Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan is about to reopen its doors with a fresh look and a bigger vision. Tao Group Hospitality has previewed sweeping upgrades for both Marquee New York and Marquee Las Vegas, with New York returning in September and Las Vegas following in October. The Las Vegas refresh focuses on the main room and aims to reset the bar for production and guest experience on the Strip.
What is changing inside Marquee Las Vegas is not only cosmetic. The remodel features a massive LED monolith and kinetic ceiling alongside a fully enhanced lighting and laser rig designed to deliver festival-scale energy inside the club. The plan is simple and powerful, bringing arena-level production to a venue that already defines late night in the city.
Noah Tepperberg has framed the remodels as a tribute to the brand’s roots and a push into the future. In his words, Marquee has always been “synonymous with energy, music, and unforgettable moments,” and these updates are about honoring that legacy while elevating every detail for today’s audience.
The Two Leaders Keep Raising The Bar
For more than two decades, co-CEOs Jason Strauss and Noah Tepperberg have treated Las Vegas hospitality like a marathon rather than a sprint. Under their leadership, Tao Group Hospitality absorbed Hakkasan Group in 2021, uniting a portfolio that includes marquee venues across dining, nightlife, and daylife.
Their staying power also shows in how Tao Group has navigated capital and ownership. In 2023, Mohari Hospitality acquired a majority stake in Tao Group, a deal that valued the company at about 550 million dollars, while keeping Strauss and Tepperberg at the helm of operations.
Longevity in this town is earned on the floor. Marquee has been a consistent heavyweight since its first full year, when it led national revenue lists and helped define the modern high-energy nightclub model on the Strip.
The Remodel Is A Money Strategy, Not Just A Makeover
The refreshed room is a strategic tool. The new LED and production upgrades let Tao Group build signature moments into every set and anchor big nights around a flexible canvas. In a market where table buyers demand value and spectacle, these upgrades create reasons to choose Marquee again and again.
This is classic Strauss and Tepperberg: bold, creative, combined with a disciplined financial strategy. It’s the same playbook that has allowed them to outlast waves of competition and remain among the very few leaders still operating at the top of Las Vegas hospitality.
Talent That Moves The Needle
Programming has always been the heartbeat of the model. Few names illustrate the long game better than Cedric Gervais. His relationship with Tao Group stretches back more than a decade, consistently drawing crowds to Marquee and Tao Beach. That consistency translates into demand, table bookings, and strong nights for the room.
Industry watchers have long noted how residencies and repeat bookings underpin the economics of Vegas nightlife. Pairing a strong headliner with a world-class room creates the repeatable formula that has kept Tao Group at the top.
Why this matters for Las Vegas
Las Vegas reinvents itself constantly. The venues that thrive are the ones that invest with purpose. Marquee’s remodel is the latest proof that Tao Group plays for the long term. A tighter, more powerful main room. A production system built for big reveals. A programming slate anchored by veteran artists. All of it keeps Marquee a must-visit.
Most importantly, it signals the steady hands of Strauss and Tepperberg. They have guided Tao Group through expansion, acquisitions, and market shifts without losing the culture that made the company matter. That is why, when the lights go up on the new Marquee this fall, the story will be about more than a remodel. It will be about two operators who built a platform, stayed disciplined, and kept delivering for a city that only rewards what works.
Marquee Las Vegas reopens this October inside The Cosmopolitan. Expect a main room that feels brand new, a production package that rivals festivals, and programming that keeps the dance floor full.
