A showgirl wearing a sequined bikini bottom costume and a tall ponytail and fabric headdress posing with a black panel. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

One male cast member and several female cast members in costume on stage at the Aladdin Hotel. Two of the female dancers are wearing large feathered headdresses. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

A female dancer posing in front of an Egyptian-themed set with columns and an oversized statue of a man in ancient Egyptian costume in the "Casino de Paris" show at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Performers preparing backstage for the Folies Bergere show at the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The tallest showgirl in Las Vegas, Sonja Lubbers (6 feet, 2.5 inches), is adjusting the tie of the show's shortest boy dancer, Bo Ramos, who is standing on a chair. Shelves with hats, headdresses and shoes are seen behind them.

A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands on the cake with a giant knife.

A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands in front of the cake with a giant knife.

Three photos of unidentified dancers who performed in one of Donn Arden's productions.