PH Live

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PH Live
Interior of the theatre in 2009, as seen from the stage
Map
Former names
  • Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts (1976–2006)
  • Theatre for the Performing Arts (2006–07)
  • Planet Hollywood Theatre for the Performing Arts (2007–12)
  • PH Live (2012–13)
  • The AXIS (2013–18)
  • Zappos Theater (2018–23)
  • Bakkt Theater (2023-24)
Address3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109-4331
LocationParadise
OwnerCaesars Entertainment
OperatorLive Nation
Capacity
  • 7,000
  • 4,600 (concert residencies)
Construction
Broke ground1972 (1972)
OpenedJuly 2, 1976 (1976-07-02)
Renovated
  • 2000
  • 2012–13
Closed1998–2000
Construction cost$4 million
($29.1 million in 2023 dollars[1])
Website
Venue Website

PH Live is a mid-sized auditorium in the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The venue hosts events including charity benefits, concerts and award shows including beauty pageants such as Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA.

The venue was named Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts from its opening in 1976 until 2006, Theatre for the Performing Arts from 2006 until 2007, Planet Hollywood Theatre for the Performing Arts from 2007 until June 2012, PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino from June 2012 to December 2013, The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino from December 2013 to February 2018,[2] Zappos Theater from February 2018 to March 2023,[3] Bakkt Theater from March 2023 to August 2024,[4] and PH Live since August 2024.[5]

History

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While this location was known as the Aladdin Hotel, the owners decided to create a performing arts center to replace the mildly used golf course. Planning began in 1969, with concepts showing the venue as a separate building. In 1972, the hotel was sold to Sam Diamond, Peter Wevve, Sorkis Wevve and Richard Daly.

The theater opened on July 2, 1976 (America's bicentennial weekend), with Neil Diamond, who was paid $750,000 for five sold-out shows. During the 1970s and 1980s, the auditorium became a staple on the Strip for many rock and roll acts.[6]

In September 1977, Frank Zappa's road manager was found dead of self-inflicted razor-blade wounds after a performance at the venue.[6]

In November 1997, at the final performance at the venue before it closed for renovations, Motley Crue invited fans onto the stage, resulting in a flying chairs and signs ripped from walls. Guitarist Mick Mars was knocked out in the melee. Tommy Lee invited women to flash a video camera.[6][7]

In 1998, the original Aladdin Hotel was imploded. During the renovation, the center's original structure was removed, incorporating the venue into the casino area of the hotel. In 2000, the venue reopened with a performance by Enrique Iglesias, with a capacity decrease to 7,000.[8][9][10]

Due to new competition from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Mandalay Bay Events Center, the venue was used infrequently by music acts.[11]

In 2004, spectators walked out of a Linda Ronstadt concert and some defaced posters of Ronstadt in the lobby after she expressed support for documentary filmmaker Michael Moore. Ronstadt was then banned from the venue.[12]

The theater was the host of the Miss Universe 1991, 1996, 2012, 2015 and 2017 pageants, several Miss USA pageants and several Miss America pageants.[13][14]

In December 2013, Live Nation Entertainment took over operations and management of the venue from BASE Entertainment.[15]

Notable events

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Concert residencies

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The theatre has hosted concert residencies such as Justin Timberlake & Friends, Paris By Night and Britney: Piece of Me, Jennifer Lopez: All I Have, Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life and Christina Aguilera: The Xperience.

Performer Title Dates Shows Legs Notes Ref.
Britney Spears Britney: Piece of Me[16] December 27, 2013–
December 31, 2017 		248 22
Pitbull Time of Our Lives September 23, 2015–
May 25, 2019 		44 7
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez: All I Have January 20, 2016–
September 29, 2018 		121 10
Lionel Richie All the Hits 2016–
2018 		—
Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life March 1, 2017–
April 27, 2019 		80 9
Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani – Just a Girl June 27, 2018–
November 6, 2021 		57 7
Def Leppard Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency 2019 —
Florida Georgia Line Live From Las Vegas —
Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera: The Xperience May 31, 2019–
March 7, 2020 		24 4 Shows after March 7, 2020 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [17]
Shania Twain Let's Go! December 6, 2019–
September 10, 2022 		38 6 The residency was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Performances resumed in December 2021.
Kelly Clarkson Kelly Clarkson: Invincible April 1, 2020–
September 26, 2020 (scheduled) 		16 4 Planned; it was postponed to 2021 following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the performances never happened. [18]
Pitbull Get Ready Vegas 2020 — Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scorpions Sin City Nights March 26, 2022–
April 16, 2022 		9 1 Originally scheduled to take place in 2020, it was postponed to 2021, then 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miranda Lambert Velvet Rodeo 2022–
December 16, 2023 		24 (2023)
Keith Urban Keith Urban the Las Vegas Residency March 3, 2023–
July 1, 2023 		16 1
The Chicks Six Nights in Vegas May 3, 2023–
May 13, 2023 		6
Kelly Clarkson Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson July 29, 2023–
February 20, 2024 		14 2 [19][20]
Shania Twain Shania Twain: COME ON OVER – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits! May 10, 2024 – December 14, 2024 24 1 [21]
Scorpions Scorpions - Love At First Sting Las Vegas April 11, 2024–
May 3, 2024 		9 1 [22]

References

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  1. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Peters, Mitchell (December 19, 2013). "Live Nation Named Exclusive Booker of Planet Hollywood's AXIS in Las Vegas, Theater for Britney Spears' Residency". Billboard.
  3. ^ Katsilometes, John (February 25, 2018). "Zappos Theater replaces Axis at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  4. ^ "Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood renamed to Bakkt Theater". KSNV. March 23, 2023.
  5. ^ Roeben, Scott (August 14, 2024). "Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood is PH Live Again, For Now". Casino.org.
  6. ^ a b c Patterson, Spencer (April 26, 2007). "You had to be there". Las Vegas Weekly. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012.
  7. ^ Carter, Geoff (November 26, 1997). "Aladdin Theater ends with a rumble". Las Vegas Sun.
  8. ^ "Revamped Aladdin Theatre set to pick up where it left off". Las Vegas Sun. August 18, 2000.
  9. ^ "Aladdin moves closer to 2000 opening". Las Vegas Sun. June 21, 1999.
  10. ^ Thompson, Gary (January 17, 2000). "Aladdin on track to open in summer".
  11. ^ Katsilometes, John (June 30, 2009). "Planet Hollywood Theatre for the Performing Arts is a sleeping beauty". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012.
  12. ^ Fink, Jerry (July 19, 2004). "Aladdin expels Ronstadt after political remarks". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012.
  13. ^ "Miss USA latest pageant to move to Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal. April 3, 2008.
  14. ^ "Miss America 2005, 2006; Pageant moves to Las Vegas". The Press of Atlantic City. September 4, 2017.
  15. ^ "Caesars Entertainment Announces Partnership with Live Nation Entertainment; Reveals New Name and Major Transformation for Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Theater" (Press release). Las Vegas: PR Newswire. December 19, 2013.
  16. ^ Ganz, Caryn (December 28, 2013). "Britney in Vegas: 5 Best & 5 Saddest Moments". Rolling Stone.
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  19. ^ Weisholtz, Drew (March 27, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson is playing Vegas this summer. Here's how to get tickets". Today. NBC Universal. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  20. ^ Katsilometes, John (October 23, 202). "Kelly Clarkson to play NYE, Super Bowl weekends at Planet Hollywood". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  21. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (August 15, 2023). "Shania Twain Sets 2024 Las Vegas Return With 'Come On Over' Residency: 'The Whole Theater Is My Playroom'". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  22. ^ "SCORPIONS Announce 2024 'Love At First Sting' Las Vegas Residency". Blabbermouth.net. November 3, 2023.
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Events and tenants
Preceded by Miss Universe venue
1991
1996
2012
2015
2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Miss America venue
2006–2013 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Miss USA venue
2008–2013 		Succeeded by
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