PH Live
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; 2024–present)
  • The AXIS (2013–18)
  • Zappos Theater (2018–23)
  • Bakkt Theater (2023–24)
Address3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109-4331
LocationParadise, Nevada, United States
OwnerCaesars Entertainment
OperatorLive Nation
Capacity
  • 7,000
  • 4,600 (concert residencies)
Broke ground1972
OpenedJuly 2, 1976 (age 50)
Renovated2000 · 2012–13
Closed1998–2000
Cost$4 million
($ in dollars)
WebsiteVenue Website

PH Live is a mid-sized auditorium in the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States. 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,[1] Zappos Theater from February 2018 to March 2023,[2] Bakkt Theater from March 2023 to August 2024,[3] and PH Live since August 2024.[4]

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.[5]

In September 1977, Frank Zappa's road manager was found dead of self-inflicted razor-blade wounds after a performance at the venue.[5]

In November 1997, at the final performance at the venue before it closed for renovations, Mötley Crüe 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.[5][6]

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.[7][8][9]

Due to new competition from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Mandalay Bay Events Center, the venue was used infrequently by music acts.[10]

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.[11]

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.[12][13]

In December 2013, Live Nation Entertainment took over operations and management of the venue from BASE Entertainment.[14]

Notable events

Concert residencies

The theatre has hosted concert residencies and limited concert engagements by artists including Britney Spears, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Backstreet Boys, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Shania Twain, John Legend, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Scorpions, 50 Cent, Jeezy, John Fogerty and Old Dominion.[15]

Concert residencies and limited concert engagements at PH Live
PerformerTitleDatesShowsNotes
Britney SpearsBritney: Piece of MeDecember 27, 2013–
December 31, 2017		248The residency concluded on New Year's Eve 2017.[16]
PitbullTime of Our LivesSeptember 23, 2015–
May 25, 2019		44The residency ran through multiple return engagements between 2015 and 2019.[17]
Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez: All I HaveJanuary 20, 2016–
September 29, 2018		121Lopez's first Las Vegas residency grossed more than $100 million.[18]
Lionel RichieLionel Richie – All the HitsApril 27, 2016–
October 20, 2018		The residency opened in 2016 and was later extended with additional dates in 2017 and 2018.[19][20]
Backstreet BoysBackstreet Boys: Larger Than LifeMarch 1, 2017–
April 27, 2019		80The residency concluded before the group began its DNA World Tour.[21][22]
Gwen StefaniGwen Stefani – Just a GirlJune 27, 2018–
November 6, 2021		57Final performances were held in October and November 2021.[23]
Florida Georgia LineLive From Las VegasDecember 1, 2018–
November 12, 2019		9The engagement opened with five shows in December 2018 and was later extended with four additional dates in November 2019.[24]
Def LeppardDef Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City ResidencyAugust 14, 2019–
September 7, 2019		12The residency was held at Zappos Theater.[25]
Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera: The XperienceMay 31, 2019–
March 7, 2020		24Additional March 2020 performances were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[26][27]
Shania TwainLet's Go!December 6, 2019–
September 10, 2022		38The residency was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in December 2021.[28]
ScorpionsSin City NightsMarch 26, 2022–
April 16, 2022		9Originally scheduled for 2020, postponed to 2021, then rescheduled to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[29]
John LegendLove in Las VegasApril 22, 2022–
October 29, 2022		24The residency was designed exclusively for Zappos Theater.[30]
The Doobie BrothersThe Doobie BrothersMay 13, 2022–
May 28, 2022		8Exclusive Las Vegas limited engagement at Zappos Theater.[31]
Miranda LambertVelvet RodeoSeptember 23, 2022–
April 6, 2024		48The residency concluded on April 6, 2024.[32][33]
Keith UrbanKeith Urban: The Las Vegas ResidencyMarch 3, 2023–
November 18, 2023		24The residency was extended with eight additional November 2023 dates.[34][35]
The ChicksSix Nights in VegasMay 3, 2023–
May 13, 2023		6Limited six-show engagement at Zappos Theater.[36]
Kelly ClarksonChemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly ClarksonJuly 28, 2023–
February 10, 2024		14The original ten-show engagement was extended with four additional performances.[37][38]
Van MorrisonVan MorrisonSeptember 6, 2023–
September 9, 2023		3Three-night run at Zappos Theater.[39]
ScorpionsScorpions – Love at First Sting Las VegasApril 11, 2024–
May 3, 2024		9Residency celebrating the 40th anniversary of Love at First Sting.[40]
Shania TwainCome On Over - All The HitsMay 10, 2024–
February 8, 2025		33The final nine performances were added for January and February 2025.[41][42]
50 Cent50 Cent: In Da ClubDecember 27, 2024–
January 4, 2025		6Six-show residency at PH Live, including a New Year's Eve performance.[43][44]
ScorpionsComing Home to Las VegasAugust 14, 2025–
August 23, 2025		5Originally scheduled for February and March 2025, the residency was postponed to August 2025 while drummer Mikkey Dee recovered from a health issue.[45][46][47]
JeezyTM:101 LiveOctober 31, 2025–
December 21, 2025		4Orchestra-backed residency celebrating the 20th anniversary of Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101.[48][49]
John FogertyJohn Fogerty: Live in Las VegasDecember 31, 2025–
March 21, 2026		7Exclusive PH Live engagement with performances over New Year's week and March 2026.[50][51]
JeezyThe Legend of the SnowmanMay 1, 2026–
August 22, 2026		21 (scheduled)

Ongoing residency as of June 2026. The run was expanded with additional dates after its opening weekend.[52]<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2026 |title=Photos: Inside the Opening Weekend of Jeezy's Legend of the Snowman Las Vegas Residency |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/las-vegas/article/Photos-Inside-the-Opening-Weekend-of-Jeezys-Legend-of-the-Snowman-Las-Vegas-Residency-20260505 |website=BroadwayWorld |ac

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