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The Venetian Las Vegas

Casino hotel in Nevada, United States

The Venetian Las Vegas
Location Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Address South Las Vegas Boulevard
Opening dateMay 4, ; 25 years ago&#;(May 4, )
ThemeVenice, Italy
No. of rooms3, ()
4, ()
Total gaming space,&#;sq&#;ft (11,&#;m2)
Permanent showsBlue Man Group (–)
Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular (–)
Rock of Ages (–)
Human Nature (–)
Signature attractionsGrand Canal Shoppes
Venetian Expo
Notable restaurantsBouchon
Tao Asian Bistro
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Casino typeLand-based
OwnerVici Properties
Operating license holderApollo Global Management
ArchitectStubbins Associates
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo
Renovated&#;in,
Coordinates36°07′17″N°10′08″W / °N °W / ;
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The Venetian Las Vegas is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Apollo Global Management. It was developed by businessman Sheldon Adelson through his company, Las Vegas Sands. The Venetian was built on the former site of the Sands Hotel and Casino, which was closed and demolished in

Construction on the Venetian began in April , and the resort opened on May 4, Some amenities had yet to be finished, with construction continuing until the end of the year. Subcontractors later filed mechanic's liens against the resort for unpaid work, leading to lengthy litigation. The Venetian also feuded with the Culinary Workers Union regarding Adelson's decision to open the property as a non-union resort.

The Venetian was designed by Stubbins Associates and Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo. The resort is themed after Venice and has replicas of numerous landmarks from the city, including a canal with gondola rides. The Venetian includes a ,&#;sq&#;ft (11,&#;m2) casino and opened with 3, suites in a story tower. A story tower, the Venezia, was completed in , bringing the room count to 4, The Palazzo, a sister property with its own hotel and casino, opened north of the Venetian in If considered as a single property, the Venetian-Palazzo complex ranks as the second-largest hotel in the world, with approximately 7, rooms.

The Venetian was built to accommodate convention-goers in particular, as Adelson felt that this demographic was underserved in Las Vegas. The resort includes its own meeting space, as well as the adjoining Venetian Expo. The property also includes the Grand Canal Shoppes, and was home to the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum from to The Venetian has several performance venues, which have hosted entertainment such as the Blue Man Group (–), Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular (–), and Human Nature (–). A sphere-shaped venue and arena, known as simply Sphere, opened in September

By the end of , Las Vegas Sands sought to focus on its Macau properties, which include The Venetian Macao. In February , Apollo Global Management acquired the operations of the Venetian, Palazzo, and Venetian Expo for $ billion, while Vici Properties purchased the land beneath the facilities for $4 billion.

History[edit]

Background and construction[edit]

The Venetian was built on land previously occupied by the Sands Hotel and Casino, which opened in [1]Las Vegas Sands, a company founded by businessman Sheldon Adelson, purchased the Sands resort in [2][3] Adelson eventually devised plans to replace the aging resort, which he felt was no longer competitive with newer properties.[4] The Sands closed in June , and was demolished five months later to make way for the Venetian.[5]

Construction began on April 14, , with a low-key groundbreaking ceremony.[6] Lehrer McGovern Bovis served as the general contractor.[7] Work began without the issuance of final permits, a strategy used by several previous resorts on the Strip. The Venetian's foundation was poured two months after groundbreaking,[8] followed by the construction of three stories. Further work could not begin until the approval of a traffic study.[9][10] An extranet was used during construction to keep the project on schedule. It contained 4, items, including photos, illustrations, legal documents, and budgets. Project team members, based in various locations, could access the items via the extranet, increasing efficiency.[11]

A key demographic would be convention-goers,[12][13] whom Adelson considered underserved in Las Vegas.[14] At the end of , the project acquired $ million in funding through the sale of bonds.[15] The final cost was $ billion.[16][17] Financial analysts were skeptical about whether the resort would be finished,[18] while gambling executives questioned Adelson's decision to focus on business travelers and conventions. Up to that time, gambling had been the most significant revenue generator in Las Vegas.[19][20] The Venetian was expected to employ more than 4, people,[21] and it saw more than , applications.[22]

Safety at the construction site was questioned after several incidents, including a worker death in January , which occurred as the result of a fall.[7][23] At the end of the year, another worker was crushed and killed by an 8,pound facade, which fell 32 stories while being lifted by a crane.[24] In February , a trio of workers had to be rescued from the hotel tower's exterior after a cable for their scaffolding became tangled by high winds, stranding the workers 22 stories above ground.[25] In March , a natural gas leak occurred on-site after workers accidentally struck a line, closing one block of the Strip for two hours.[26] The following day, an electrician died after falling more than 30 feet through an open hole, marking the third death since the start of construction.[23][27] Bovis had previously been fined $9, for safety violations which included a lack of fall protection near holes.[7]

Opening[edit]

The opening was initially scheduled for April 21, [28] Adelson had wanted it to open a week earlier to accommodate convention-goers who were booked at the hotel.[28][29] However, both opening dates were delayed due to ongoing construction work, as well as building inspections by the county.[30][31][32] As a result, convention guests had to be transferred to other hotels.[28]

A soft opening was eventually scheduled for May 3, [31] A private opening ceremony was held that morning and attended by thousands of VIP guests, including actress Sophia Loren and more than journalists from around the world.[33][16][34] County inspections delayed the public opening until a.m. the following day.[34][35] It was one of three new resorts to open on the Strip in , along with Mandalay Bay and Paris Las Vegas.[22]

Because construction was still ongoing, the resort opened without all of its amenities, including a retail mall and some restaurants.[17][36] Much of the hotel tower was also unavailable initially, due to the inspection work. Because of this, many guests were sent to other resorts.[35][37][38] Hotel inspections continued for several days after the opening, with only the first six floors and rooms approved to operate.[39] Construction continued after the opening,[36][40] and concluded in December [41] The resort did not receive a permanent certificate of occupancy until June [42]

Construction litigation[edit]

Shortly after the opening, numerous subcontractors alleged that they were owed money for work performed on the Venetian. More than $ million in mechanic's liens were filed, including $ million from Lehrer McGovern Bovis, which also filed a fraud lawsuit against the resort. The Venetian stated that it was not responsible for covering subcontractor costs, according to its contract with Bovis. The resort also said that, despite Adelson's request, Bovis had failed to acquire mechanics-lien waivers when hiring subcontractors.[43][44][45] According to Bovis, the Venetian had made more than design changes during the final eight months of construction, while denying requests for construction extensions.[46]

In July , the resort filed a $50 million federal lawsuit against Bovis over the liens, as well as breach of contract. The resort claimed that its reputation had been damaged by the scattered opening of its amenities.[47] Bovis filed its $ million lien the following month.[48] Both sides subsequently agreed to try resolving the dispute out of court.[49] However, this did not pan out.[50] A civil jury trial eventually began in August , lasting 10 months. It was the longest-running civil jury trial and the largest construction lien case in Nevada history.[42][51] The trial concluded in June , when jurors found both the Venetian and Bovis in breach of contract. For incomplete and defective construction work, Bovis had to pay $ million in damages to the resort, which was also ordered to pay $ million to Bovis.[52][53][54] Las Vegas Sands appealed the decision,[55] and eventually reached an agreement with Bovis in [56]

Subsequent years[edit]

By , Condé Nast Traveler had named the Venetian as one of North America's top 20 hotels. It had also received Four Diamond and Four Star ratings from American Automobile Association and Mobil Travel Guide respectively.[57][58][59] As of , the Venetian was among the most profitable resorts in Las Vegas, second to the Bellagio.[20] A Chinese counterpart, The Venetian Macao, opened in Macau in [60][61] That year, the Las Vegas location also added a sister property, The Palazzo.[62] In , readers of USA Today ranked the Venetian and Palazzo among the 10 best casinos in Las Vegas.[63]

In , the Venetian agreed to pay a $1 million penalty to settle a count Gaming Control Board complaint. One of the complaints alleged the resort had held a drawing for a Mercedes-Benz that was rigged to be won by a high roller who had lost a large amount in the casino. The executives involved were fired.[64][65][66]

On the morning of October 10, , a man entered a closed gaming area and acquired $ million in casino chips from a locked box that he broke open. He left the resort unnoticed, and the theft was not discovered until the following morning. He was arrested later in the month, with authorities recovering $, in chips.[67][68]

In , Las Vegas Sands reached a non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, following a two-year investigation into money laundering at the Venetian. Zhenli Ye Gon, a businessman and high-stakes gambler suspected of drug trafficking, had made numerous large deposits at the casino in and Las Vegas Sands acknowledged that it failed to take the matter seriously, and agreed to pay $ million to the Department of Justice.[69][70]

Like other casinos in Nevada, the Venetian closed indefinitely in March in response to the COVID pandemic and its effects on the state.[71][72] The following month, the resort announced plans to incorporate emergency medical personnel and automatic camera-based body temperature scans into its eventual reopening,[73][74][75] which occurred on June 4, [76]

By the end of , Las Vegas Sands wanted to focus on its operations in Macau, as Asia was expected to recover from the pandemic's impact at a faster rate. The company was in early discussions to sell the Venetian, the Palazzo, and the adjoining Sands Expo.[77][78] Adelson died in January , and Las Vegas Sands announced two months later that it would sell the three Las Vegas facilities for $ billion. Through the deal, Vici Properties bought the land under the facilities for $4 billion, and Apollo Global Management acquired the operations for $ billion as part of a triple net lease agreement with Vici.[79][80][81] The sale was finalized in February [82]

Union history[edit]

Background[edit]

Before the start of construction, Adelson indicated that the Venetian would be a non-union resort,[83] unlike the Sands.[84][85] This prompted criticism from the Culinary Workers Union, which represents the majority of Strip resort workers.[86] The union wanted Adelson to rehire Sands workers without going through the application process.[84] In March , the union urged Clark County Commissioners to reject the Venetian project, citing traffic concerns if it should be built.[83][88] Later that year, the union held protests in front of a Venetian preview center, which resulted in a restraining order that limited the level of noise allowed during the protests.[89][90]

Resort executives said the property would offer a wages and benefits package matching or exceeding those offered by the union.[84] Adelson outsourced key elements of the resort to third parties, including restaurant and retail operations.[14] He said it would be up to employees to decide on unionization, stating that the Culinary's actions were an "attempt to intimidate employers like me into signing contracts for workers I haven't hired yet, to stop me from trying to give my future employees a chance to choose whether they want union representation, and stop me from attracting like-minded, brand-name restaurateurs who want to give their employees that same freedom to choose".[91] The union sought assurance that the Venetian would take a neutral stance during eventual union elections.[89] Ultimately, the resort never unionized under Las Vegas Sands' ownership.[82]

protests and aftermath[edit]

A traffic study had determined that the public sidewalk in front of the future Venetian had to be removed, allowing for a widening of Las Vegas Boulevard. In an agreement with the county, the resort built a sidewalk on its own property with the condition that it be accessible by the public.[92] More than 1, Culinary members picketed on the sidewalk in front of the resort on March 1, , two months prior to its opening. Resort officials accused them of trespassing and warned of arrests, although the district attorney determined the sidewalks to be public property. Georgia congressman John Lewis spoke at the rally and also attempted to meet with Adelson, who turned down the offer because Lewis wanted to include union representatives.[93] Although the protest had a permit to proceed, the Venetian contacted the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to intervene, despite the latter stating that it would not do so. The Venetian used loudspeakers to warn union members against protesting in front of the resort, and one Venetian security guard performed a citizen's arrest on a union member.[94][95]

Several days after the protest, the resort filed a federal lawsuit against the union, the county, the district attorney, and the LVMPD.[96][97] The resort stated that the protest took place on a private walkway separate from the sidewalk, and it sought a court order declaring the former as private property. The union responded: "We've been through this before, and we'll be through it again. We've battled this guy before, and we'll battle him as long as it takes. We're never going away. It's a long way from over".[96] A judge denied the Venetian's request for a restraining order,[98] and thousands of Culinary members protested at the resort's grand opening. However, most tourists were reportedly unaware or uninterested in the union battle, proceeding to visit the property. The Venetian accused the union of trespassing and unlawful picketing, and filed suit to prevent such activity in the future.[99] A district court ruled later in that the resort's sidewalks constitute a public forum where individuals can exercise their First Amendment rights. The decision was appealed but upheld in [][]

After the district court ruling, the union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in regard to the sidewalk dispute. The agency eventually determined that the resort violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).[94] The Venetian appealed, but eventually lost the case when it went to the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to hear it in [95] However, a year later, the NLRB did withdraw its finding that the Venetian violated the NLRA when it contacted police.[]

After Apollo's purchase was announced in , the Culinary union questioned the company's prior management of Caesars Entertainment, which included a workforce cut of more than 20, over a year period.[] Upon taking ownership in , Apollo expressed no opposition to unionization.[82] In , a card check neutrality agreement was reached between Apollo and the Culinary union,[][] as well as other unions.[] Under the deal, employees would determine whether to unionize while Apollo management refrains from taking a position on the matter.[]

Design[edit]

The Venetian is themed after Venice during the s and s,[] and it features numerous landmarks from the city.[] Initially, Adelson did not plan for the resort to have a theme.[] His second wife, Miriam, eventually suggested theming the resort after Venice, where they had honeymooned in [14][][]

Two architectural firms worked on the project: Stubbins Associates, and Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo.[11][] Many of the resort's landmarks and statues were created by Treadway Industries.[][][] The design project included artists and sculptors.[] For historical authenticity, the resort hired two Venice historians, while Treadway sent a team there to photograph the city.[][][] Venice mayor Massimo Cacciari was critical of the design, calling it a "mega-galactic example of kitsch" and comparing the resort with a "street walker".[37][]

The exterior entrance along the Las Vegas Strip is modeled on the Doge's Palace and includes a recreation of the Rialto Bridge.[][] It also features a foot-high replica of St Mark's Campanile, topped by a statue depicting Gabriel.[13][][] A revolving restaurant or lounge had been considered for the top of the tower, but it was deemed too small, measuring only 40 square feet.[] The Grand Canal Shoppes occupy an indoor plaza with a recreation of St. Mark's Square and features a sky-painted ceiling.[][] Another area of the resort features 21 faux Renaissance-era paintings that were framed and attached to the ceiling.[3]

The Venetian includes a replica of Venice's Grand Canal that goes through the resort's interior and exterior.[]Gondolas travel throughout the canal, and visitors can ride on them for a fee.[] In , the indoor canals were drained for a month-long renovation, the first since the resort opened. At the time, the gondolas attracted , riders per year.[][]

Features[edit]

Casino and hotel[edit]

The Venetian includes a ,&#;sq&#;ft (11,&#;m2) casino.[] Due to lack of demand, the resort's poker room closed in , with plans to expand the race and sports book.[] Amid a resurgence in poker popularity, the resort added a new $ million poker room in , featuring 39 tables. At 11,&#;sq&#;ft (1,&#;m2), it was the third largest poker room on the Strip.[][] The resort eventually replaced it with the larger Sands Poker Room, which debuted in It was the largest on the Strip, measuring 14,&#;sq&#;ft (1,&#;m2).[]

In , the Venetian announced changes aimed at accommodating high rollers. This would include expansion of the baccarat pit, modifications to 18 suites, and the addition of semi-private gaming and dining areas.[] In , the Venetian opened the Paiza Club, a high-rise private gaming area catering to Asian high rollers.[][][] Las Vegas Sands had opened the Sands Macao in China a year earlier, building up a new customer base in Asia.[]

In , Nevada became the first state to approve mobile gambling, and the Venetian reached a deal with Cantor Gaming to provide such a service at the resort. The mobile gaming devices, developed and operated by Cantor, offered games such as blackjack and video poker. They were usable in public areas of the resort such as restaurants and the pool area.[][] The Venetian introduced the devices in , becoming the first Las Vegas resort to offer them. Cantor took over the Venetian's sports book operations in , and spent $30 million to renovate the facility, which measured 10,&#;sq&#;ft (&#;m2).[][] A high-limit slot salon opened in , featuring machines and butler service.[]

The Venetian opened with 3, suites.[14] The original hotel tower is 35 stories and feet in height.[14] Plans were evaluated in for a second tower, to be built atop the resort's story parking garage.[][] Construction eventually began in July [57] The story Venezia tower opened in June and added 1, rooms,[][][] for a total of 4,[57]

The story Palazzo, directly north of the Venetian, includes more than 3, rooms. When considered as a single property, the Venetian-Palazzo complex ranked as the world's largest hotel,[][] with approximately 7, rooms.[][][] It lost this title to the First World Hotel in [] The complex has a total of ,&#;sq&#;ft (20,&#;m2) in gaming space.[]

In , the Venetian and Palazzo partnered with InterContinental Hotels Group through a year deal.[][] The Venetian rooms were renovated in [] Two years later, the Venetian became the first Las Vegas resort to allow hotel bookings through Facebook Messenger.[]

Clubs and lounges[edit]

Tao club entrance and interior

A nightclub, C2K, opened in late and was leased out to a third-party operator. The Venetian closed the club in August , alleging rampant drug use and sexual activities. The closure came a month after a woman died at the club of an ecstasy overdose.[][][] It reopened two months later, under new management.[][]

In its early years, the Venetian included a club known as the Venus Lounge.[] In , Vivid Entertainment leased the space and opened it as Vivid, a 7,&#;sq&#;ft (&#;m2) nightclub.[][] Vivid closed in , and sat vacant until the opening of Smokin' Hot Aces, a rock and roll bar.[][]

Tao, a popular nightclub and restaurant, opened in [][][] It covers 60,&#;sq&#;ft (5,&#;m2), including 12,&#;sq&#;ft (1,&#;m2) for the nightclub.[] A dayclub, known as Tao Beach, opened in [] The five-acre Tao Beach covers the nightclub's rooftop.[][]

In , the Venetian opened The Bourbon Room, a s-themed lounge. It took over the former La Scena lounge and accompanied the resort's new Rock of Ages show, which was performed in a separate venue.[][][] The show and lounge closed in early [] The Bourbon Room was replaced by the Dorsey, a cocktail bar opened later in [][][] It went on to become one of the most popular bars in Las Vegas. It is scheduled to close in June , to be replaced by Juliet Cocktail Room.[][]

Restaurants[edit]

See also: List of restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley

The Venetian initially featured 15 restaurants,[16] three of which were ready for the resort's soft opening.[] Notable chefs at the resort included Emeril Lagasse, Joachim Splichal, Stephan Pyles, and Wolfgang Puck.[][][] In contrast to most Las Vegas resorts, the Venetian opened without a buffet, as Adelson sought an upper-class clientele:[13] "The people who want buffets are not consistent with the luxury and quality that we've put together here".[]

Tao Asian Bistro has consistently ranked as the highest-grossing independent restaurant in the U.S. since its opening, in part due to alcohol sales in its bar.[] The restaurant features Asian decor, including a giant Buddha statue.[][][] Another restaurant, Royal Star, also served Chinese food until its closure in [][][]

Bouchon, a French bistro by chef Thomas Keller, has operated since [][] It is located in the Venezia tower and was designed by Adam Tihany.[]Yardbird Southern Table & Bar opened its second location in , at the Venetian.[][] Chef Mario Batali had two restaurants at the Venetian, both of which closed in , after sexual misconduct allegations were made against him.[][] Estiatorio Milos, a Greek seafood restaurant, opened in [][][]

Convention space[edit]

The resort opened with the Venetian Congress Center, offering ,&#;sq&#;ft (46,&#;m2) of meeting space, in addition to the adjoining Sands Expo behind the Venetian,[14][13] which opened in as part of the earlier Sands resort.[] A ,&#;sq&#;ft (14,&#;m2) expansion of the Congress Center and Sands Expo brought the resort's total meeting space to million&#;sq&#;ft (,&#;m2). The expansion cost $45 million and was finished in [57][][]

The Venetian helped popularize Las Vegas as a convention city, particularly thanks to its Sands Expo.[] Las Vegas Sands renamed it as the Venetian Expo in , while in the process of selling the facility. The Venetian Congress Center was also renamed The Venetian Convention Center.[][]

Museums[edit]

Two museums, affiliated with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation,[] opened at the Venetian on October 7, [][][] Both were designed by architect Rem Koolhaas.[][]

Other features[edit]

Since , the resort has included a Madame Tussaud's wax museum, marking the first U.S. location.[] The resort also features the Grand Canal Shoppes, an ,&#;sq&#;ft (81,&#;m2) shopping mall.[] In , the Venetian became the first Strip resort to open a child-care center for its employees.[41] The Venetian opened with five pools,[14] and the Venezia addition included another pool deck and the resort's first wedding chapel.[][] Upon its opening, the resort also included the 63,&#;sq&#;ft (5,&#;m2) Canyon Ranch SpaClub.[3] The spa was expanded during construction of the Palazzo, bringing it to ,&#;sq&#;ft (12,&#;m2).[] It is among the largest spa and fitness centers in Las Vegas.[]

Entertainment venues[edit]

Showroom[edit]

The Venetian's C2K club served as the resort's original performance venue, known as the Showroom during live entertainment. It was managed by H&H; Entertainment, which leased the space from the resort and rented it out to performers.[][][] The venue struggled in its early years,[][] and the Venetian had a strained relationship with H&H;,[] disagreeing with the type of shows being put on.[] Performers – such as impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon, magician Melinda Saxe, and singer Robert Goulet – also had disagreements with H&H;'s management style.[][][] In its early years, the Showroom had been host to several shows,[] though none garnered substantial success until the openings of Lord of the Dance and V: The Ultimate Variety Show.[][][]

Opaline Theatre[edit]

Lord of the Dance and V both closed in ,[][][] making way for construction of a new theater with 1, seats. The Blue Man Group opened in the new space in ,[][][] and performed there until [] The Blue Man Group Theatre subsequently became the Rock of Ages Theatre, hosting the Rock of Ages musical from to , with more than 1, performances during that time.[][] The theater sat vacant for the next year, eventually hosting Steely Dan in , under the new name of Opaline Theatre.[][] A circus-themed show by Base Entertainment, titled Revive, was being developed for the Opaline Theater, but was canceled in , stalling plans to renovate the venue.[][] Base has since used the theater as a rehearsal space for other, off-site shows.[] The venue remains vacant as of []

Venetian Theatre[edit]

In , the Venetian announced that Guggenheim Las Vegas would be converted into a second performance venue.[] The new theater has seating for 1, people.[] It debuted with Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular, a shortened, minute version of The Phantom of the Opera.[][][] The theater cost $42 million to build, and the show's production cost another $35 million.[] The show opened in ,[][] and ran for six years, ending after nearly 2, performances.[][] The former Phantom Theatre has since been renamed the Venetian Theatre.[]

At the end of , country singers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill took over the theater space for a weekend series of concerts.[] In , they signed on for another weekend set of shows.[]Georgia on My Mind, a Ray Charles tribute show, ran during , with Clint Holmes, Nnenna Freelon, and Take 6 as performers.[][] Although scheduled for a six-week run, it closed two weeks early due to poor ticket sales.[] In , after nearly five years, The Judds reunited for a series of shows at the Venetian.[][] Rock singer-songwriter John Fogerty also had a concert residency in the theater during , in a show incorporating smoke and pyrotechnics.[][] The new wave band The Bs are scheduled for residencies at the theater in and [][]

The Summit[edit]

A third performance venue, the Gordie Brown Theatre, was added in October , taking former ballroom space.[][][] The seat venue was custom-built to host singer Gordie Brown, with a design by The Rockwell Group.[][] In , Wayne Brady also signed on to perform in the venue, which was renamed the Venetian Showroom.[][]

Brown ended his run in [] An interactive game show, The Real Deal, ran in the Venetian Showroom later that year. The show involved certain audience members being selected to compete against professional poker players. It was produced by Merv Adelson,[][] who was later accused by the resort of stopping production and thereby breaching contract.[] In , actor Chazz Palminteri performed his one-man show, A Bronx Tale, in the showroom.[][]

In , pop musical group Human Nature began performing in the space, which was renamed the Sands Showroom.[][] Human Nature ended its show in , amid uncertainty regarding the COVID pandemic.[]

In , the resort debuted an all-female comedy series in the Sands Showroom.[][]Puppets Up! Uncensored, an adult-oriented puppet show, opened in the showroom in July [][] The short-lived show, created by Brian Henson and directed by Patrick Bristow, closed in September [][]

In , the Sands Showroom was renamed The Summit, and Derek Hough launched a dance show which continued into the following year.[][]Lin-Manuel Miranda and his musical group Freestyle Love Supreme had a residency in the showroom from to []

Sphere[edit]

A sphere-shaped music and entertainment arena, known as simply Sphere, opened in September It is located directly east of the Venetian.[][] The arena's interior is covered in LED screens which accompany live entertainment.[] The venue includes seating for 17, people.[]

Gallery[edit]

  • Hotel tower at night

    Hotel tower at night

  • Rialto Bridge recreation

    Rialto Bridge recreation

  • Entry plaza along the Strip

    Entry plaza along the Strip

  • Gondola rides outside the resort

    Gondola rides outside the resort

  • Overlooking the outdoor canal at night

    Overlooking the outdoor canal at night

  • St. Mark's Square inside the Venetian

    St. Mark's Square inside the Venetian

  • Another view of St. Mark's Square, including its indoor canal

    Another view of St. Mark's Square, including its indoor canal

  • Renaissance paintings on the ceiling of the Grand Canal Shoppes

    Renaissance paintings on the ceiling of the Grand Canal Shoppes

  • An armillary sphere in the main lobby[]

    An armillary sphere in the main lobby[]

  • Lobby of the Venezia tower

    Lobby of the Venezia tower

Film and television history[edit]

Films
Television

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