Feb 20, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Tickets On Sale Friday, February 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 20, 2024) –– The international record-shattering music sensation Peso Pluma announces his highly anticipated 2024 tour in partnership with Live Nation today, which includes a Mohegan Sun Arena appearance on Friday, October 11th at 8:00pm. After selling out 54 shows in 2023, breaking numerous record awards, and winning a GRAMMY for his album Genesis, Peso Pluma returns to arenas with an all-new show, inclusive of a fully reimagined set design and setlist, featuring his remarkable live band.
Tickets to see Peso Pluma go on sale Friday, February 23rd at Noon via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of Pluma can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 24th, subject to availability.
Hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, Peso Pluma is a trailblazing artist known for his unique style and genuine approach. With 59 million monthly Spotify listeners, he’s made history as the first Mexican artist to top the ‘Daily Top Artists Mexico’ chart. His album “GÉNESIS” broke streaming records, earning him his first GRAMMY® nomination and win for Best cMúsica Mexicana Album in 2024.
His collaborations with artists like Karol G, Anitta, Christian Nodal and more have further propelled him to international acclaim. Peso Pluma is not only a musical powerhouse but a cultural icon, with multiple awards and the launch of his own label, Double P Records, in partnership with George Prajin, he solidifies his impact on the industry.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Feb 19, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Tickets On Sale Friday, February 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 19, 2024) –– Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons have announced The Last Encores tour today. The acclaimed band has decided to perform a limited number of shows including an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, June 7th.
For over 60 years, Valli has sold over 175 million records while capturing the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” This tour promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.
Tickets to see The Original Jersey Boy go on sale Friday, February 23rd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of Valli can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 24th, subject to availability.
In reflecting on the upcoming tour, Frankie Valli shared, “I am eternally grateful for the love and support of our fans throughout the decades. I always loved touring and can’t wait to see the fans.”
The original Jersey boy, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons and his solo success has spawned countless hit singles and his songs have been omnipresent in iconic movies such as “Grease,” “The Deer Hunter,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Conspiracy Theory” and “The Wanderers.” Over 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” from Nancy Wilson’s jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill’s hip-hop makeover.
The Broadway musical Jersey Boys, based on Valli’s life, is the 12th longest-running show on Broadway and has been seen by over 30 million people.
For more information on Frankie Valli, please visit his website or contact Victoria Varela at [email protected].
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Feb 15, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
WHAT: Popular comedian and actor Matt Rife is set to become the latest inductee into Mohegan Sun Arena’s Walk of Fame – the 41st group or individual to receive the honor. Matt Rife will be honored with a Walk of Fame star just hours before the second of his record-breaking five consecutive sold out Mohegan Sun Arena shows during the ProbleMATTic World Tour.
WHEN/ WHERE: Thursday, February 22nd
4:30pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
IN DETAIL: Matt Rife joins the likes of Thomas Rhett, Chris Rock, Luke Combs, Shinedown, Toby Keith, New Kids On The Block, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, and more as the 41st inductee into the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame. Rife will be honored with an induction ceremony on Thursday, February 22nd that includes remarks by Mohegan executives and representation from the Mohegan Tribal Council, followed by the presentation of a star plaque outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Both media and the public are invited to attend.
Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 18.2 million followers, and more than 2 billion views globally.
On November 15th, 2023, the comedian released his highly anticipated Netflix special, Matt Rife: Natural Selection on the streaming service, which garnered outstanding numbers including over 10.3 million views in its first two weeks and earning a Top 10 ranking in 42 countries including #1 in US, Canada, and South Africa.
In addition to stand-up, he made his television debut on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out as the youngest cast member in history for four seasons before moving on to other MTV properties, such as hosting the reboot of TRL and appearing on The Challenge. Other credits include Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fresh Off The Boat, BET’s North Of The 10, and NBC’s comedy competition show Bring The Funny.
The Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame honors individuals who have made major contributions to Mohegan Sun’s success as the Northeast’s top entertainment destination. The names of all those admitted into the Walk of Fame will be etched on a plaque that will be permanently displayed at the entrance of Mohegan Sun Arena.
*Media interested in attending or photographing the ceremony should email Aaron Austin ([email protected]) to RSVP.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Feb 12, 2024 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
With Special Guests Chase Rice & Kaitlin Butts
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 12, 2024) –– Today, Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announces over 30 new dates for his summer Gravel & Gold, Presented by Jersey Mike’s and including a Saturday, August 10th stop at Mohegan Sun Arena. Both Chase Rice & Kaitlin Butts will provide support during the 7:00pm show.
Tickets to see the show full of one-of-a-kind bluegrass moments and impromptu collaborations go on sale Friday, February 16th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Country music fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 17th, subject to availability.
Dierks Bentley released his tenth studio album Gravel & Gold in 2023, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 number one songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 15 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry.
Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but Bentley “has been a mainstay on the country charts since releasing his debut single ‘What Was I Thinkin’ nearly 20 years ago” (Forbes). He also has created professional endeavors outside of music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his four “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” locations. For more information, visit www.Dierks.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Feb 9, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 9, 2024) – Mohegan Sun Arena was named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards on Wednesday, February 7th in Los Angeles, CA. The Pollstar Awards recognize and support the live entertainment business’ most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours and executives. “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” is an inaugural category for the award ceremony, making Mohegan Sun Arena the first to receive the prestigious recognition.
“With over 1,200 casinos in the US, to be singled out as the best by Pollstar is a tribute to the men and women who run our entertainment venues,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “When you put people first, great things happen. This is the second national recognition Mohegan Sun has received for entertainment this year. Both accolades are a validation of excellence for the Mohegan brand, and our dedication to programming some of the best entertainment in the industry. Thank you to Pollstar, our partners at Live Nation, and the experts who voted for us.”
Pollstar has served as “The Voice of Live Entertainment” for over 40 years, providing the most up-to-date, relevant and useful data available for the global concert industry, and serving as the industry leader in covering live entertainment worldwide. This recognition from Pollstar’s panel of experts and members marks the 20th national, entertainment-focused award received by Mohegan Sun. In December 2023, Mohegan Sun, was named the 2024 “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in Newsweek’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
In addition to the 10,000-seat, award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun’s highly regarded live entertainment venues include the Wolf Den, Comix Roadhouse, novelle, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, The Cabaret Theatre, and the newly renovated Sun Patio.
To view the full entertainment calendar, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Feb 6, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
With Special Guests Kerry King and Malevolence
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 6, 2024) –– Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Metal titans Lamb of God and GRAMMY® Award-winning band Mastodon announce the co-headlining Ashes Of Leviathan Tour. The tour finds the two iconic bands joining forces to celebrate the 20th anniversary of two seminal releases: Lamb of God’s biggest-selling album Ashes of the Wake and Mastodon’s acclaimed sophomore album Leviathan, which were both released on August 31, 2004. Both bands will perform their respective albums in full. Special guests Kerry King and Malevolence will support throughout the tour, including the 6:00pm show on Saturday, August 3rd at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets to see these dynamic bands go on sale Friday, February 9th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Lamb of God & Mastodon fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 10th, subject to availability.
Both bands will be supporting a charity of their choice throughout the tour, and fans will have the opportunity to opt-in to donate at checkout when buying their tickets. Lamb of God will support the Living The Dream Foundation, which makes dreams come true for music fans living with life threatening illnesses. Dream Days include hanging out onstage, backstage, and special meet and greets with their favorite bands and artists. To learn more, visit HERE.
Mastodon will support the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. After their manager Nick John tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2018, Mastodon partnered with the organization and has raised nearly $60,000 to fight the disease and support researchers and patients around the globe. The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, and empowering patients and families whose lives are touched by this disease. Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation funds groundbreaking scientific research, provides patient education and support, and sustains hope that this cancer will be eradicated once and for all. To learn more, visit HERE.
Lamb of God’s most recent studio offering, 2022’s Omens, notably marked the band’s sixth consecutive Top 15 debut on the Billboard 200 in addition to capturing #1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, #3 on the Top Album Sales Chart, #3 on the Top Rock Albums Chart, and #5 on the Top Vinyl Albums Chart. Not to mention, it has amassed an unprecedented 60 million streams and counting. Get it HERE and be on the lookout for more from Lamb Of God soon.
Mastodon’s latest studio album, Hushed and Grim, a double LP recorded at the band’s Atlanta studio, Ember City, was produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Rush, Muse, Peter Gabriel). This album, their most expansive song-cycle to date, features 15 distinct tracks and achieved their third consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. Hushed and Grim also earned them a GRAMMY® Award nomination for the track “Pushing The Tides.” Additionally, the album’s single “Teardrinker” secured a top 10 position on the Rock radio charts, a further testament to the band’s widespread acclaim. Listen HERE.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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