Aug 28, 2009 | Entertainment
Taylor Swift celebrates a sold-out show by adding her star to the roster of entertainers who have performed at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that one of the queens of Country, Taylor Swift, has joined the list of 
top-tier entertainers who have become a part of the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. Her induction took place Friday, August 28th in the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Accepting her honor before a very large crowd of excited fans, a grinning Swift said, “This is the best start to my day ever! Thank you all so much for being here, I can’t wait to have a blast with you guys tonight!”
Swift’s first two performances at Mohegan Sun took place in 2007 where she was the opener for George Strait during his two-night stand in the Arena on April 26th & 27th. Then in 2008, Swift was the special guest on Rascal Flatts’ enormously successful Bob That Head tour, which played two sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 1st & 2nd. Since then, Taylor Swift has become one of the biggest names in the music industry, headlining one of the year’s most successful tours and achieving a record-breaking two-minute sell-out at Mohegan Sun for her show in the Arena on August 28th.
Fearless, Taylor Swift’s second studio album, was released in November 2008 and scored the biggest-selling debut week in 2008 for a female artist in any genre and was the year’s fourth biggest debut. Her previous release, 2006’s Taylor Swift, surpassed triple-platinum status, spent more than twenty weeks in the #1 position atop Billboard’s Country CD Sales chart, and she became the first female solo artist in Country music history to write or co-write every song on a platinum-selling debut CD. Fearless is the first album since Santana’s Supernatural to top the Billboard 200 for eleven non-consecutive weeks.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or by visiting mohegansun.com.
Aug 26, 2009 | Entertainment
Legendary Pop star arrives in Uncasville on October 25th
Amazingly enough, it’s been over fifty years since Paul Anka first landed on the Pop charts with his #1 hit “Diana” and went on to have one of the most distinguished careers in show business. Mohegan Sun welcomes him back to the Arena on Sunday, October 25th at 3:00pm.
All tickets for this very special performance are $45.00, and will go on sale starting Monday, August 31st through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000, or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Starting Tuesday, September 1st, tickets will also be on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Mohegan Sun audiences have come to expect nothing but the best from Paul Anka who delivers as a consummate live entertainer. His latest CD Classic Songs, My Way finds him putting his own spin on contemporary music by songwriters such as Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper, Daniel Powter and The Killers. It also features a special duet with Pop superstar Michael Bublé (whose career began through Paul Anka’s sponsorship).
For more information on Paul Anka and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events Hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aug 26, 2009 | Entertainment
The ever popular comedian is live in the Arena on November 13th & 14th with special guest 
Reno Collier
The man who coined the phrase “Git-R-Done,” Larry The Cable Guy comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th with special guest Reno Collier. Both shows start at 8:00pm.
All tickets are $55.00 and are available starting Saturday, August 29th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available starting Sunday, August 30th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
With his cry of “Git-R-Done!” and “Lord, I Apologize,” Larry The Cable Guy has sold out theatres and arenas across the United States. Larry can be seen starring in the feature films Delta Farce with Bill Engvall and Witless Protection with Jenny McCarthy and he is the voice of Mater in the feature film Cars from Disney/Pixar. Larry‘s DVD special Git-R-Done, sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum. The special aired on Comedy Central and gave the network their second biggest Sunday night ratings in the channel’s history.
Reno Collier, a former P.E. teacher from West Virginia, has endeared himself to a wide range of audiences from college students to church softball teams. With a contagious laugh and friendly, almost intoxicating demeanor, Reno’s observations often find him recalling mishaps of his West Virginia cousins, his Scottish heritage, unruly in-laws and alien abductions. Reno’s TV credits include NBC’s Late Friday, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, The Martin Short Show, VH-1’s The List and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.
For more information on Larry The Cable Guy and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aug 24, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 29th for KISS’s October 3rd concert at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 24, 2009) — One of the most legendary Rock bands of all-time with 24 straight gold or better records, KISS, will take center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena for their “Kiss Alive 35” tour on Saturday, October 3rd. Special guests Buckcherry open the show which begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $95.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Saturday, August 29th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, August 30th, subject to availability.
KISS has sold over 80 million albums worldwide and is known to be one of the most thrilling and imaginative live concerts to experience. Equipped with the famous comic book-like mystiques and high-octane theatrics via pyrotechnics, fire-breathing and dry ice fog, the band still brings an energy to the stage that remains unrivaled in Pop-Metal. Over the span of more than three decades, they have released 28 albums in which 26 have gone gold, platinum or multi-platinum, trailing only the Beatles in this category. KISS is set to release their first studio album in 11 years entirely produced by the band’s Paul Stanley entitled Sonic Boom and will be available through Walmart, Walmart.com and Sam’s Club retail locations on October 6th.
A Hard Rock favorite since its eponymous debut in 1999, the Grammy-nominated Buckcherry has since released the platinum album 15, the top ten smash and recently released Black Butterfly, and freewheeling hits like “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.” The band also has a new live album releasing this September entitled Live & Loud.
For more information on KISS with special guest Buckcherry and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aug 20, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Connecticut celebrities compete to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving at Mohegan September 30th
Uncasville, CT — Eleven Connecticut celebrities will lace up their dancing shoes and hit the floor at Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, September 30th to help raise awareness and funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Teaming up with WCTY and Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Mohegan Sun will host a one-night-only “MADD About Dancing” competition in The Cabaret Theatre featuring a special vocal performance by special guest Julianne Hough from Dancing with the Stars.
Doors to The Cabaret Theatre will open at 7:00pm where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction featuring Steiner Sports memorabilia among other items before the celebrities take the stage at 7:30pm with their professional dance partners.
The group of celebrities includes: Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, the Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe; Miss Connecticut’s “Outstanding Teen” Acacia Courtney; Country recording artist Billy Gilman; NBC Connecticut anchor Brad Drazen; WCTY’s Morning Show co-host Jimmy Lane; Connecticut State Police Lieutenant Paul Vance; State of Connecticut Comptroller Nancy Wyman; Fox 61 Morning personality Rachel Lutzker; 2009 Miss Connecticut Sharalyn Kuziak; UConn women’s basketball assistant coach Shea Ralph; and Country singer Stephanie Hansen.
For the competition, each celebrity will be paired with a professional dance partner from Arthur Murray Dance Studio and will perform two short routines, including a foxtrot and a swing performance. Professional dance expos and a special appearance by Julianne Hough from Dancing with the Stars will round out the event. Julianne, who is playing in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den earlier that evening, will perform a few songs off her latest CD in The Cabaret Theatre for guests.
Tickets to “MADD About Dancing” are $50.00 per person and benefit Mother’s Against Drunk Driving. They go on sale to the public on Monday, August 24th and are available at the following locations: all participating Arthur Murray Dance Studios, the MADD state office in East Haven, the WCTY building in Norwich and at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/entertainment/special-events.html
About Arthur Murray Dance Studio:
Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been teaching the world to dance for over 98 years and has been located in the Connecticut area for over 50 years. During this time, Arthur Murray has been happy to support numerous causes for local charities and organizations. Ballroom Dancing’s recent rise in popularity has only further strengthened the notion that Arthur Murray has held all along. Ballroom Dancing is one of the healthiest and positive activities a person can do to enrich their life. We are happy once again to offer our support to the MADD organization in their efforts to keep our loved ones safe.
About MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
About WCTY:
WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
