the Thirties classic later this summer, and tickets are already selling fast. The Wizard of Oz kicks off with Sphere showtimes on August 28, and runs through September. 'If you've ever wondered if Oz actually exists — it does inside Sphere,' says Jim Dolan, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Sphere Entertainment, in a release. 'The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will put on full display what Sphere is capable of as an experiential medium. Audiences will feel like they are part of the adventure as they experience the film in a way they never have before.' Here's everything to know about buying The Wizard of Oz Sphere tickets before they're gone. GOING FAST Buy Now The Wizard of Oz at Sphere tickets start at $104 on Ticketmaster. Stubs are already selling out for some seats for select showtimes. Log in to your Ticketmaster account before purchasing to make sure you don't miss out on tickets for your preferred date. $30 OFF Buy Now Moviegoers can score $30 off $300 ticket orders to see The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas when using the exclusive promo code RS30 on Vivid Seats. GREAT SELECTION Buy Now StubHub also has tickets for upcoming showtimes for The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, with prices starting around $187 per ticket. StubHub offers a FanProtect Guarantee with its orders, ensuring you'll get into every event with your stubs. $10 OFF Buy Now Use Rolling Stone's exclusive promo code ROLLINGSTONE10 on SeatGeek, which gets moviegoers $10 off $250 ticket orders for The Wizard of Oz in Las Vegas. According to a Sphere release, the movie was initially created for a 4:3 screen but will now feature fully immersive tech, including haptic seats and even 'custom scents to make you feel like you are part of the movie and have landed in Kansas and Oz,' though we're hoping it's not poppies). Theatergoers will also experience the movie's iconic soundtrack, which Sphere says have 'been remastered and their orchestrations re-recorded to take on new clarity' on the venue's 167,000 speaker system. Check showtimes on Sphere's site now for all upcoming dates. Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
The Independent
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after first Eastern Conference finals berth in 25 years
Tom Thibodeau just took the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals, the deepest playoff march in 25 years for a franchise that reemerged as a contender after he became their coach. For that, he was fired. The Knicks made what they called a 'difficult decision' to move on from Thibodeau on Tuesday, believing it was a necessary step in their chase for a championship. 'We can't thank Tom enough for pouring his heart and soul into each and every day of being the New York Knicks head coach. He led us not only with class and professionalism for the past five seasons, but also to tremendous success on the court with four playoff berths and four playoff series victories,' team president Leon Rose said in a statement. 'Ultimately we made the decision we feel is best for our organization moving forward. Tom will always be a part of our Knicks family and we truly wish him nothing but the best in the future.' The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday night, falling two games short of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Thibodeau was then asked what the Knicks needed to do this summer to go further. 'Like you would do after every season, you take a step back, I think decompress,' Thibodeau said. 'You do a deep dive on the team and then you analyze what you think you need to improve upon.' The Knicks decided it was the coach. The move was made by Rose with approval from owner Jim Dolan, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because that detail was not included in the announcement. The firing was first reported by ESPN. It's a strange decision by the Knicks, who had been one of the league's worst franchises for most of the 2000s until Thibodeau was hired in 2020. He promptly led the Knicks to the playoffs in his first season, winning his second NBA Coach of the Year award, and they have been a solid contender in the East in recent seasons. They gave Thibodeau a three-year contract extension last summer. Their big breakthrough came in 2024-25, when they knocked off defending champion Boston in the second round to reach the conference finals for the first time since 2000 — when Thibodeau was an assistant under Jeff Van Gundy. After they were eliminated Saturday, captain Jalen Brunson expressed his support for Thibodeau, bristling at a question about whether he believed the coach was right for the team. 'Is that a real question right now?' Brunson said. 'You just asked me if I believe that he's the right guy? Yes. Come on.' Three days later, Thibodeau was gone despite a 226-174 record in New York. He has the fourth-most wins by a Knicks coach. Thibodeau faced criticisms that his hard-driving style and overreliance on his starters wore down his players, the same ones that have followed him since the beginning of his head coaching career in Chicago. But his ways seemed to be working in New York. And even among the celebrities that filled Madison Square Garden, Thibodeau's gruff style was a natural fit for fans who longed for the defense-driven success of the 1990s. 'I am a Tom Thibodeau fan. He brought this team back,' actor Ben Stiller, who watched the postseason run from his courtside seat, wrote on X. 'I felt he gave every bit of himself and was always looking to improve. I will always be grateful for how far he brought the Knicks. They are relevant again. They are championship contenders again. The Knicks became winners again with him.' The Knicks hadn't won a playoff series since 2013 but now have done it in three straight seasons. They went 50-32 in 2023-24 and followed that with a 51-31 record this season, having loaded up in the offseason by trading for All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. But the person said the organization felt there was a need for a new voice when the Knicks try again to end their lengthy championship drought. They won their second and last title in 1973. Thibodeau is well aware of their history, having grown up as a Knicks fan in Connecticut before joining the organization as an assistant coach in 1996. He went on to help the Boston Celtics win the 2008 NBA title as an assistant, earning a reputation as one of the league's top defensive minds, before finally getting a chance as a head coach with the Bulls in 2010-11. He went 62-20 in his first season, earning his first Coach of the Year award. Thibodeau, who spent five seasons with the Bulls and also coached Minnesota, is 578-420 as a head coach. ___
National Post
03-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
New York Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference final trip
The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday just days after their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Article content The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday night. They then decided to move on from Thibodeau, who led them to the postseason in four of his five seasons in New York. Article content The decision was made by team president Leon Rose with approval from owner Jim Dolan, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. The firing was first reported by ESPN. Article content It's a strange decision by the Knicks, who had been one of the league's worst franchises for most of the 2000s until Thibodeau was hired in 2020. He promptly led the Knicks to the playoffs in his first season, winning his second NBA Coach of the Year award, and they have been a solid contender in the East in recent seasons. Article content Their big breakthrough came in 2024-25, when they knocked off defending champion Boston in the second round to reach the conference finals for the first time since 2000 — when Thibodeau was an assistant under Jeff Van Gundy. Article content After they were eliminated Saturday, captain Jalen Brunson expressed his support for Thibodeau, bristling at a question about whether he believed the coach was right for the team. Article content
CTV News
03-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals trip, AP source says
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau yells from the sideline during the first half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) NEW YORK — The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday just days after their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday night. They then decided to move on from Thibodeau, who led them to the postseason in four of his five seasons in New York. The decision was made by team president Leon Rose with approval from owner Jim Dolan, the person told the AP on the condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. The firing was first reported by ESPN. Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press
Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals trip, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday just days after their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday night. They then decided to move on from Thibodeau, who led them to the postseason in four of his five seasons in New York. The decision was made by team president Leon Rose with approval from owner Jim Dolan, the person told the AP on the condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. The firing was first reported by ESPN. ___ AP NBA:
