The annual pageant, which features contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts located at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour competition that will also be telecast. Each contestant will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.

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With nightly shows and popular annual events like the Miss America Pageant, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is continually welcoming the biggest and best in entertainment.

Now, coming in June, Planet Hollywood welcomes CATS, the longest running musical in Broadway history! Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story of the Jellicles, a tribe of cats who assemble to announce the cat that will be reborn into a new Jellicle life. 

CATS opened in the West End in 1981 and on Broadway in 1982. Having won numerous awards including the Tony Award for best musical, CATS remains one of the most beloved stage musicals of all time. The Broadway production ran for 18 years and 7,485 performances and still ranks as the second longest running show in Broadway history behind only Phantom of the Opera.

The show will be performed in Planet Hollywood’s Theatre for the Performing Arts. For ticket information, go to www.PlanetHollywoodResort.com. For discount Vegas vacation packages, visit www.VegasVacationStore.com or www.WestgateReservations.com.

Yet, for all of the amazing architecture in Las Vegas, one of the world’s most intriguing architectural wonders is located about 30 miles southeast of Vegas. Hoover Dam, a massive concrete arch-gravity dam sits in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada.

When completed in 1936 after 5 years of construction, the dam was the world’s largest hydroelectric power generating station and the world’s largest concrete structure. Today it remains a working masterpiece of technology and architecture while also being a National Historic Landmark.

Named after Herbert Hoover for his role in the dam’s construction, first as Secretary of Commerce and later as the 31^st President of the United States, the dam created a huge reservoir called Lake Mead which has become a popular recreational area and the nation’s largest man-made lake.

Hoover Dam, considered one of the Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20^th Century, is now also one of the Las Vegas area’s biggest draws and attracts more than one million visitors per year.

The historical dam sits in stark contrast to one of the most recent architectural wonders back on the Las Vegas strip, the 52-story Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate. The area’s newest luxury resort sits adjacent to the existing Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and offers guests exceptional shopping, dining, gaming and entertainment options plus an exotic tropical pool surrounded by white sand.

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Planet Hollywood regularly hosts a number of shows and special events ranging from the annual Miss America Pageant to concerts and sporting events. There are also a variety of ongoing shows such as PEEPSHOW, a sophisticated, ultra-hot event starring Holly Madison. This full-throttle production show is accompanied by a red-hot live band and 25 sizzling dancers and performers from the worlds of pop music, film, television and Broadway. PEEPSHOW combines sexy striptease, playful storytelling and celebrity star power.

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Life at Planet  Hollywood is never dull. Anticipate the raising of the curtain at the 7,000-seat Theatre for the Performing Arts or the 1,500-seat Showroom, and enjoy concerts, theatre and shows.

Energy pulses through every inch of the Planet Hollywood Resort with its variety of eclectic and energetic bars and clubs. Or, for a more relaxing experience, check out the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara to enjoy a wide variety of treatment options including massage therapy, signature facials, custom spray tanning, hair/nail salon and more.

Of course, there’s also a huge casino area with the latest in video poker, casino gaming and slots, not to mention The Playing Field Sports Book with its endless array of TV screens.

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One walk up and down the fabulous Vegas Strip and you’ll find dozens of shows and live entertainment options at the never-ending list of amazing resort casinos.

One place that is always full of entertainment options is Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. With a huge casino gaming area, live shows, a myriad of nightclubs and restaurants, the Miracle Mile shopping mall and more Planet Hollywood is always the place to see and be seen. And now there’s a new Planet Hollywood resort option… the all new Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate.

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From luxurious hotels, to world-class casinos, premium dining & shopping venues, fantastic stage shows and outrageous nightlife - Las Vegas has something for everyone. And this is your chance to put yourself in the heart of it all.

Adjacent to the popular Planet Hollywood Resort on the Vegas Strip, the all new Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate is a 50-story resort centerpiece with the latest and greatest in luxury and amenities.

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But there is one place in Vegas where you can go to kick back, relax and escape from it all. There is one place where you can forget about everything and learn the meaning of inner peace. That place is Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara.

Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara helps you unwind from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas through massages, facials, hair and nail treatments, tanning and a variety of other spa therapies from around the world.

When in Las Vegas, there’s simply no better way to feel radiant and completely revitalized, just as the name Mandara comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir or immortality and eternal youth.

The gym at Planet Hollywood is fully equipped with treadmills, cross-trainers, steppers, recumbent bikes, upright bikes as well as free weights. You’ll also find certified Personal Trainers ready to help you get the most from your workout.

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The Big Game might be in Miami on Feb. 7, but the action is always in Las Vegas! What better place to catch all the Super Bowl excitement than in the heart of the world famous Vegas Strip at the always vibrant Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

With three acres of magnificent casino floor, Planet Hollywood Rosort and Casino offers plenty of Vegas style gaming excitement. Bu t on Sunday, the real action will be in the resort’s Playing Field Lounge and Sports Book where you can catch all the Super Bowl excitement on 33 plasma screens and two jumbo TVs.

Of course, after the game, you’ll have plenty of additional excitement at your fingertips, thanks to Planet Hollywood’s myriad of night spots and hot spots that are sure to keep the party going all night long.

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This marks the fifth consecutive year the pageant has been hosted at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (www.planethollywoodresort.com).

With the addition of Miss Puerto Rico, this year’s competition features 53 Miss America contestants. Competition areas include Interview, Lifestyle & Fitness, Talent and Evening Wear. 

This year’s winner will follow in the footsteps of 2009 Miss America Katie Stam of Indiana. The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance.