Rock legends U2 launched their Las Vegas residency on Friday night, which marks the official opening of the Sphere.
At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences.
But for now it is the home of the iconic Irish rockers’ U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency, who are playing their first of more than two dozen performances scheduled through December 16.
A slew of celebrities were among the crowd of more than 20,000 who are getting the first-look at the much-anticipated show, including actor Jon Hamm and his wife Anna Osceola.
There were other high-profile stars such as Paul McCartney, Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre, Dakota Fanning, Connie Britton, Elizabeth Banks, Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston, Josh Duhamel and Jane Seymour in the audience.
Opening night: Jon Hamm, 52, and wife Anna Osceola, 35, were among the many celebrities to attend the opening night of U2’s Las Vegas residency on Friday night
Hamm, 52, looked stylish for his night at the big rock show in a black suit, white dress shirt and brown leather shoes.
The Mad Men alum stuck a number of poses for the adoring photographers lined up looking to catch the many stars on hand for the event.
Osceola, 35, looked stylish and youthful in bright orange pants that were oversized along the legs, and a black sleeveless top and open-toe heels.
She would have her ginger locks styled long, straight and flowing down over her chest and she opted for minimal makeup.
Dakota Fanning showed off her fashion sense in a black skirt and matching top that hugged her womanly curves from top to bottom.
The I Am Sam actress, 29, also wore black open-toe heels, carried a metallic silver purse, and had her blonde locks styled long and straight with a center part.
Actress Connie Britton showed off her fun side of fashion by wearing blue-patterned pants with a white cropped jacket over a white-patterned top
The Friday Night Lights star, 56, also donned a pair of classic white Converse sneakers, and her blonde tresses done up with a healthy dose of volume and a jagged part that starts in the middle and moves to the left.
At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences
Hamm, 52, looked stylish for his night at the big rock show in a black suit, white dress shirt and brown leather shoes
The Mad Men alum stuck a number of poses for the adoring photographers lined up looking to catch the many stars on hand for the event
Cheeky: The actor got playful with his wife while striking a few poses
Youthful: Osceola, 35, looked stylish and youthful in bright orange pants that were oversized along the legs, and a black sleeveless top and open-toe heels
Elegance: Dakota Fanning, 29, was the picture of chic in a black skirt and matching top
Actress Connie Britton, 56, showed off her fun side of fashion by wearing blue-patterned pants with a white cropped jacket over a white-patterned top
Elizabeth Banks came ready to rock in a black sleeveless minidress, black cowboy boots, and a lovely purse over her shoulder.
The actress and director, 49, added a touch of cool by wearing dark sunglasses, and her blonde locks hanging just below her shoulder with a center part.
Josh Duhamel also made it to opening night of the event his pregnant wife Audra Mari by his side.
The actor, who already has a 10-year-old son with ex-wife Fergie, looked cool faded black jeans with black leather blazer over a brown t-shirt and old combat boots.
Breaking Bad stars and best mates Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston were back together for a casual night of music.
Rock ready: Elizabeth Banks, 49, went with a black sleeveless mini dress and cowboy boots
Cool: Josh Duhamel, 50, and pregnant wife Audra Mari, 29, showed off their fashion sense
Broke bad: Aaron Paul , 44, and Bryan Cranston, 67, were side-by-side at the concert
Ageless: Jane Seymour, 72, looked lovely in a black sequin mini dress with knee-high boots
The man who starred as Jesse Pinkman wore black slacks with a matching blazer and dress shirt, while tham actor who would be Walter White wore brown pants with a brown-checkered sweater and matching shoes.
Jane Seymour, 72, in a black sequin mini dress and black knee-high boots and her long brown locks falling past her shoulders with a part in the middle.
Some of the big star in the audience included Adam Scott, Chris Kattan, Maria Libri, Mario Lopez and Courtney Laine, Carolyn Goodman, Darren Aronofsky and Luke Wilson.
Las Vegas native and former tennis champion Andre Agassi was also on hand with wife Steffi Graf, along with Diplo, Lisa Jey Davis and Tom Schanley, Skylar Astin and Kevin J. Ryan.
New man on board: U2 is performing the Las Vegas shows without drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who’s taking this year off to treat and recuperate from various injuries he’s accumulated over the years; Bram van den Berg from the Dutch band Krezip is filling in
Rockin’: Frontman Bono, 63, showed off great vocals and sense for melody, performing all the songs from their band’s classic Achtung Baby (1991), among other hits
One of a kind: At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences in the coming years
Iconic: In all, U2 are playing 25 shows until December 16 at the Sphere in Las Vegas
At a cost of about $2 billion, the Sphere will become home to concerts and shows utilizing a 160,000 wraparound LED display and 164,000 speakers along with 4D capabilities that will surround the audience in their seats, according to CBS 8 News Now in Las Vegas.
The outside of Sphere, or the Exosphere, is the largest LED screen on Earth, consisting of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks spaced eight inches apart. Each puck contains 48 individual LED diodes.
With some 25 more shows of the new immersive technology at the Sphere, ticket prices for U2 range from $400 to $1450.
The band is performing these shows for the first time without drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who’s taking this year off to treat and recuperate from various injuries he’s accumulated over the years.
