PH Live
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 Interior of theatre seen from stage |
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| Full name | PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino |
| 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) |
| Location | 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
| Broke ground | 1972 |
| Opened | July 1, 1976 |
| Renovated | 2000 |
| Closed | 1998-2000 |
| Owner | Caesars Entertainment Corporation |
| Operator | BASE Entertainment |
| Construction cost | $4 million (construction) $25 million (2000 renovations) |
| Capacity | 7,500 (1976-2000) 7,000 (2000- ) |
PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is a mid-sized auditorium located at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The venue hosts a variety of events from charity benefits, concerts and award shows. It is used frequently for the beauty pageants : Miss Universe, Miss America and Miss USA. Since 2007, the auditorium has been the home to Justin Timberlake's annual concert to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. In 2011, it was voted the as one of the "Best Concert Halls & Theaters In Las Vegas".[1] It is the largest theatre of its kind in the United States[2] and the largest theatre on The Strip. The theatre is currently undergoing renovations for Britney Spears' residency show.
History
Known as the Aladdin Hotel, the owners decided to create a performing arts center to replace the mildly used gold 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.[3] The center opened in 1976, with a concert by Neil Diamond; whom was paid $750,000 for two shows. During the 70's and 80's, the auditorium became a staple on the Strip for many rock and roll acts. During the hotel's financial troubles in the 90's, the center became its main revenue stream. In 1998, the venue closed while the original Aladdin Hotel was imploded. During the renovation, the center's original structure was removed, incorporating the venue into the casino area of the hotel. In 2000, the venue reopened with a performance by Enrique Iglesias, with a capacity decrease to 7,000.[4] Due to the additions of the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Mandalay Bay Events Center, the venue was used infrequently by music acts.[5] In 2004, the venue made international news when spectators walked out of a Linda Ronstadt while expressing support for filmmaker, Michael Moore.[6] In 2010, the center saw a resurgence in use, hosting at least 15 concerts annually.
The theater was the host of the Miss Universe 1991 and 1996, several Miss America pageants, and several Miss USA pageants. On December 19, 2012, it also hosted the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.[7]
On June 28, 2012, the auditorium was renamed to the PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. The theater will host a two year residency show for Britney Spears', starting in late 2013.[8]
Performers
Selected list of artists and bands who have performed at the auditorium.[9]
- Jethro Tull
- Electric Light Orchestra
- Bob Seger
- Willie Nelson
- Jimmy Buffett
- Heart
- Whitney Houston
- Bobby Brown
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Stone Temple Pilots
- Barry Manilow
- Seth MacFarlane
- Linda Ronstadt
- Journey
- A Perfect Circle
- Tool
- Justin Bieber
- Ke$ha
- Nicki Minaj
- Sheryl Crow
- Justin Timberlake
- Alicia Keys
- Christina Aguilera
- Selena Gomez & the Scene
- Loverboy
- Radiohead
- Tears for Fears
- Frank Zappa
- Mötley Crüe
- One Direction
- Barenaked Ladies
- Bob Dylan
- Iron Maiden
- Enrique Iglesias
- Neil Diamond
- Kelly Clarkson
- Big Time Rush
- Pearl Jam
- Prince
- Sonny & Cher
- Ricky Martin
- Yes
- Sarah Brightman
- Stevie Nicks
- Fleetwood Mac
- Mariah Carey
- Olivia Newton-John
- Donna Summer
- Sade
- Norah Jones
- Dolly Parton
- Aerosmith
- Queen
- Meat Loaf
- Bon Jovi
- Heart
- New Edition
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- The Fresh Beat Band
- Van Halen
- Kansas
- Alan Parsons
- Paris By Night
References
- ^ "Best Concert Halls & Theaters In Las Vegas". CBS Las Vegas. CBS Local Media. 18 February 2011. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
- ^ "Travel to a world of wonder and mystery". Aladdin Casino. Aladdin Gaming, LLC. 2000 June. Archived from the original on 19 October 2000. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
- ^ "History of the Aladdin". A2Z Las Vegas. 2012. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
- ^ Weatherford, Mike (11 August 2000). "New Surroundings". Las Vegas Review-Journal (Las Vegas, Nevada: Stephens Media).
- ^ Katsilometes, John (30 June 2009). "Planet Hollywood Theatre for the Performing Arts is a sleeping beauty". Las Vegas Sun. The Greenspun Corporation. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
- ^ Fink, Jerry (19 July 2004). "Aladdin expels Ronstadt after political remarks". Las Vegas Sun (The Greenspun Corporation). Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
- ^ "Miss USA coming to Las Vegas". News 3 Las Vegas. 2007-12-13.
- ^ Leach, Robin (06 May 2013). "Britney Spears fine-tunes details of her residency at Planet Hollywood". Las Vegas Sun. The Greenspun Corporation. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Patterson, Spencer (26 April 2007). "http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/archive/2007/apr/26/you-had-to-be-there/". Las Vegas Weekly. The Greenspun Corporation. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
| Preceded by Boardwalk Hall |
Miss America Venue 2006 - 2013 |
Succeeded by Boardwalk Hall |
| Preceded by Kodak Theatre |
Miss USA Venue 2008 - |
Succeeded by - |
Coordinates: 36°06′36″N 115°10′12″W / 36.1099°N 115.1701°W
