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PH Live

Interior of the theatre in 2009, as seen from the stage
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)
Address	3667 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109-4331
Location	Paradise
Owner	Caesars Entertainment
Operator	Live Nation
Capacity	7,000 4,600 (concert residencies)
Construction
Broke ground	1972 (1972)
Opened	July 2, 1976 (1976-07-02)
Renovated	2000 2012–13
Closed	1998–2000
Construction cost	$4 million ($29.1 million in 2023 dollars)
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, Zappos Theater from February 2018 to March 2023, Bakkt Theater from March 2023 to August 2024, and PH Live since August 2024.

History

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Notable events

• Miss Universe (1991, 1996, 2012, 2015, 2017)
• Miss America (2006–13)
• So You Think You Can Dance Vegas Week (2006, 2008-2013)
• Justin Timberlake & Friends (2007–12)
• America's Got Talent Vegas Week (2007-2008, 2011, 2013)
• Miss USA (2008–13)
• Paris By Night (2009–2022)
• The Game Awards (2014)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! (April 2019)

Concert residencies

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.

References

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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. ^ 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.
17. • "Christina Aguilera: The Xperience, will open at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Friday, May 31, 2019". www.caesars.com. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
    • Radke, Brock (2019-05-31). "Best Bets: Shin Lim, Christina Aguilera, Anita Baker and more for your Las Vegas weekend - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
    • "Christina Aguilera set for Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2019-01-29. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
    • "Christina Aguilera reveals details of Las Vegas residency". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
18. • Sheckells, Melinda (November 1, 2019). "Kelly Clarkson Sets 2020 Invincible Residency at Las Vegas' Zappos Theater: Exclusive". Billboard. United States: Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
    • "Invincible". Instagram. May 1, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2 June 2021. We've had to make the very difficult decision of postponing my Las Vegas residency, Invincible, until 2021. I want everyone to be safe, healthy, & ready to party next year! For the latest information and to receive presale access when new dates are announced - sign up for my mailing list. Swipe up in my stories to join! I can't wait to see y'all. #invincible
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.

External links

• Official website
• Media related to Zappos Theater at Wikimedia Commons

Events and tenants
Preceded byShubert Theatre ( Century City, CA) Windhoek Country Club Resort ( Windhoek) Credicard Hall ( São Paulo) FIU Arena ( Miami, FL) Mall of Asia Arena ( Pasay)	Miss Universe venue 1991 1996 2012 2015 2017	Succeeded byQueen Sirikit National Convention Center ( Bangkok) Miami Beach Convention Center ( Florida) Crocus City Hall ( Moscow) Mall of Asia Arena ( Pasay) IMPACT Arena ( Bangkok)
Preceded byBoardwalk Hall	Miss America venue 2006–2013	Succeeded byBoardwalk Hall
Preceded byKodak Theatre	Miss USA venue 2008–2013	Succeeded byBaton Rouge River Center

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