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Due to a personal family matter, Rob Thomas’ performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, November 7th has been postponed until Friday, December 18th.  All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored, so fans are urged to retain tickets.

The timeless 1975 musical cult classic will be featured at Midnight with free admission on October 31st in The Cabaret Theatre

Mohegan Sun welcomes the longest-running theatrical release in film history, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, to The Cabaret Theatre. On Saturday, October 31st, guests can dress up and enjoy the ageless classic at Midnight, doors will open at 11:00pm.

Admission is free and seating will be determined on a first-come first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes. Face paint will be allowed in common areas of the casino but not on the gaming floor.  Masks are restricted to the inside of The Cabaret Theatre only and squirt guns are strictly prohibited. 

Distributed by 20th Century Fox, The Rocky Horror Picture Show debuted on August 14, 1975 starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick among others. After gaining notoriety in 1977 with movie audiences as a Midnight movie, it gained a cult following across the United States as film goers participated in the film, dressing up as characters, bringing in props from the movie and shouting out alternative lines during the show. The Rocky Horror Picture Show gained a substantial international following in the late 70s and early 80s, and is now regarded as one of the most-known and financially successful Midnight movies of all time.  In 2005, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

For more information on the free Midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show 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.

November Poker Tournament features a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool from November 14th – 22nd

Mohegan Sun’s $500,000 Guaranteed Fall Showdown will offer reasonable buy-ins, excellent structures and rewarding guarantees. This economically-friendly nine-day event will offer one of the top poker prize pools in New England. The action kicks off with a three-day $200,000 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold ‘Em tournament on November 14th.

“We are excited to give our players the opportunity to participate in a quality tournament with affordable buy-ins,” said Bruce Dixon, Director of Poker for Mohegan Sun. “The $500,000 Guaranteed Fall Showdown is structured for our guests and we look to maintain the momentum Mohegan Sun poker has built.”

Similar to the Summer Showdown, which was held in July, the Fall Showdown will be held in the Convention Center. The tournament begins with a three day $200,000 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold ‘Em event on Saturday, November 14th followed by a $20,000 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold ‘Em event on Monday, November 16th. A $50,000 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Guaranteed event and a $15,000 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Guaranteed event will be offered on Tuesday, November 17th.

Players looking for something different may participate in the $10,000 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold ‘Em “Six-Handed” event or the No-Limit Hold ‘Em “Survivor” event on Wednesday, November 18th. A $35,000 and $10,000 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold ‘Em event will follow on Thursday, November 19th. The tournament will conclude with a three day $150,000 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold ‘Em event on Friday, November 20th and concludes with a $10,000 Guaranteed No-Limit Hold ‘Em “Bounty” event on Sunday, November 22nd.

In addition to the $500,000 Guaranteed Fall Showdown, Mohegan Sun has a variety of economically-friendly offerings including free shows in the Wolf Den featuring Tanya Tucker, Five For Fighting, Eddie Money, The Great Escape and Sister Hazel. Affordable dining specials include a $19.95 buffet-style meal with the Tuscan Table at Todd English’s Tuscany and a $10.85 meal at Seasons Buffet. Discounted hotel packages are also available with prices ranging from $99.00-$299.00.

Poker players are also reminded that with participation in the $500,000 Guaranteed Fall Showdown, they also qualify for discounted hotel rates; please contact Mohegan Sun poker at 1.888.226.7711.

Registration for all Fall Showdown events will begin Monday, October 12th at 8:00am in the poker room. Registration will be available 24 hours a day until the start of the event. Weekly Satellite Qualifying Tournaments for Mohegan Sun’s Fall Showdown Poker Tournament begin on Sunday, October 18th and run into the month of November.

For a complete schedule of qualifying rounds, as well as tournament information, visit mohegansun.com.

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.