Marquee rewired: New York, Vegas, and the art of reinvention
Nightlife institutions aren’t supposed to survive two decades without losing their edge. But Marquee has always played a different game.
This autumn, Tao Group Hospitality pulls the trigger on two remodels. Marquee New York in September, and Marquee Las Vegas a month later. It marks a reset for one of the longest-running names in the circuit. Not a facelift, but a recalibration of what a “superclub” should look and feel like in 2025.
New York: Roots and Renewal
When Marquee opened in Chelsea 22 years ago, it was a magnet for the kind of excess that defined New York nightlife in the early 2000s. The latest redesign, created with Jack Hotho, doesn’t try to erase that history. Instead, it leans on the DNA of the original club while cutting it with sharper production values: dark oak, violet lighting, a new LED system, and a dance floor built to pull the crowd closer to the booth.
The bookings say it all. Steve Aoki, Kaskade, Oliver Heldens, Francis Mercier, Chris Lorenzo, Elderbrook. Names that speak to both legacy and the new wave. The message is clear: Marquee NY isn’t chasing nostalgia, it’s chasing the next 20 years.
Las Vegas: The Monolith
Over in Vegas, the approach is heavier, louder, more cinematic. The main room inside The Cosmopolitan has been torn down and reimagined around a 1.5-ton LED monolith, a kinetic centrepiece, and lasers sharp enough to slice through the strip’s sensory overload.
The interior references amethyst stone. Mirrored bronze, metallic walls, burgundy and champagne velvet. A decadent mineral sheen wrapped around big-room muscle. Behind the booth, the roster remains built for scale. Fisher, Alesso, Pauly D, Loud Luxury, Benny Benassi, Cedric Gervais, Claptone. Vegas excess, but with Tao Group’s polish.
“More than a nightclub…”
Co-CEO Noah Tepperberg doesn’t frame it as just another renovation.
“Marquee has always been synonymous with energy, music, and unforgettable moments,” he says. “It’s more than a nightclub, it’s a cultural touchpoint that’s evolved with the times while staying rooted in the pulse of nightlife. With these remodels, we’re honoring the legacy of the brand while elevating every detail to meet the evolving expectations of our guests.”
And that’s the point. Marquee isn’t just staying alive; it’s refusing to age. Two venues, two redesigns, one reminder that in nightlife, longevity belongs only to those who never stop evolving.
