On April 19, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada, 23 year-old Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 in front of a worldwide television audience. On May 15th she will crown the new Miss U.S.A. live at Planet Hollywood
A relative renaissance woman, Dalton is also an accomplished singer, actress and dancer. 
As Miss USA, Dalton is a spokeswoman for the official causes of the organization, which include breast and ovarian cancer education, research and legislation - a platform that is close to her heart. 
She enjoys traveling nationwide as an advocate for organizations such as the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, the National Breast Cancer Coalition, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Nevada Cancer Institute and Gilda's Club, among others. After her reign, Dalton aspires to be a motivational talk show host and a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations.
Kristen poses with Kerry Simon of Simon Resturant at the Palms Place.
Kristen poses with internationally renowned chefs, including Chef Joho (far left) at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant in the Paris Las Vegas.
Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton at the "Garden Of The God's Pool Party" at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas
PURCHASE TICKETS! Tickets for the 2010 Miss USA® Pageant are on sale NOW!
Tickets can be purchased for the Live Finals Telecast, the Preliminary Competition and Dress Rehearsal at: www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.
Tickets are also available for purchase at the Theatre for the Performing Arts Box Office at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino by calling (702) 785-5395
(7 days a week - 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM, except Wednesday, 10 AM – 6 PM, PT).
Ticket prices are as follows*:
Preliminary Competition
May 12th @ 8 PM (PT):
- Orchestra $50
- Mezzanine $35
- Balcony N/A
Dress Rehearsal
May 16th @ 10 AM (PT)
- $20 General Admission
Finals Telecast
May 16th @ 4 PM (PT) / 7 PM (ET)
- Orchestra $150
- Front Mezzanine $100
- Rear Mezzanine $75
- Front Balcony $100
- Rear Balcony $75
*A box office fee of $5 per ticket will also be applied.
WATCH THE SHOW! SUNDAY, MAY 16th LIVE ON NBC AT 7 PM (ET)!
