Mohegan Sun Newsroom

Live in the Arena on Monday, January 18th

Pop superstar Lady Gaga will be performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Monday, January 18th at 7:30pm.  The Monster Ball Tour will feature support from special guests Kid Cudi and Jason Derülo.

Tickets are just $59.50 and $49.50 and go on sale Friday, November 13th 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, November 14th, subject to availability.

The flamboyant songstress released The Fame, her major-label debut, last summer.  The album peaked at #4 on The Billboard 200 and spawned two hit singles, “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” Two more tracks, “Paparazzi” and “LoveGame,” charted at #5 and #6 respectively on The Billboard Hot 100.  Earlier this month, Lady Gaga revealed plans to release an expanded version of the album, re-christened The Fame Monster.  The revamped set includes eight new songs and is slated to hit stores November 23rd.

Kid Cudi’s debut album, Man On The Moon: The End of Day, was released earlier this year and spawned the hit singles “Day ‘N’ Nite” and “Make Her Say.”  Earlier this year, he was nominated for the BET Award, “Best New Artist” and the song “Day ‘N’ Nite” was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award, “Best New Artist.”

Miami native Jason Derülo’s music career began with his debut single, “Whatcha Say” which was released in May 2009.  The song debuted at #54 on The Billboard Hot 100 and hit #1 shortly thereafter.  Derülo is currently working on his debut album, which is set for release in early 2010.

Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts 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.

Special offers extended to the Nations most deserving guests in honor of Veterans Day at Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun thanks enlisted and retired servicemen and women with exclusive discounts for Mohegan Sun Arena, the hotel at Mohegan Sun and Veterans Day-only offers in  several dining and shopping outlets. With military identification, enlisted and active military members can take advantage of the following:

Mohegan Sun Arena:

Mohegan Sun Arena is offering a military discount to nine select shows in November and December. Enlisted or retired servicemen and women should visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office to redeem their half-priced tickets.  This offer is valid through December 17th, and subject to availability.

The military discount will apply to the following shows:

• Larry The Cable Guy on November 13th
• Lynyrd Skynyrd on November 19th
• 311 on November 22nd
• The Beach Boys on November 29th
• Rob Zombie on December 3rd
• Kenny Rogers on December 5th
• Albano’s Nutcracker on December 12th and 13th
• Boston Pops on December 17th

In order to qualify for the military discount, tickets must be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and purchasers must show valid military identification. Applicable facility fees will apply to half-priced tickets; discount applies to lowest ticket price. Purchases are limited to six per person.

Hotel at Mohegan Sun:

Mohegan Sun invites military service members to enjoy special discount hotel rates on select dates through September 2010 as part of its Friends of Mohegan Sun program.

On available dates, military service members can lock in an exclusive $99.00 per night rate for a standard room and can upgrade to a one-bedroom suite at an additional $100.00 per night.

To check availability, please visit mohegansun.com/friends to see what dates are open. Then, phone in your reservation, mentioning the Friends of Mohegan Sun program and code TF99 to the reservation desk at 1.888.777.7922.

Upon check-in, guests must provide appropriate military identification.

Veterans Day-Only Offers:

Select shopping and dining outlets at Mohegan Sun will offer Veterans Day-only offers to enlisted and retired men and women with military identification. 

The following outlets are offering discounts:

• America’s Memories: 15% off on any purchase of $200.00 or more
• Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: 10% off
• Spin Street: $5.00 off any one DVD
• Yankee Candle: Buy two, get one free on all large jar candles

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.

Bowzer and company return for a Doo-Wop show in the Arena on January 17th

Bowzer is back again hosting the Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume IX in Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, January 17th.  The show begins at 3:00pm.

Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.  Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com, call any Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number; 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. 

An incredible lineup of talent is set to hit the stage for Bowzer’s 9th installment of the Ultimate Doo-Wop Party that celebrates classic and legendary Rock & Roll.  Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge offer the classics “The Worst That Could Happen” and “Sixteen Candles.”  Herb Reed & The Platters will be singing the classics “The Great Pretender,” “My Prayer” and “Only You (And You Alone).”  Kenny Vance & The Planotones will follow with the memorable “Looking For An Echo.”   The Crystals are set to play the hits with “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “He’s A Rebel” and “Then He Kissed Me.”  The timeless and inspirational music of Frankie Lymon’s Teenagers will be in full force playing the groundbreaking hits “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” and “I Want You To Be My Girl.”  Many more hit makers are scheduled including The Belmont’s (“Tell Me Why,”) (“Come On Little Angel,”) (“A Teenager in Love”) Diamond Dave Somerville (“Little Darlin’”) (“The Stroll,”) Kathy Young (“A Thousand Stars”) and The Impalas (“Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home).”) 

The event is hosted by none other than Bowzer who will be appearing with Bowzer & The Stingrays.  Also joining the Doo-Wop extravaganza is 14-year old Doo-Wop sensation Kid Kyle. 

Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the
2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts 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.