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A little over 2 years ago, the first ever Sphere entertainment venue opened in Las Vegas, featuring a mammoth immersive entertainment space with 20,000 seats inside. It looks like a second Sphere may very well be built in National Harbor, Maryland, about 15 minutes outside Washington, D.C. This sphere would be considerably smaller, at about 6,000 seats. Maryland's governor, as well as local government, seems to be on board with the idea, as is the CEO of Sphere Entertainment, James L. Dolan, who says Maryland officials "recognize the potential for a Sphere at National Harbor to elevate and advance immersive experiences across the area." The big question at this point before this can move forward: who pays what and how much. Dolan says it'll be a combination of private and public funding. Here's more: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/second-sphere-united-states/