Jun 14, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
All-new 23,000 square-foot interactive arcade, bar & restaurant, GAME ON!, to open winter 2018 at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 14, 2018) – Bowling, Ping-Pong, Karaoke, Craft Beer, great food, private event space and plenty more is planned when GAME ON!, owned by the Lyons Group, opens inside Mohegan Sun this winter. GAME ON! at Mohegan Sun will be located inside the all new and expansive, Earth Expo & Convention Center, which welcomes the classic car collector auction, Barrett-Jackson, next week, beginning on Wednesday, June 20th.
GAME ON! has already proven successful in Boston, with an incredibly popular location inside Fenway Park. Once completed at Mohegan Sun, GAME ON! will be a 23,000 square-foot restaurant & bar with various socially interactive elements. It will be located on a lower level of the new Earth Expo & Convention Center.
GAME ON! at Mohegan Sun is set to feature a 65-foot bar with various craft beers on tap, in addition to:
- An eight lane luxury bowling alley
- Karaoke, Ping-Pong tables, Shuffle Board, Billiards, Darts & Arcade Games
- Three huge 16 foot hi-definition digital displays with 3,000 watts of sound
- Multiple additional hi-definition screens throughout the bar
- A music stage for live entertainment throughout the year
- Private bowling lanes & private Karaoke suites for groups
“We are proud of our 17-year partnership with Mohegan Sun, GAME ON! will certainly become an important part of Mohegan Sun’s diverse entertainment portfolio. We are really excited about this project and what will serve as a truly one-of-a-kind, interactive, fun stop for guests.” -Patrick Lyons, CEO of Lyons Group
GAME ON! will also feature an array of delicious dishes and a wide variety of specialty drinks and cocktails. It will also be a great space for guests and groups looking to host parties and private events of varying sizes, ranging from 20-700 people.
“It’s been another exhilarating year at Mohegan Sun, with so many major enhancements and openings at our gaming & entertainment destination here in southeastern Connecticut. To now be preparing to close out the year with the opening of GAME ON!, where our guests will get to enjoy top-notch service, great dining, fantastic drinks & a great deal of fun, is very exciting. We look forward to working with the Lyons Group on this project and continuing such a strong relationship” – Ray Pineault, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun
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.
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Jun 11, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live in the Arena October 5th; Tickets on sale June 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 11, 2018) – Global Hip-Hop icons Nicki Minaj and Future announce they’ll be hitting the road together for the first time on their NickiHndrxx tour today.
The NickiHndrxx tour will be a can’t miss outing for fans of the hitmakers who dominate the modern Hip-Hop and mainstream charts. The multi-award winning artists are also known for their high energy performances of their chart-topping hits. Together, they are bound to bring the heat to the stage for an unforgettable night on this massive joint tour. The extensive outing will touch down in 50 cities across North America (produced by Live Nation) and Europe, kicking off September 21st in Baltimore, MD. It will include stops in major markets at iconic venues throughout Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, London and more. The NickiHndrxx tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, October 5th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $156.00, $136.00, $106.00 and $86.00 and go on sale Friday, June 15th at 10:00am 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, June 16th, subject to availability.
Upholding an unbreakable hot streak, Future just executive produced and curated the Superfly official soundtrack album in addition to co-producing the film. The Atlanta Hip-Hop luminary and trendsetter is readying more new music for release very soon.
Minaj is set to release her anxiously awaited fourth full-length studio album Queen on August 10th.
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.
Jun 11, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Performing in the Uncas Ballroom October 6th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 11, 2018) – Comedian Tracy Morgan brings a hilarious act to Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 6th. Performing in the Uncas Ballroom and presented by Comix, the show will begin at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $49.00 and $39.00 and go on sale Friday, June 15th at 10:00am 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, June 16th, subject to availability.
Tracy Morgan is one of the most respected comedians in his field. Starring for seven seasons on NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock, Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as “Tracy Jordan,” the unpredictable star of Lemon’s (Fey) hit variety show TGS with Tracy Jordan. At the beginning of 2016, he headlined a nationwide stand-up tour titled Picking Up the Pieces which culminated in his newest stand-up special Staying Alive now streaming globally on Netflix. Morgan is also currently starring in and executive producing his TBS show The Last O.G., which has been renewed for a 2nd season. Additionally, Morgan recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the 2016 class.
About Comix Mohegan Sun
Comix Mohegan Sun is an independently-owned and operated venue located inside one of the largest, most spectacular travel destinations in the United States. Open every Wednesday through Sunday and serving happy hour until 6:30 p.m., Comix Comedy Club showcases national headliners, superb regional and local talent and offbeat shows; all on a stage built for comedy. Comix Craft Beer Bar & Grill offers 24 local, regional and national craft beers on tap, an excellent bourbon whiskey program, complemented by a full cocktail list and great bar food menu. Comix is the perfect venue for private parties, special events and fundraisers and the place for fans to cheer on their teams on the big screen. Comix also presents the superstars of comedy in the Mohegan Sun Arena and Uncas Ballroom. For hours and more info, call 860-862-7000 or visit ComixMoheganSun.com, facebook.com/ComixMoheganSun & @ComixMoheganSun.
Jun 11, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets for Derek Hough: Live! The Tour go on sale June 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 11, 2018) – Following the sold-out successes of the Move Live on Tour and Move – Beyond – Live on Tour acclaimed shows, including multiple sellouts at large prestigious venues such as Radio City Music Hall, DEREK HOUGH returns with a monumental experience for 2019 – DEREK HOUGH: LIVE! THE TOUR. From the EMMY® award-winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show is the first-ever solo tour for the dynamo. Derek stopped by the TODAY Show this morning to make his nationwide announcement, giving eager fans a taste of the high-energy choreography expected from the tour. The show features brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap, to salsa and hop-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’ Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour; GRAMMYs® creative direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour. DEREK HOUGH: LIVE! THE TOUR kicks off Friday, April 5, 2019 in Charlotte, NC and continues through Atlanta, Boston, New York, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Memphis and more before concluding in Reading, PA on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The tour is set to hit Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $39.00, $29.00 and $19.00 and go on sale Friday, June 15th at 10:00am 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, June 16th, subject to availability.
For up-to-date information and to purchase tickets, please visit derekhough.com.
ABOUT DEREK HOUGH
Emmy Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Derek Hough, the only six-time champion in franchise history of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars, started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City, UT, at age 11. Just one year later, he moved to London to live and train with the top dance coaches in the world and attend the prestigious Italia Conti performing arts school where he studied theatre, music and dance.
A multi-talented entertainer, two-time Emmy Award-winner and none-time nominee for “Best Choreography,” Hough has also appeared in film, television and stage projects as an actor. He made his feature film debut for director Duane Adler and producer Robert Cort in the feature film Make Your Move and has a recurring role on the ABC series Nashville. His stage performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular costarring alongside the Tony Award-winning Laura Benanti and the critically-acclaimed production of Footloose, which he starred as the male lead in London’s West End. In December of 2016, Hough starred with Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Martin Short and Harvey Fierstein in NBC’s Hairspray Live!
In May of 2017, Hough joined Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo at the judges table for the NBC series World of Dance. World of Dance, which launched as the highest-rated summer show in over ten years, is an unparalleled dance competition that featured solo artists competing against duos and crews in all genres of dance, including hip hop, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom and more competing for a million dollar prize.
Hough can also add best-selling author to his list of credits. His memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion hit stands in August of 2014 and rapidly was named to the prestigious New York Times Best-Seller list during two non-consecutive time periods. In 2014 Hough and his sister Julianne teamed for a live stage dance concert MOVE Live on Tour performing in 50 cities around the country, then in 2015 they toured again selling out scores of venues on their 47-city outing. In 2017 they again performed a sold-out tour of 48 cities around the United States with their show Move – Beyond – Live on Tour.
With celebrity partners on Dancing with the Stars that have included Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth, Ricki Lake, Maria Menounos Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, Amy Purdy and Bindi Irwin, Hough is best known for his innovation and daring choreography on the show. Hough is the winningest professional dancer with six Mirror Ball Trophies. His work has brought him Emmy nominations and inquiries from the film and music world regarding his dance knowledge and ability.
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.
Jun 6, 2018 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events
Mohegan Sun is rolling out the red carpet for dad’s with great specials, deals and entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 6, 2018) – Father’s Day is right around the corner on Sunday, June 17th and Mohegan Sun is here to help make it a memorable one. From Hash House A Go Go, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and Soltoro to Tommy Bahama and The Art of Shaving, the opportunities to spoil dad across Mohegan Sun are endless.
In celebration of Father’s Day, Hash House A Go Go has created hearty home – style brunch and dinner specials that will make any dad feel like a king. Brunch specials will feature The Boss’s Breakfast Sandwich for $13.99, Dad’s Burger for $15.99 and Macha Breakfast Burrito for $14.99. For dinner, indulge in the Grilled BBQ Chicken and Pork Ribs Combo for $17.99.
Stop by Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe where every dad deserves a delicious prime rib. Try the 16oz. prime rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus for $29.00. Upgrade to an 18oz. prime rib and your choice of Caesar salad or house chopped salad for $35.00.
If your #1 guy is more into the spicy style of Mexican cuisine, SolToro is offering a mixed grill – NY Strip with cheddar, chipotle mashed potato, blackened mahi mahi with mango salsa and chicken with rancheros and mole for $25.00.
End the day with a nice steak meal at Michael Jordan’s Steak House. The first 23 dads who order Michael Jordan’s steak of choice (the Prime Delmonico) will take home an engraved steak knife to memorialize their meal. Or enjoy a 28 ounce Tomahawk steak with pickled shitake mushrooms for $78.00. For reservations, call 860.862.8600 or visit OpenTable.com.
Follow up the Father’s Day meal with a little shopping at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Stop by The Art of Shaving to receive 20% off all products when receiving any of the five new premium services. Purchase a Father’s Day cake at Carlos Bakery, receive a free pint glass. From June 11th to June 17th, receive a travel bag filled with 4 deluxe sized samples for any men’s purchase over $85.00 at KIEHL’S. Splurge on dad this year at Tommy Bahama, and spruce up his golf attire with a new shirt or kick up his barbecue skills with grilling utensils and sauces on Father’s Day. Helping dad stay organized, Splendeur will give away a free Nautica or Guess men’s wallet with the purchase of $250 or more. While supplies last.
Stop by the Wolf Den in Casino of the Earth to enjoy a free live music performance by David Foster and The Mohegan All – Stars on Sunday, June 17th at 7:00pm. Laugh the night away at COMIX Comedy Club! as Jim Spinnato performs The Best Magicians & Variety Acts in New England. The 60 minute show offers a combination of magic, illusion & comedy with lots of audience participation you won’t want to miss starting at 5:00pm.
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.
