Oct 15, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live in the Arena January 20th; Tickets on sale October 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 15, 2018) – Bowzer and his Doo – Wop family return to Mohegan Sun to perform some of the best hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. The latest installment of Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo – Wop Party Volume XVIII is slated for Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, January 20th at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Monday, October 22nd 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 Tuesday, October 23rd, subject to availability.
An incredible lineup of talent is set to take the stage for Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo-Wop Party Volume XVIII that celebrates classic and legendary Rock & Roll, including:
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Artists Little Anthony & The Imperials (“Tears On My Pillow”; “Going Out Of My Head”)
Charlie Thomas’ Drifters (“Under The Boardwalk”; “Up On The Roof”)
Jay Siegel’s Tokens (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”; “Tonight I Fell In Love”)
Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon (“Palisades Park”; “Tallahassee Lassie”)
The Chiffons (“One Fine Day”; “He’s So Fine”)
The Harptones (“Sunday Kind Of Love”; “Life Is But A Dream”)
Kathy Young (“A Thousand Stars”; “Happy Birthday Blues”)
Johnny Contardo, Formerly of Sha Na Na (“Those Magic Changes”)
Bowzer & The Stingrays Hosted By: Bowzer
Rocky & The Rollers with Special Guest: NYC 9/11 Firefighter Frank Pizarro
The show is hosted by none other than Bowzer who will be appearing with Bowzer & The Stingrays.
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.
Oct 12, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports
Michigan’s Fab Five: A Look Back takes place at 8:30pm on Saturday, November 17th; The Michigan Wolverine’s also play in Mohegan Sun Arena at Noon on November 17th
WHAT: Three former players from one of the most electrifying NCAA Division 1 teams to ever take the court will be on hand at Mohegan Sun inside the Earth Ballroom for a special appearance and Q&A session. The event features Jalen 
Rose, Jimmy King & Ray Jackson and is hosted by ESPNs Mike Greenberg. The group will relive memories and take questions related to their “Fab Five,” days in the early 1990s that took the basketball world by storm. Rose, King and Jackson, with stars Chris Webber & Juwan Howard, reached the NCAA Championship game in 1993.
WHEN: Saturday, November 17th at 8:30pm. (doors open at 7:30pm)
WHERE: The new Earth Ballroom inside Earth Expo & Convention Center.
IN DETAIL: Tickets to Michigan’s Fab Five: A Look Back are on sale now for $50.00 and are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
This event is open to all ages. Guests must purchase tickets in advance at the Mohegan Sun Box Office to attend. Ticket pick-up is available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office until 6:00pm on the night of event. Will Call will be located in the Earth Ballroom pre-function area from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
*Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks from a cash bar will be offered.
At Noon on November 17th, The Michigan Wolverine’s are set to take on George Washington University, followed by South Carolina vs. Providence College at 2:30pm in the 2018 Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament Presented by CITI at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
ABOUT THE FAB FIVE: The 1991 University of Michigan Men’s Basketball team, known as the “Fab Five,” consisted of four McDonald’s High-school All-American’s (Howard, King, Rose & Webber) and is regarded as one of the most talented recruiting classes in NCAA Basketball history. Detroit natives Chris Webber (#1) and Jalen Rose (#5) joined Chicago native Juwan Howard (#3) and two recruits from Texas: Plano’s Jimmy King (#9) and Austin’s Ray Jackson (#84). In the first game starting together as a regular unit in February of 1992, the five freshman scored all the team’s points against Notre Dame. Four of the five members from the trend-setting team went on to play in the NBA.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 9, 2018 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
The huge progressive based jackpot was hit on a Wizard of Oz slot machine; the win comes only weeks after a Bethel, CT guest won $800,000!
UNCASVILLE, CT (October xx, 2018) – On the morning of Wednesday, October 3rd, Cindy Montalbano’s life changed forever. Playing the Wizard of Oz penny slot machine in Casino of the Sky at Mohegan Sun, Montalbano hit a progressive jackpot, cashing in for $1,984,388.38!
$1.9 Million is one of the largest amounts won on a progressive jackpot at Mohegan Sun and it comes after Kenneth Frey of Bethel, Connecticut, nearly hit the million mark himself, taking home $875,898.88 on a Super 4 Blackjack Progressive table game in Casino of the Earth on Wednesday, September 12th.
Both lucky winners join the ranks of several recent major jackpots won at Mohegan Sun.
For more information on the 5,000 plus games across Mohegan Sun and to learn more about various perks and benefits to take advantage of with the free-to-sign-up rewards program, Momentum, visit MoheganSun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 8, 2018 | Entertainment
With special guests Jordan Davis & Morgan Evans; Tickets on sale Friday, October 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 8, 2018) – Proving that they are not your average Country band, Old Dominion blends old – fashioned Country charm, lyrical wit and Rock ‘n ‘Roll grit into radio – friendly, hook – heavy Pop nuggets. Following a string of sold out shows and chart – scorching success, Old Dominion share a brand new single and announce their 2019 headlining arena tour, both entitled “Make It Sweet.” They’ll be joined by special guests Jordan Davis and Morgan Evans at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 8th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, October 19th 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, October 20th, subject to availability.
The upbeat “Make It Sweet” unlocks the next chapter of Old Dominion. Rustling acoustic guitars and pedal steel bristle up against heartfelt verses before the hashtag – worthy handclap – driven refrain “Life is short, make it sweet” takes flight. The song culminates on a rafter – reaching guitar solo and show – stopping vocal performance.
Old Dominion consists of lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi – instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung, and drummer Whit Sellers. Recently releasing their highly anticipated sophomore album, Happy Endings, which debuted at #1 on the “Billboard Top Country Albums Chart” and #7 on the Top 200. Upholding an unbelievable hot streak, the album features three singles “Written In The Sand,” “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart” and “Hotel Key,” which hit #1 on Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts. This achievement marks the Platinum – selling country quintet’s sixth total #1s. In addition to their ACM win, Old Dominion has also been nominated for an ACM for “Album of the Year,” as well as an American Music Award, two CMA Awards, and recently nominated for “Top Country Duo/Group Artist” at the Billboard Music Awards.
The group emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands in country music with their debut album Meat And Candy, which fused clever lyrics and an infectious sound. The album, which was certified Gold by the RIAA, included several top selling hits including “Break Up With Him” (Platinum), “Snapback” (Gold) and the anthemic “Song For Another Time,” which hit #1 the on Billboard Country Airplay and MediaBase charts. Following its release, the band was notably named ACM New Group of the Year, ACCA Breakthrough Group of the Year, AIMP Songwriter Artist of the Year and Music Row Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
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.
Oct 8, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
With very special guests Salt – N – Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty By Nature
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 8, 2018) – Today New Kids On The Block, the multiplatinum selling Pop super – group, unveiled an epic lineup for their highly anticipated 2019 tour. NKOTB took to the Today Show plaza to reveal The MixTape Tour with very special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty by Nature. The five iconic Pop and Hip – Hop acts will hit the road together for the first time ever on a 53 – city tour across North America next summer, stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $99.00, $79.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Friday, October 12th 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, October 13th, subject to availability.
To celebrate the event, NKOTB surprised fans by dropping an epic, throwback track, “80s Baby” featuring their new touring partners, Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany. The track takes listeners on a nostalgic yet refreshingly modern and fun ride through 80s song references and fresh verses.
Always upping the ante, NKOTB have packaged the ultimate lineup for a once in a lifetime live show experience. The group will return to the stage after 2018’s touring hiatus to perform fan favorite number one hits like “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Step By Step.” When tour mates Salt-N-Pepa, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany and Naughty by Nature hit the stage, they bring with them top chart hits and legendary catalogues to keep fans out of their seats all night. The tour is sure to be one of the can’t miss events of the summer featuring an unforgettable night full of smashes spanning across generations.
NKOTB made the announcement on the heels of their SOLD OUT Apollo Theater show celebrating the 30th anniversary of their hit packed, breakout album Hangin’ Tough. The special one night only engagement sold out within minutes of onsale and saw NKOTB gracing Harlem’s famed Apollo stage for the first time since they debuted “Please Don’t Go Girl” at the Apollo’s notoriously tough amateur night. The career defining album, Hangin’ Tough produced hits like “Please Don’t Go Girl,” “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Cover Girl.” The crowd erupted when the band confirmed on stage that Hangin’ Tough will get a special anniversary re – issue in early 2019 with new, never been released music.
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.
