The Theater at Virgin Hotels
[3][4][5] This new showroom provided audience members with an intimate setting that allowed them an up-close view of performers, some of whom normally would have played in large stadiums.[6] Although the Joint was built as a music venue, it hosted other events as well, such as the world premiere of Con Air on June 2, 1997.[10] In late 2003, Jeff Beacher began hosting a variety show at the Joint,[11][12][13] which continued its run for the next four years.[26] It was built on what used to be 300 parking spaces, located on the east side of the Hard Rock resort property along Paradise Road.[30][31][32] In addition to its primary function as a music venue, the new Joint also hosted private events and comedy acts, as well as boxing and mixed martial arts fights.[41] The venue is tentatively known as The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, while the new ownership decides on a permanent name.[42] Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opened on March 25, 2021,[43][44] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the music venue would instead debut at a later date.[45] Christina Aguilera performed in the new theater on June 10, 2021, as part of an official grand opening celebration for the resort, following the end of most COVID-19 health restrictions.[44][46] Regular performances began on September 11, 2021,[47] with a concert by Gary Clark Jr.[48] AEG continues to book and operate the venue,[49][50] which was renovated at a cost of $6.5 million.[53] A Tom Petty concert in August 1999 brought in 1,786 audience members, although the Joint was only permitted by the Clark County Fire Department to hold 1,400 people.[40] For the new Joint, AEG Live intended to regularly book rock and roll residencies at the venue in addition to one-night performances.In 2018, Nickelback played a five-night residency starting February 23 and ending March 5 as part of their "Feed the Machine" tour.