XP Land’s Favorite Activations and Events of 2022

For better or for worse, 2022 was the year we all took our masks off and went out into the world again, vaccination cards safely tucked at home… somewhere. As experiential writers and professionals, the XP Land team was able to experience our passion again. To quote Shonda Rhimes, 2022 became our “year of yes,” because when an opportunity to leave the house and log off Zoom was presented, we took it. From Broadway to Edinburgh, immersive theater to immersive dining, and dance parties to wrestling matches — check out XP Land's Favorite Activations and Events of 2022. My very favorite event of the year was The Last Match —  a wrestling-match-turned-off-Broadway-musical, complete with a theater-in-the-round ring, larger-than-life wrestling characters and real Broadway stars! What more could a girl (who recently began dating a wrestling fan) ask for?! Held in Jersey City’s White Eagle Hall, The Last Match features Funny Girl stars Ramin Karimloo and Amber Ardolino, as well as pro-wrestling superstar Matt Cardona. While sipping cocktails ringside, the audience is immersed in the story of Ben Vengeance, pro wrestling’s biggest star, on the night of his last match. With Ben’s wife Jenny by his side (or is she?!), a...