Oct 7, 2020 | Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
The East Coast’s Leading Resort to Premiere Season 4 of its Revealing, Award-Winning Digital Series “Back of House,” Starting October 14
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 7, 2020) – After receiving top international hospitality awards in 2020, Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s leading integrated entertainment resort destinations, today announced the launch of “Back of House Season 4: A Fun and Revealing Digital Series.” On the heels of previous seasons’ successes, the fourth season of “Back of House” will feature five all-new weekly episodes on backofhouse.tv, providing fans a look into the ups-and-downs of operating a world-class entertainment destination every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, beginning on October 14 through November 18, with the exception of November 4.
“Back of House S4: A Fun and Revealing Digital Series” follows the professional lives of 10 employees as they adapt to the “new normal,” taking viewers behind-the-scenes at Mohegan Sun to witness pre- and post-pandemic happenings. The series will provide an in-depth glimpse of Mohegan Sun’s holiday festivities leading up to 2020, as well as the diligent steps and hard work taken by leadership and team members to safely reopen and operate one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in the United States following its three-month closure due to COVID-19.
“Mohegan Sun has emerged from this unprecedented year as a hospitality industry leader at the forefront of health, safety and responsible entertainment delivery, for casino guests and employees,” said George Galinsky, SVP of Marketing Communications at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE). “We chose to film these notable moments in our history to document them for future generations and to show the critical role our dedicated team members served. Some fun moments pre-pandemic will keep the series light, while emotional moments upon closing and re-opening keep it real. The goal, as always, is to deliver best-in-class entertaining, memorable experiences in a safe, fun environment.”
Primal-NY, an award-winning production studio, also returns for the fourth season to capture the latest and greatest happenings at Mohegan Sun. Robert Conticelli, President of Primal-NY said, “Compelling storytelling and innovative series production will ensure audiences connect with the resort and showcase Mohegan Sun’s journey toward a successful reopening. We hope this authentic series will inspire viewers to visit and experience Mohegan’s first-rate health, safety and entertainment offerings first-hand.”
Enter to Win and Experience “Back in House” IRL*
To celebrate its fourth season premiere, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host weekly contests following episode airings for viewers to visit Mohegan Sun and catch the “Back of House” cast in action. Viewers will be eligible to enter via backofhouse.tv for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Mohegan Sun, as well as a grand-prize giveaway choice of a $250 gift card or overnight stay at Mohegan Sun. Winners will be drawn on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Season four will bring five brand-new episodes, showcasing the pre- and post-pandemic happenings at Mohegan Sun:
- Episode 1: A New Beginning
Due to the pandemic, Mohegan Sun must close its doors for the first time ever. Watch as this 24/7, 365 day a year operation shifts gears to help its local community and its own employees, while they simultaneously attempt to understand life during quarantine. Given the greenlight to reopen, Jeff, Mary and Dan lead team members, working relentlessly to figure out how to reopen one of the largest travel destinations in the U.S. Ensuring the safety of both the guests and the staff is paramount. They must find a way.
- Episode 2: Be Social, Be Safe
As reopening day quickly approaches, the media floods Mohegan Sun. The health, safety and sanitation efforts are fastidious, fast, and furious as the clock ticks closer to guests returning to their favorite playground. The question on everyone’s mind is: “How will this go?” The casino is spotless, the back hallways too, and the hotel rooms are treated with new stringent protocols. As the team leaders complete their final walkthroughs, the bright shine of a successful reopening lies just ahead on the horizon. See what happens next.
- Episode 3: The Gingerbread House
The holidays are back at Mohegan Sun! Chef Lynn and his team are building a life-size Gingerbread House. That includes teams from engineering, carpentry, security, EVS, marketing and more. The project requires notoriously long hours and can be quite stressful, but the team has some outside help too! Busloads of school children arrive at Mohegan Sun to put the finishing touches on this one-of-a-kind masterpiece. As a thank you, the Mohegan Sun team gives them a special surprise gift. Watch it all now!
- Episode 4: Divas Light up the Holidays
What could be better than incredible holiday decorations and a Mariah Carey concert during the holidays? How about holiday decorating and a concert, followed by a drag queen holiday bash? Lindsay and Lauren work together to make sure that the event goes smoothly, but will these divas be too much to handle when they take over novelle? Be the first to find out. It is a night you won’t soon forget, as the ladies vow to come back to Mohegan Sun again and again! Stay tuned.
- Episode 5: New Year’s Eve
It’s New Year’s Eve 2020 at Mohegan Sun. The range of festivities and parties is as massive as ever with well over 10,000 people in attendance. Lauren, Andre, and Tyler work as a team to ensure the evening goes off without a hitch. Will it? Can it? With Pyrotechnics scheduled for midnight over the waterfall in the Shops at Mohegan Sun, and a total ballroom makeover needed in under one hour in the convention center, anything can happen, and probably will. Will this team and all the other staff be able to ring in the New Year in style? Find out now.
*Giveaway Disclaimer
Must be 21 years or older to be eligible to win. By entering the promotion, you are opting in to receive email offers from Mohegan Sun and agree to sign a media release waiver. Media release waiver allows Mohegan Sun to use your likeness as a prize winner. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. No cash value. Offer is non-transferable. Offer valid at Mohegan Sun’s Connecticut location only. Participants cannot be an employee of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment or one of its properties or a direct family member of an employee.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit backofhouse.tv.
ABOUT PRIMAL NY
Primal NY is a full-service production studio specializing in brand discovery, digital strategy, content creation and distribution. Primal positions clients in ideal Digital, TV and Film scenarios. Based in New York City, the award-winning team of diverse filmmakers has experience across many industries including fashion, sports, music, hospitality, and motion pictures. Primal seeks relationships where opportunities exist to develop original content that enhances a client’s brand identity by finding unique ways to tell their stories. For more information, visit primal-ny.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Nov 25, 2019 | Entertainment, Special Events
Ring in the New Year with exclusive nightlife, live entertainment and comedy in the Arena on Tuesday, December 31st
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 25, 2019) – Countdown to 2020 at one of Mohegan Sun’s exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place all across the property, all night long. Inside the Uncas Ballroom, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Mohegan Sun Arena and more.
Mohegan Sun’s Party Into The New Year
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Mohegan Sun’s “Party into the New Year!” Starting at 10:30pm in the Uncas Ballroom. The most extravagant New Year’s celebration gets underway with dancing and music provided by LA-based DJ Kat Nova, an open bar, a champagne toast at Midnight and a breakfast buffet as we ring in 2020. Tickets to this event are $125 ($150 at the door) and are available to purchase at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office and Ticketmaster.com. Guests can take advantage of an early ticket price of $100 if purchased by December 11th. This is a 21+ event and proper attire is required. Tickets subject to availability.
Countdown Finale in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Countdown to the New Year with family and friends of all ages in The Shops at Mohegan Sun from 9:00pm to 2:00am on Tuesday, December 31st. The Shops come alive with music by DJae Mêlée, a DFX Entertainment production with high energy performances by DFX Dancers, JAT Crew and Connecticut’s rising star Michael Minelli. A countdown to Midnight capped off by an incredible pyrotechnic display! Hats, horns and tiaras are available at Summer and Winter Coat Checks, Sky Valet and various other venues starting at 5:00pm (limited quantities available while supplies last and offered on a first-come, first served basis). Guests can also enjoy entertainment in the Sky Tower lobby by pianist John Brighenti from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Guests can celebrate 2020 with the best nightlife on the East Coast!
novelle kicks off their New Year’s Eve debut with the party starting at 11:00pm. Music will be provided by PS1 with an opening set by Decadence. For VIP reservations, call 860.861.5994. This event is 21+ and the dress code will be enforced.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House is hosting a New Year’s Eve 2020 party starting at 9:00pm featuring music by DJ E@zy, champagne toast, party favors and more. For VIP reservations, call 860.862.7005. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $30, then increase to $40 on December 15th and will be available for purchase at the doors.
Over at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, guests can bring in 2020 with music by Anthony Pisano starting at 9:00pm. Ticket includes admission and a champagne toast at Midnight. For VIP reservations, call 860.862.4009. This event is 21+ and the dress code will be enforced. Tickets are $60, then increase to $75 on December 15th and are $100 at the doors.
The New Year’s Eve 2020 party at Avalon starts at 9:00pm with music by Rick Wonder and D Star. Ticket includes admission and a champagne toast at Midnight. For VIP reservations, call 860.862.CLUB. This event is 21+ and the dress code will be enforced. Tickets are $75, then increase to $100 on December 15th and starting at $100 at the doors.
All nightlife tickets are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
Guests can also laugh their way into 2020 with The Tenderloins, critically acclaimed comedic stars of truTV’s Impractical Jokers, as they bring “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring the Tenderloins” to Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, December 31st at 8:00pm. Tickets are $89, $69, and $49 and are on sale now through ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Boogie Wonder Band performs free shows on Tuesday, December 31st at 8:00pm and 11:00pm inside the Wolf Den. Come early as seating is limited. All guests must be 21+.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Sep 9, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment, Special Events
Sold-Out Smash “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring The Tenderloins” live on Tuesday, December 31st
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 9, 2019) – Critically acclaimed, world-renowned Comedy troupe, and stars of truTV’s hit series Impractical Jokers, The Tenderloins celebrate the beginning of the New Year with “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring The Tenderloins.” Performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, December 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $89.00, $69.00, and $49.00 and go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
ABOUT THE TENDERLOINS
The Tenderloins is a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano – are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. Now in its eighth season, Impractical Jokers follows The Tenderloins as they compete to embarrass each other while being filmed by hidden cameras. With each new season, the show continues to take dares to outrageous levels with new over-the-top hijinks. In addition to the top-rated television show, the group wrapped their first feature film in 2019 and are also debuting a new TV show – TBS’s The Misery Index hosted by Jameela Jamil in Fall 2019. The Troupe has toured steadily over the last four years with its highly-successful, “Where’s Larry?,” “Santiago Sent Us,” & “Cranjis McBasketball” tours playing to hundreds of thousands of fans in the US and UK, including three sold-out nights at Radio City Music Hall, a sold-out Madison Square Garden, and five sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena. Natives of Staten Island, NY, Vulcano, Gatto, Murray and Quinn met while attending high school and later formed The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe in 1999. After years of performing live improv and sketch comedy shows, The Tenderloins crossed over to the web, garnering millions of views for their internet sketches, eventually creating the runaway success Impractical Jokers for truTV. Impractical Jokers is top 5 in its time slot on cable in the US and is the #1 show on Comedy Central in the United Kingdom and India.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
Nov 27, 2018 | Breaking News, Comedy, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Party into the New Year in the Uncas Ballroom, watch Kesha perform in the Mohegan Sun Arena and more events throughout the night!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 27, 2018) – Mohegan Sun celebrates 2019 with some of the biggest, over – the – top New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place all evening long on Monday, December 31st. Ring in the New Year with incredible nightlife, parties, entertainment and more! Plus, an extravagant countdown finale when the clock strikes Midnight!
Mohegan Sun’s Party Into The New Year
Celebrate the New Year with the hottest party of the year in Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom! Kicking off at 10:30pm, this party will be one to remember with dancing and music by DJ Crooked & DJ Neva from SKAM ARTIST, an open bar, champagne toast and 12:15am breakfast buffet. This is a 21 or older event; VIP bottle service seating areas available for purchase. Proper attire required and subject to management discretion. For VIP reservations, please call 860.862.4728.
Countdown Finale in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Countdown to the New Year with family and friends of all ages in The Shops at Mohegan Sun from 9:00pm to 2:00am on Monday, December 31st. The Shops come alive with music by DJae Mêlée, high – energy performances by The Jat Crew Dancers and a countdown to Midnight capped off by an incredible pyrotechnic display! Hats, horns and tiaras available at Summer and Winter Coat Check, Sky Valet and various other entrances starting at 5:00pm (limited quantities, available while supplies last, first – come, first – served).
Nightlife
Up at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, kick off your classy NYE party at 9:00pm with beats by DJ Joe Moore. Tickets start at $60.00 and are available through Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. The night of the event, tickets can be purchased for $100.00 at the door. Tickets include a champagne toast at Midnight. For VIP reservations, please call 860.862.4009. This party is for ages 21 or older and the dress code will be enforced.
Dance the night away inside Avalon during a super – hot NYE party. From 9:00pm to 2:00am, DJ Tom Macari provides the music for the final celebration of 2018. Tickets start at $75.00 per person and increase to $100.00 per person based on availability. Tickets include a champagne toast at Midnight and are available to purchase through Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. For VIP reservations, please call 860.862.7042. This event is 21 or older; the dress code will be enforced.
Bring in the New Year with Margaritaville for a Venue Closing Bash on New Year’s Eve that Jimmy would be proud of! The party starts at 8:00pm and runs until 2:00am with drink specials, party favors, a margarita toast at Midnight and music by the band Explicit. No cover charge.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House hosts an epic New Year’s Eve Party featuring music by The Pogs starting at 9:00pm. Tickets are $30.00 and include a party favor and a champagne toast at Midnight! Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. For VIP tickets and table reservations, please call 860.862.7005. This is a 21or older event.
Entertainment
Have some laughs at Comix Comedy Club when Jared Freid takes the stage for a special NYE event. Show times are 7:30pm and 10:00pm. $10.00 food and drink minimum. This is a 21 or older event.
Kesha rings in the New Year at Mohegan Sun Arena with glitter and glam! The Pop star will be performing a very special New Year’s Eve concert on Monday, December 31st at 8:00pm. Tickets are $69.00, $59.00 and $49.00 and are available through Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
At the Wolf Den, Boogie Wonder Band performs free shows at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. Come early as seating is limited. All guests must be 21 or older.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Oct 29, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, November 2nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 29, 2018) – Kesha will be performing a very special New Year’s Eve concert live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Monday, December 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $69.00, $59.00 and $49.00 and go on sale Friday, November 2nd at Noon through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, November 3rd, subject to availability.
Kesha’s latest album Rainbow, called “an artistic feat” by Entertainment Weekly and “the best music of her career” by Rolling Stone, marks a new beginning for Kesha. Based around inner strength and musical exploration, her latest No. 1 album finds Kesha at “her defiant, unbridled best” – USA Today. The album has garnered praise from the New York Times, Billboard, NPR Music and more, and earned Kesha her first – ever Grammy nominations for “Best Pop Vocal Album” and “Best Pop Solo Performance” for “Praying.” Billboard describes lead single “Praying” as a “ballad that tears at your soul” while Consequence of Sound says, “no other song in recent memory so perfectly embodies the way in which hope itself is a kind of triumph.”
When Kesha released her debut album, Animal in 2010, Billboard declared her its Hot 100 Artist and her debut single, “TiK ToK,” the #1 Hot 100 Song. It was also the most played song and the world’s top – selling track that year. Animal has sold more than 8 million album equivalents worldwide, and Kesha has sold more than 13 million total album equivalents worldwide.
Kesha has had 9 Top 10 hits on The Billboard Hot 100, including four #1 singles at Top 40 Radio – “TiK ToK,” “Your Love Is My Drug,” “Die Young,” and “Timber.” Kesha took home the MTV EMA for “Best New Act” and was nominated for 2 American Music Awards, 3 MTV VMA Awards, and 6 Billboard Awards. She has performed on dozens of television programs all over the world, including X Factor (Australia), American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, American Idol, Saturday Night Live, and The Today Show Summer Concert Series.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
