Spiegelworld & The Gazillionaire’s New Production of Absinthe to Cosmo
Spiegelworld and The Gazillionaire will open his new production of the long-running hit show Absinthe at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
“I was just getting ready to pack up my tent and move to Miami,” said Absinthe’s producer, The Gazillionaire. “But last night I was offered a deal I couldn’t pass up.”
In collaboration with The Cosmopolitan, Spiegelworld will take over and re-imagine the former ballroom space in Rose. Rabbit. Lie., creating a distinct, all new venue for Absinthe. Rose. Rabbit. Lie. will continue to operate as a modern supper club offering dining and live entertainment.
The move serves as the next chapter in the ongoing success story that is Absinthe. Spiegelworld first presented the show in 2006 in a spiegeltent at the South Street Seaport, New York City. Absinthe went on to open in Las Vegas in 2011, where it was voted “Best New Show” and hailed as the most outrageous and original offering on The Strip in years. The show has continued to evolve while entertaining over one million Las Vegas visitors during the past five years and will now arrive re-energized at The Cosmopolitan by the end of 2016.
“I knew nothing about this deal until The Gazillionaire told me this morning,” remarked Ross Mollison, Spiegelworld impresario extraordinaire. “We have had the best five years of our lives here in Las Vegas. We could not be more excited to now be working with Bill McBeath and his team, playing in the most compelling new resort to open in Las Vegas in the last decade.”
“Absinthe is a truly unique experience and we look forward to collaborating with Spiegelworld on its new home here at The Cosmopolitan next door to Rose. Rabbit. Lie.,” remarked Bill McBeath, president and chief executive officer of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Absinthe will play its final performance at its current location on Friday, Oct. 21, and will commence previews at The Cosmopolitan late 2016.
ABOUT SPIEGELWORLD
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Spiegelworld is the collective of mayhem creators behind hit shows including Absinthe, La Vie, Desir and The Gazillionaire’s Late Nite Lounge which from 2006 became a summer institution under the spiegeltent at the end of the pier by Brooklyn Bridge, New York City. Absinthe went on to tour to Miami and Australia before opening its long-running Las Vegas residency in 2011. The following year Spiegelworld found a new location in New York City, premiering Empire on an empty building site on Times Square. Empire has recently embarked on a hugely successful world tour including Australia, New Zealand Japan, Canada and the United States. Spiegelworld is currently developing new productions of Vegas Nocturne and Never Sleep Alone. Learn more about Spiegelworld on their website.
ABOUT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a luxury casino and resort offering a decidedly different perspective from its commitment to integrating art into every experience to the world renowned Restaurant Collection and distinct entertainment venues. Located at the heart of The Strip, its unique vertical multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The 3,005-room resort features oversized residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces. Luxurious amenities include a 100,000-square-foot-casino with the newly-added Race & Sports Book Powered by CG Technology and expanded high stakes gaming area, The Talon Club; Sahra Spa & Hammam and Violet Hour | Hair | Nails | Beauty; three unique pool experiences; Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub, a multi-level integrated indoor and outdoor nightclub; an intriguing mix of bars and lounges including The Chandelier, an iconic multi-level bar experience; 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space; 40,000-square-foot performance and event venue The Chelsea; and a modern supper club with live music and entertainment at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. An eclectic line-up of retailers include: AllSaints, CRSVR Sneaker Boutique, DNA2050, Jason of Beverly Hills, Kidrobot, Molly Brown’s Swimwear, Rent the Runway, Retrospecs & Co, Skins 62 Cosmetics and STITCHED. Signature restaurants include: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holsteins from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; popular steakhouse STK from The ONE Group; Beauty & Essex from Chef Chris Santos and TAO Group; acclaimed Los Angeles eatery Eggslut by Chef Alvin Cailan; cold-pressed local juicery The Juice Standard; bustling culinary food hall Wicked Spoon; all-day dining concept The Henry; and Starbucks, which includes a one-of-a-kind art installation.
