Theatre for the Performing Arts
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The Theatre for the Performing Arts is a 7,000 seat theater located in the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
[edit] History
The Performing Arts Center or the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts opened as a 7,500 seat theater for the Aladdin Las Vegas as a part of the 1976 renovations.[1]
The theater was the only part of the complex retained during the 1996 reconstruction.[2] However the renovations reduced the number of seats to 7,000 and it is now called The Theatre for the Performing Arts.[3] The redesign retained the section curtains that allows the theater to be reconfigured to accommodate various sizes of audiences from 2,500 to 7,000.[4]
The Aladdin and the theater gained international attention on July 18, 2004 when Linda Ronstadt was escorted off the property after expressing support for documentary filmmaker Michael Moore during a concert performance.[5]
The Theatre was the host of the Miss Universe 1991, 1996, Miss America beauty pageants, and Miss USA 2008.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Aladdin. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ London Clubs International and the Sommer Family Trust are the Biggest Losers in Aladdin Bankruptcy (2003-07-05). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ 7/3/2007 Tuesday The Theatre for the Performing Arts (formerly Aladdin Theatre) Las Vegas, NV. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ Fink, Jerry. "Aladdin expels Ronstadt after political remarks", Las Vegas Sun, 2004-07-19. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ "Miss USA coming to Las Vegas", News 3 Las Vegas, 2007-12-13.
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| Preceded by Boardwalk Hall |
Miss America Venue 2006 - |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Kodak Theatre |
Miss USA Venue 2008 |
Succeeded by - |
