Cirque du Soleil's President of Resident Show Division, Eric Grilly, has been fired and replaced by Mike Newquist, who returned to Cirque on Feb. 1 after previously working at Allegiant. The firing may be linked to flagging ticket sales at some Cirque shows in Vegas, potentially due to the popularity of the new Sphere venue. Meanwhile, Dead & Company is set to have a residency at the Sphere, with reports indicating 14-15 shows. Maurice Wooden's departure from leading the development of Tilman Fertitta's resort on The Strip suggests the project may not proceed as planned.
The Vegas Sphere taps another legacy rock act for a residency https://t.co/WYFZjh9eVh https://t.co/BkpYE1yqW7
The Sphere has announced its latest residency! https://t.co/e1rRUf1gPz
NEW BETTING MARKET: What will be the cheapest ticket available for an unobstructed view seat for any May performance for Dead & Co at The Sphere? https://t.co/eZwTeqO0sO
High-level personnel changes in the seven weeks since Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened have raised eyebrows, as have the seemingly slow business in public spaces. What’s happening at Fontainebleau on the Las Vegas Strip? https://t.co/DpHYnlOOpD
In honor of the latest @SphereVegas residency: https://t.co/Tmr8WFHnAS
$SPHR Dead & Co. residency economics for Sphere will likely be better than U2. - probably didn’t have to front $10m dev cost. - probably didn’t give away 2k tickets per show. - AOV of Dead & co similar to U2 based on seat map - maybe higher % take for Sphere - 18 shows to… https://t.co/Bj0fR8MQMO
Maurice Wooden’s future as president of Fontainebleau is murky, but his departure from leading the development of Tilman Fertitta’s resort on The Strip sends a clear message: Fertitta’s resort isn’t happening.
Las Vegas Strip Sphere lines up its next superstar band residency https://t.co/xZOFt1QxvG
Cirque du Soleil has 'parted ways' with a top Las Vegas official. Here's what we know. https://t.co/A7nSVXnVb8
How many shows will @DeadAndCompany perform at @SphereVegas? While one report indicates 14 shows are locked in, another states the band will play at least 15 concerts at the state-of-the-art venue. Stay tuned! https://t.co/HPaZEg7Q9e
Alright Sphere plus perhaps the last @deadandcompany shows. I'm going. https://t.co/hxfGjalNKo
They’re back: Dead & Company reportedly set to return to concert stage https://t.co/LiJKuLhSFt
Deadheads can enjoy PepsiCo products while at the Sphere. The venue entered into a partnership w/ PepsiCo w/ their products available at all concession stands/grab & go stations, & the venue’s 23 suites. PepsiCo food & beverage brands to also be featured on the venue’s Exosphere https://t.co/7IBxvpd0nQ
Report: @DeadAndCompany will soon confirm a 14-date residency at the state-of-the-art venue @SphereVegas. Watch the stealies that were displayed on the Sphere's exterior last night https://t.co/Erog0qxvAG
Dead & Co., John Mayer to follow U2 with residency at Las Vegas Sphere: sources https://t.co/zX9vZZyJi6 https://t.co/22vvFstFc1
Grateful Dead offshoot Dead & Company is coming to the Sphere (🎥 @jblockheads) https://t.co/KI2OQAdgbR
Assuming this firing was sparked by flagging ticket sales at some Cirque shows in Vegas. The surprising culprit? The Sphere. Despite lackluster reviews of the IMAX-style movie, visitors are spending their limited entertainment dollars on the new and shiny venue. https://t.co/0xPdFWEypY
Cirque du Soleil’s top-ranking official in Las Vegas has split with the company. https://t.co/inpa11UuYG
From @Cirque: "We have mutually agreed to part ways and we thank Eric Grilly for his numerous contributions during his tenure at Cirque du Soleil, specifically leading us back into operations following the shutdown. We look forward to having Mike Newquist, a seasoned…
Huge news out of Cirque du Soleil. Polarizing Eric Grilly, President of Resident Show Division, fired. Replaced by Mike Newquist who was running the Cirque Touring Division, then left for Allegiant to be G.M., back at Cirque on Feb. 1. The drama, it’s glorious.