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,[2] Zappos Theater from February 2018 to March 2023,[3] Bakkt Theater from March 2023 to August 2024,[4] and PH Live since August 2024.

[5] 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.

[6] 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.

[8][9][10] Due to new competition from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Mandalay Bay Events Center, the venue was used infrequently by music acts.

[15] 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.