Jan 21, 2015 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Uncasville, CT (January 21, 2015) – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce the cancellation of the Linkin Park concert scheduled for Friday, January 30th in Mohegan Sun Arena.
In a statement by the band:
“Linkin Park regret to inform their fans they must cancel the remaining dates of The Hunting Party tour through February 14th, due to a leg injury of lead vocalist Chester Bennington. The injury requires immediate medical attention making it physically impossible for Bennington to perform. Chester says, ‘I’m really disappointed this injury has made it impossible to continue with this tour. The first couple of shows were just magical. We will truly miss not being with our fans for the next few weeks. Hope to see you again soon.’”
Fans can seek refunds at point of purchase.
Jan 12, 2015 | Breaking News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 12, 2015) – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the upcoming Reality Check featuring Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray of ABC’s The Bachelorette has been cancelled. The event was to take place on Friday, January 16th at 8:30pm.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on upcoming events, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Jan 12, 2015 | Breaking News, General News, Travel & Leisure
Fastest way from New York to Mohegan Sun with door-to-door service offered with style and ease
Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun has partnered with BLADE, the first digitally driven brand in short distance aviation (acting as agent of FAA & DOT licensed air carriers), to offer guests round-trip flights to one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Launching on Friday, January 16th, round-trip helicopter flights will be offered from New York City directly to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT (landing on its own on-property FAA-approved helipad). The 112-mile one-way trip will take approximately 45 minutes from the BLADE Terminal at the East 34th Street heliport in mid-town Manhattan.
“Mohegan Sun is a spectacular property offering epic experiences that should include accessible and efficient transportation via BLADE,” says Bobby Soper, President and CEO of Mohegan Sun. “We are incredibly excited to offer our guests a door-to-door crowdsourcing option that meets today’s need for transportation on demand in the most sophisticated way possible.”
Mohegan Sun and BLADE will be arranging one-way trips every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as value packages of round-trip flights focused around arena concerts, signature events, food & dining occasions and gaming specials. The first specialty package of 2015 will include a flight to the Casino and tickets to Linkin Park in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, January 30th. Upcoming packages may also include Fleetwood Mac, Ariana Grande, and Miranda Lambert.
“Never before has a traveler been able to leave New York City – fly to Mohegan, enjoy a world class show, have a terrific dining experience, play in the casino and be back home in NYC by midnight,” says Evan Licht, General Manager of BLADE. “Our partnership with Mohegan Sun, allows us to extend the traffic-free BLADE experience to one of the area’s most sought after destinations.”
The BLADE app offers users the ability to purchase a single seat or launch their own crowdsourced flight. The cost for a one-way seat is as low as $625. BLADE is a service open to all guests and visitors to Mohegan Sun. You do not need to be a player or part of the Mohegan Sun rewards program called, Momentum, to use this service. Momentum members, however, can use their Momentum points to pay for the service should they want to. All weekend flights will depart from West 30th Street. All weekday flights will launch from the BLADE Terminal at East 34th Street.
Mohegan Sun’s partnership with BLADE supports the property’s marketing focus on New Yorkers. The new FULL OF LIFE advertising campaign offers a vibrant time-lapse video showcasing an endless “To Do” list of sights, shops, restaurants, clubs, concerts, sporting events, hotel accommodations, spa and golf as the perfect weekend destination. Offering New Yorkers transportation to and from the property in the most efficient and stylish way possible seemed like the next step in catering to the NYC lifestyle.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Located in Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as a 10,000-seat Arena. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About BLADE: BLADE, the first digitally driven brand in short distance aviation, has revolutionized how travelers plan flights. The company arranges individual seats or the opportunity to crowdsource flights directly from an iOS or Android app.[1] BLADE’s app enables carriers to optimize efficiencies and provide dynamic scheduling while passing savings and enhanced convenience to customers. The company prides itself on providing irreverent style and its unique brand of customer service for all travelers. Follow us on instagram.com/flyblade, twitter.com/flybladenow and at www.flyblade.com
[1] BLADE arranges flights as agent of the customer or agent of FAA and DOT licensed air carriers.
Oct 13, 2014 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Special Events
One of Comedy’s best heads to Mohegan Sun on December 31st; Tickets on sale Friday
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 13, 2014) — The funniest, freshest face on television, Amy Schumer, will be bringing her blend of honesty and unapologetic humor to Mohegan Sun Arena for an 8:00pm show this New Year’s Eve.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, October 17th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, October 18th, subject to availability.
*This show is for mature audiences only.
Schumer is the creator, star, writer and executive producer of Inside Amy Schumer, the popular Comedy Central and Emmy nominated television series which premiered in April 2013 to the network’s highest season premiere ratings of the year. Schumer’s provocative and hilariously wicked mind is on full display as she explores topics revolving around sex, relationships and the general whirlwind life can be through a series of scripted vignettes, stand-up comedy and man-on-the-street interviews. The show will return for a 3rd season next year.
This summer she completed production on Universal’s Trainwreck that Schumer wrote and will star in alongside Bill Hader, Tilda Swinton and Brie Larson. Judd Apatow will produce and direct the feature film that is scheduled to be released in July 2015.
Schumer’s hit one-hour stand-up special, Mostly Sex Stuff, became Comedy Central’s second-highest rated special in 2012. She was also one of the featured comedians on Comedy Central’s Roast of Roseanne, which followed her memorable and quotable performance on the 2011 Roast of Charlie Sheen.
She was recently seen in such critically acclaimed series as FX’s Louie and HBO’s Girls. Previously, Schumer had a recurring role on the third season of Adult Swim’s Delocated, and guest starred in the latest season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
On the big screen, Schumer filmed the feature Seeking a Friend for the End of the World starring Steve Carrell and Kiera Knightley, as well as Price Check, an independent feature opposite Parker Posey which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
Her album Cutting placed in the top 5 of the Billboard Charts and has been included on multiple “Best Comedy Albums of the Year” awards’ lists.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the 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 10, 2014 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Set list to include iconic songs: “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “My Generation,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Who Are You” and “Pinball Wizard.”First leg of tour to kick off in April in Tampa, Fl; Tickets on sale Friday, October 17th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 10, 2014) — The Who, one of Rock’s most legendary and defining bands, will celebrate their 50-year legacy when they bring their “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour to North America in 2015. “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will kick off its spring run April 15TH in Tampa, FL and include 20 stops throughout the east before wrapping May 30th in Forest Hills, NY. Mohegan Sun Arena will host the Rock greats on Sunday, May 24th for a 7:30pm show. “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour is being presented by AEG Live.
Tickets are $145.00 and $109.00 and go on sale Friday, October 17th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster and www.thewho.com. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, October 18th, subject to availability.
Citi is the official credit card of “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for the U.S. dates beginning Monday, October 13th at 10:00am through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
“From the band’s first hit single ‘I Can’t Explain’ to pioneering the rock opera with Tommy, The Who is one of the most influential and storied bands of our time,” said Jennifer Breithaupt, SVP of Entertainment Marketing for Citi. “This will be one of the most anticipated tours of 2015 and we are delighted to be able to offer Citi cardmembers early access to see this legendary band perform.”
Set lists on these shows will take their audience on an “Amazing Journey” through The Who’s entire career, from the band’s early days to classic albums including Who’s Next, Tommy, Quadrophenia, My Generation and Live at Leeds, through the present day.
Exclusive VIP packages for the “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour includes reserved tickets with amazing seats, special access to THE WHO’S VIP preshow soundcheck, pre-show VIP parties, autographed limited edition memorabilia and much more. Additional details on tickets and VIP packages can be found at www.thewho.com. In addition, $1 from each ticket sold on “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will benefit Teen Cancer America (www.teencanceramerica.org).
The classic songs fans can expect to hear on “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will appear on the band’s forthcoming Who Hits 50! collection. Set for an October 27th, 2014 release on Geffen/Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), this definitive collection of The Who’s greatest tracks–from their very first recordings as The High Numbers right up to the present day with the brand new track “Be Lucky”–is being released to coincide with the band’s 50th anniversary tour.
The show–described by Pete Townshend as–“Hits, Picks, Mixes and Misses” will see the band play all their classic anthems as well as tackling deeper cuts from their catalog.
“This is the beginning of the long goodbye,” says Roger Daltrey of the upcoming tour.
Pete Townshend commented, “Trying to stay young. Not wearing socks. Growing a great big Woodcutter’s beard. Might even wear a check shirt on stage and get a tattoo of a Union Jack. Always a fashion victim. But under no illusions. We are what we are, and extremely good at it, but we’re lucky to be alive and still touring.”
The Who have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane. Each of them was a pioneer. Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic virtuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger. They exploded conventional rhythm and blues structures, challenged pop music conventions, and redefined what was possible on stage, in the recording studio, and on vinyl. As they enter their 50th year, the band is still going strong, winning rave reviews for their performances of Quadrophenia in 2013.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the 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 9, 2014 | Breaking News, General News
“Full Of Life” campaign celebrates epic experiences 
Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun is rolling out a new campaign designed to breathe life and energy into the increasingly competitive gaming and entertainment industries. The campaign, ‘Full of Life,’ was designed by NY-based TAXI, INC. and spotlights the Connecticut property’s longstanding brand image of “distinctiveness.” According to Kelton Global Research, June 2014, perceptions of Mohegan Sun always tie back to “impressive and inviting atmosphere.” Unlike most competing destinations, the property features authentically striking and even inspiring spectacles throughout that contribute to its standing in the industry.
Showing off its best amenities at this time positions Mohegan Sun as the one of a kind experience that it has always aimed to be. The new campaign is also an attempt to rise above and beyond the casino business where the operation believes it belongs. The new campaign is on point with key industry trends presented at the recent 2014 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions. Guests are choosing destinations based on complete entertainment offerings and not just gaming. The new communications showcase Mohegan Sun’s endless “To Do” list of sights, shops, restaurants, clubs, concerts, sporting events, hotel accommodations, spa and golf.
The ‘Full of Life” campaign uses fluid, in vogue time-lapse video techniques to demonstrate the excitement and fun of the unique and original experiences offered there.
“We have always positioned Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premiere gaming, and entertainment destination, but ‘Full Of Life’ takes us to the next level,” said George Galinsky, Sr. Vice President of Marketing Communications. “This vibrant campaign shows off our spectacular property full of epic experiences just waiting to be had. We are paying homage to the rich architecture and diverse entertainment that put Mohegan Sun in the small and unique group of the ultimate getaway destinations.”
The new campaign launches this month and coincides with the property’s 18th anniversary.
Two Connecticut firms are also contributors handling the media planning and buying for the new branding effort: Media Storm, South Norwalk, CT and Mintz & Hoke, Avon, Ct. The campaign includes newspapers, television, online advertising, billboards, social media, radio, magazines and more.
For more information on ‘Full Of Life’ and all of the events happening at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/mohegansun, Twitter @MoheganSun and Instagram @mohegansun.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About TAXI: TAXI is an NYC based advertising and communications Agency owned by London-based WPP, with offices in the United States and Canada. Built on the mantra “Doubt the Conventional,” – it guides everything we do. It means we’re never looking for the usual route; we’re looking for the smartest. The agency is recognized for its strategic, creative, digital, and design capabilities. Major clients include Kraft, Mohegan Sun, Campbell’s, Bombardier and Capital One. Visit us at taxi-nyc.com, or Facebook at facebook.com/taxiglobal.
