The AXIS
Interior of theatre seen from stage, c. 2009
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| Full name | The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino |
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| Former names | Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts (1976–2006) Theatre for the Performing Arts (2006–2007) Planet Hollywood Theatre for the Performing Arts (2007–2012) PH Live (2012–2013) |
| Address | 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard |
| Location | Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
| Owner | Caesars Entertainment Corporation |
| Operator | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Capacity | 7,500 (1976–2000) 7,000 (2000–present) 4,600 (residency shows) |
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| Broke ground | 1972 |
| Built | 1972–1976 |
| Opened | July 1, 1976 |
| Renovated | 2000, 2012–2013 |
| Closed | 1998–2000 |
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$4 million (construction) $25 million (2000 renovations) $20 million (2012–2013 renovations) |
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Miss Universe (1991, 1996, 2012 and 2015) Paris By Night (2009–present) Miss America (2006–2013) Justin Timberlake & Friends (2007–present) Miss USA (2008–2013) Britney: Piece of Me (2013–present) Pitbull: Time of Our Lives (2015–2016) Jennifer Lopez: All I Have (2016–present) Lionel Richie: All the Hits (2016) Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life (2017) |
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The AXIS (known as The AXIS powered by Monster for sponsorship purposes, also referred to as the AXIS Theater) is a mid-sized auditorium located at the Planet Hollywood Resort & 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 as one of the "Best Concert Halls & Theaters In Las Vegas". It is the largest theatre of its kind in the United States.
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 center opened on July 2, 1976 (America's bicentennial weekend), with Neil Diamond; whom 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. During the hotel's financial troubles in the 1990s, 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. Due to the additions of the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Mandalay Bay Events Center, the venue was used infrequently by music acts. In 2004, the venue made international news when spectators walked out of a Linda Ronstadt concert while expressing support for filmmaker, Michael Moore. In 2010, the center saw a resurgence in use, hosting at least 15 concerts annually.
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