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The Wizard of Oz at Sphere tops $65M in ticket sales
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere tops $65M in ticket sales
Sphere Entertainment has announced that its latest immersive experience has been a resounding success.The Wizard of Oz at Sphere has sold more than 500,000 tickets in total and has generated over $65 million in ticket sales as of Friday, September 12, since going on sale to the public on June 10 of this year. This includes selling more than 280,000 tickets in the 15 days following its August 28 premiere.
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