Oct 22, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
2013 North American Tour comes to Arena on February 22nd
Following the release of their best-selling new album, Overexposed, Grammy-winning recording artists Maroon 5 have announced details of their 2013 North American tour presented by Sony Xperia™ Smartphones. Maroon 5 will be joined by Neon Trees and Owl City as they take the Mohegan Sun Arena stage on Friday, February 22nd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $85.00 and $65.00 and go on sale Saturday, October 27th 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 Sunday, October 28th, subject to availability.
This past summer marked the debut of Maroon 5’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Overexposed. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA, the release is a rich, Pop-infused collection that Rolling Stone referred to as “their best yet” and People Magazine called “sweet Soul kissed Pop.” The release of the album quickly reinforced the group’s status as a powerhouse in popular music. Overexposed features a series of chart-topping singles including “Payphone” which immediately shot straight to #1 on both the Top 40 and Hot Adult Contemporary charts and “One More Night” which has been at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five straight weeks. The third single off of the album “Daylight” is scheduled to impact radio this November. Maroon 5 will debut the song on The Voice on November 8th.
Capturing their first of three Grammy Awards as “Best New Artist” of 2005 and going on to sell more than 17 million albums worldwide, Maroon 5’s releases have gone Gold and Platinum in over 35 countries. The band won over fans and critics alike with the hybrid Rock/R&B sound they introduced on their debut album, Songs About Jane and their double-Platinum album, It Won’t Be Soon Before Long which included hits like “Makes Me Wonder” and “If I Never See Your Face Again.” In 2010, the band released their third studio album, Hands All Over which also recently went Platinum. The collection featured two hit singles including the Hot Adult Contemporary smash “Misery” and the anthem “Moves Like Jagger” which climbed to the #1 spot on the Top 40 and Hot Adult Contemporary charts and also claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
In addition to his work with Maroon 5, Adam Levine has returned for a third season as a coach on the #1 NBC hit series The Voice. Adam also recently made his small screen acting debut on the hit FX Drama American Horror Story: Asylum and has landed a lead role in the major motion picture film, Can A Song Save Your Life from director John Carney.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Oct 17, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Special Events
This Veterans Day weekend, Network Connecticut hosts a day filled with fun, entertainment and more with all proceeds benefitting multiple veteran organizations
Uncasville, CT – This Veterans Day weekend, come honor the men and women who have served our country with a day filled with fun, entertainment and so much more as Network Connecticut hosts a special party at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, November 10th. The event, which will take place in the Uncas Ballroom from 11:00am to 5:00pm, will include live entertainment featuring Grammy-nominated Blues legend James Montgomery, Illusionist David Martin as seen on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, great food, boutiques, raffles and family fun.
“I’ve seen firsthand the power of people coming together and making a difference,” said Ann Nyberg, founder of NetworkConnecticut.com. “Celebrate Our Veterans at Mohegan Sun is a collaboration of many to make a difference in the lives of our veterans who scarified so much for our nation.”
Tickets are $20.00 per person and available for purchase at the doors to the event. Veterans and children under 14 are free. Guests who donate a suit at the event will also be given complimentary access. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Save a Suit organization and Operation: Music Aid.
“On behalf of Save-A-Suit, we are excited and honored to participate in this important event,” said Scott Sokolowski, Founder of SaveASuit.org. “We want to establish a sense of empowerment within each and every veteran who has served our country by providing them with the basic necessities essential for economic stability and success.”
“In addition to celebrating our veterans, we would love to leave a positive imprint within those who have sacrificed their lives for our nation.” Sokolowski added. “We encourage everyone in the community to come out and support our nation’s heroes.”
Additional sponsors and donors of the event include jetBlue Airways, Wells Fargo, N.A, Key Hundai, Sir Speedy of Branford CT, Colby Strategic Marketing and Charity Rides among others.
About Save-A-Suit : Save-A-Suit is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides veterans and college graduates with professional business attire and the confidence needed to succeed. It was established in Shelton, CT in 2010. Since formulating, the foundation has successfully donated over $300,000 worth of professional business attire to over 1,000 honorable veterans and college graduates. Learn more at saveasuit.org.
About Network Connecticut: NetworkConnecticut.com is a high-quality, online, on demand network that combines viewer contributed content with original programming that engages, involves and resonates with all aspects of the Connecticut community. This platform is a place for the people of Connecticut to speak neighbor to neighbor and town to town; the hub of Connecticut. We are creating a new network model whose primary mission is to generate goodwill, connect people and generate resources that can be redeployed where they are most needed in our state. Real Conversations. Real Life. Learn more by connecting with us at [email protected] or on Facebook at facebook.com/NetworkConnecticut.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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 and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Oct 16, 2012 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events
Actress who plays Tara Thornton on the hit HBO series will be on hand meeting fans and signing autographs
WHAT: Fans of HBO’s hit series True Blood are in for a treat when Rutina Wesley takes part in a Signings & Sightings on Saturday, October 27th. The event starts at 9:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun where fans can get free autographs and greet the star actress. Wesley will also be stopping by the Halloween Costume Party taking place on the patio of Todd English’s Tuscany later that night.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the popularity of this event, the signing will be bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed starting at 8:00pm on Saturday, October 27th on a first-come, first-served basis at the signing stage in The Shops concourse and must be worn in order to gain entrance into this event.
Wesley’s appearance is part of Mohegan Sun’s Halloween celebrations. For more information on her appearance or other activities happening that evening, please visit mohegansun.com/entertainment/halloween.html
WHEN: Saturday, October 27th
9:00pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT RUTINA WESLEY: Born in Las Vegas to a tap dancer father and showgirl mother, Rutina Wesley is a film, stage and television actress. After graduating from the esteemed Juilliard School of Drama in 2005, Wesley was featured in the Broadway play, The Vertical Hour alongside Julianne Moore. Her screen debut came in 2007 with the film How She Move which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. She landed her best known role as Tara Thornton on the HBO series True Blood that same year.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of thelargest, 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 and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Oct 15, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Sports
The 2013 “You Write The Rules’’ World Tour comes to Arena on February 14th
Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are again introducing something unparalleled in the history of sports and family entertainment, taking kid participation and fun to a whole new level. Experience the excitement when the the Globetrotters come to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, February 14th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $72.00, $48.00, $29.50, $24.50 and $17.50 and are on sale now and available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster, subject to availability. 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.
Before the game, take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your family spending time on the court with the Globetrotters one-on-one – shooting, trying out ball tricks plus opportunities for autographs and photos. The unique 30-minute pre-show, “Magic Pass,” will create memories that will last a lifetime.
This year’s Globetrotters’ roster features stars such as Nate “Big Easy” Lofton and Shane “Scooter” Christensen. They will join many other fan favorites including, 7-foot-4 Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton and female star, Fatima “TNT” Maddox. The North American leg of the 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour will tip-off on December 26, 2012 and will run through April of 2013. The team will play over 270 games in nearly 240 cities in 45 states and nine Canadian provinces.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Oct 11, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
The 50th anniversary of this holiday classic will take place on December 15th and 16th
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Albano’s Nutcracker this winter featuring its live orchestra as it enters its 11th anniversary holiday season at Mohegan Sun Arena. The performances will be held on Saturday, December 15th at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 16th at 2:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now and are available at the Mohegan Sun Box and Ticketmaster, subject to availability. 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.
The Albano Ballet Company production of The Nutcracker celebrates 50 years and is a holiday favorite at Mohegan Sun, thrilling audiences old, young and in-between. See the astounding 35-foot LED glowing Christmas tree. Share its magic as it grows on high!
Lavish costumes, new theatrical scenery, international stars and a cast of over 100 dancers bring to life the story of a beautiful Nutcracker Christmas gift that transports a child named Clara to a magical world with giant mice, a Cavalier Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The story of the Nutcracker embraces Christmas and its symbolic tree that grows to huge proportions. Giant mice with blinking eyes and an exploding cannon are part of the dazzling stage theatrics. The 2012 edition of this Classic Christmas Ballet features new choreography and a live orchestra and chorale.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Oct 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Multi-talented performer will rock the Arena on December 31st
Cyndi Lauper will make a special trip this New Year’s Eve to Mohegan Sun Arena as she brings in 2013 with a variety of her infectious chart-topping hits on Monday, December 31st at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, October 12th 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 13th, subject to availability.
After more than 25 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 30 million, Lauper has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move.
In the past five years, Lauper has released two diverse, Grammy-nominated and critically-acclaimed albums — 2008’s Bring Ya To Tha Brink (which featured two #1 Billboard Dance tracks) and 2010’s Memphis Blues (the top selling Blues album of 2010, #1 on the Billboard’s Blues Chart for 14 weeks).
The next year will prove to be another amazing period for this career artist as Lauper teams with Harvey Fierstein to bring the cult-favorite film Kinky Boots to life on Broadway.
Kinky Boots is Lauper’s stunning creative, theatrical debut – she previously appeared in the 2006 revival of Threepenny Opera as Jenny, a performance The New York Times described as “teary, soulful intensity.” Kinky Boots made its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago last week and will open at Broadway’s Al Hirschfield Theatre on April 4, 2013.
In January, Lauper will premiere her WE tv reality show in partnership with Mark Burnett’s One Three Inc, bringing viewers along on all-access journey into her personal and professional life. The show will welcome fans in to witness her constant, as Cyndi says, “struggle with the juggle.”
As always, Lauper continues her philanthropic work through her foundation, the True Colors Fund. The True Colors Fund was co-founded by Cyndi Lauper to inspire and engage everyone, especially straight people, to become active participants in the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality and to raise awareness about and bring an end to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
