The Rio is in a transitional phase under new owner Dreamscape Companies, which took over operations on Oct. These spaces are integral to our ongoing property renovation, and we look forward to sharing further updates at a later date.” But it’s time for The Duomo and Cupola Cafe to move on to their next phase.”Ī Rio rep said in a statement Monday night, “We would like to thank Pompey Entertainment, employees of both The Duomo and Cupola Café and all the guests who experienced the venue over the past two years. “The Rio is going to be a beautiful place once they finish these transformations. “Sometimes these things force you into a what is probably a better situation, that you might not have considered,” Costa said Tuesday afternoon. The Duomo project includes the Cupola Cafe Italian eatery and an ’80s-style video-game arcade. Room operator Damian Costa of Pompey Entertainment said Tuesday the Duomo was not in the hotel’s long-term plans. A restaurant is reportedly planned for the current Comedy Cellar space. Word from the hotel is Comedy Cellar is moving into the now-former Duomo annex. The venue has pulled tickets to all of its shows from the Ticketmaster website.
The once-promising entertainment venue at the Rio is finished with live entertainment. The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, seen in May 2021.
