Global superstar and queen of Christmas to donate $1 from each ticket sold to Toys For Tots
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2019) – Global singing and songwriting icon, Mariah Carey, is encouraging fans to bring unwrapped toys with them to her “All I Want For Christmas Is You” show on Thursday, December 12th at Mohegan Sun Arena as donation to Toys for Tots. $1 from each ticket sold to her Christmas shows will benefit Toys for Tots, a 72-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, which provides happiness and hope to less fortunate children during each Christmas holiday season.
Tickets to Mariah Carey’s Mohegan Sun performance are $499.00, $299.00, $199.00, $129.50, $79.50. $59.50 and $49.50 and on sale now at Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
ABOUT MARIAH CAREY
Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Mariah is a singer/songwriter/producer recognized with multiple Grammy awards, numerous American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Top Female Artist of All Time,” Billboard‘s “Artist of the Decade” award, Billboard’s “Icon Award,” the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few – with her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent. Mariah is truly the template of the modern Pop performance. Mariah’s ongoing impact has transcended the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. She made her entry into the world of independent film with her landmark performance in “WiseGirls” starring alongside Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters. In 2009, Mariah was recognized with the “Breakthrough Performance” award at the Palm Spring International Film Festival for her critically acclaimed role in Lee Daniels’ “Precious.” Mariah went on to appear in Daniels’ stellar ensemble piece “The Butler” (2013). A Congressional Award recipient, Mariah has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Mariah founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development. Mariah is represented by Roc Nation, CAA and Imprint PR. For more information visit mariahcarey.com.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. 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.