Marquee – The Star, Sydney Set to Open in Late March ’12 0
Clearly, taking over the North American nightlife scene just wasn’t enough for the TAO group. You know, the people responsible for TAO in New York and Las Vegas, LAVO New York and Las Vegas and Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas? Yeah, well, they’re going down under and opening their first venture outside of the U.S with Echo Entertainment at The Star in Sydney, Australia.
Located on the entire top floor of The Star’s glass façade harbourside entrance, Marquee – The Star, Sydney will have a capacity of more than 1,200 people. Patrons will be able to transition between three lavish rooms and various music experiences.
The Main Room will feature a 30 foot projection stage with an LED DJ booth and two dance floors. In contrast, a stylish library-style room will offer an intimate lounge experience, accentuated by a working fireplace. Venturing further into the venue, club-goers will come across the Boom Box, with a separate DJ, state-of-the-art sound system and outdoor patio. There is also a chill-out area with unparalleled views of the Sydney skyline and a unisex “bathroom lounge”.
Furnished with dynamic and unique interiors, the venue will have a retail store and separate VIP entrance for quick entry from street level.
Noah Tepperberg, from Tao Group said:
“Our team is looking forward to bringing the Marquee brand to Sydney while creating a venue with a distinct Sydney style and personality. Its been great to see The Star unfold into an impressive casino and hotel, and now dining and entertainment complex, and we are excited to work with the talented Australian based team.”
The Star has undergone an $870 million redevelopment and expansion and now offers more than 20 restaurants, bars and cafes, a new luxury boutique lifestyle hotel called The Darling, a 16 room day spa, a luxury retail collection, and upscaled gaming areas. David Chang, the Michelin-starred chef and owner of New York’s Momofuku, also opened his first venture outside of the US at The Star. Momofuku Seiobo opened in October 2011 and has already found critical success with its innovative take on cuisine.
