Sep 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Rock Opera will perform two shows live in Arena on November 23rd
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to present the live debut of the band’s multi-platinum Rock Opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve” for over 100 shows in 65 cities across North America. This exciting performance comes to Mohegan Sun Arena for two shows on Friday, November 23rd at 3:00pm and 8:00pm.
Tickets are $52.00 and $42.00 and go on sale Friday, September 21st 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, September 22nd, subject to availability.
As one of the top-selling concert acts in the world, Trans-Siberian Orchestra creates one of the most captivating concert experiences on the road today. Insistent on giving their fans the most “value for their dollar,” TSO puts on an over-the-top audio/visual spectacular complete with lasers, pyrotechnics and state-of-the-art lighting.
For the first time ever, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing their acclaimed Rock Opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve,” a heart-warming story of loss and redemption on a magical Christmas Eve in New York City. With more than 7 million albums sold, TSO has inspired generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimensional art form of the Rock Opera. On the road, they have become one of the world’s top acts including a recent mention in Billboard magazine as one of the top touring artists of the past decade. With a $20 million-plus production that has played to over 7 million people in 80+ cities, selling more than $280 million worth of tickets.
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.
Sep 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Talented singer to perform live in Arena on March 27th
P!nk, Grammy Award-winning singer- songwriter and pop culture icon, announced that she will tour North America for the first time in four years, beginning on February 13th. P!nk is known around the world as one of the most captivating live performers of her generation. The recently named COVERGIRL has confirmed 25 dates for “The Truth About Love” Tour presented by COVERGIRL in support of her new album, The Truth About Love, available today. The LiveNation produced arena tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $110.00 and $89.50 and go on sale Saturday, October 6th 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 7th, subject to availability.
Since her debut in 2000, P!nk (Alecia Beth Moore) has released 7 albums (Can’t Take Me Home, M!ssundaztood, Try This, I’m Not Dead, Funhouse, Greatest Hits… So Far!!! and The Truth About Love), sold over 40 million albums, 65 million singles (nearly 20 million digital tracks), over 1 million DVDs worldwide and has had 12 singles in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition, 15 of P!nk’s singles have reached #1 in at least one or more countries.
She is the recipient of 3 Grammy Awards, 2 Billboard Music Awards, 5 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 MTV Europe Awards, 2 People’s Choice Awards and many more. P!nk’s last studio album, Funhouse debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 in the U.K., Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland. The album produced the smash single “So What,” which marked P!nk’s 2nd #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 (after “Lady Marmalade”). Her album Greatest Hits… So Far!!! debuted in the Top 10 in over 13 countries and spawned the hit singles “F**ckin’ Perfect,” which reach #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Raise Your Glass,” which marked P!nk’s 3rd #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. P!nk just released her 6th studio album, The Truth About Love on September 18th. The first single, “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” has sky-rocketed to the top of music charts all over the world and marks P!nk’s 12th Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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.
Sep 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Talented group brings their 2012 tour to Arena on December 21st
Straight No Chaser returns to Mohegan Sun Arena with their unique sound and style courtesy of their “#SNClive” Fall 2012 Tour. The group will perform live on Friday, December 21st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, September 14th 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, September 15th, subject to availability.
Originally formed over a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon – with a massive fanbase, more than 20 million views on YouTube, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with two holiday releases, 2008’s Holiday Spirits and 2009’s Christmas Cheers as well as With A Twist, released in 2010. In an era when so much Pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal – the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense and with a sense of humor.
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.
Sep 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
One of the most successful Rock bands in the past twenty years will perform live in Arena on January 19th
Reprise Records’ Green Day have announced the first leg of their “¡UNO!, ¡DOS!, ¡TRÉ!” Tour. The full-scale North American tour will Rock Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, January 19th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $62.00 and $42.00 and go on sale Friday, September 14th 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, September 15th, subject to availability.
Green Day, which is vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool, are touring in support of their upcoming trilogy of albums Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos! and Green Day ¡Tré!, which Rolling Stone described as, “…heavier and hardened from their time in the trenches but back in the garage, ready for rapture.” Green Day ¡Uno! will be released by Reprise Records on September 25th, followed by Green Day ¡Dos! on November 13th and Green Day ¡Tré! on January 15th. The albums are the follow-up to the Grammy Award-winning 21st Century Breakdown and were produced by the band’s long-time producer Rob Cavallo.
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.
Sep 6, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Sports
Andy Roddick makes his 1st appearance since announcing his retirement and a cast of superstars play in the Ultimate Miracle Match
Andy Roddick gave himself a bittersweet birthday gift on August 30th as he announced his retirement from tennis and proclaimed this year’s U.S. Open would be his final professional tournament. The 30 year-old, 20th ranked tennis player in the world exited Wednesday, September 5th from this year’s U.S. Open and had an emotional goodbye to his fans as he lost to the 7th ranked Juan Martin del Potro. Tennis fans will be able to see him compete in one of his final public appearances at the Match For A Cure at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 14th at 7:00pm.
The headline event is an “Ultimate Miracle Match,” placing Roddick against Miracle Match Foundation founder, leukemia survivor and tennis professional, Bill Przybysz, all while supporting Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and the Miracle Match Foundation. VIP ticket holders and sponsors are invited to attend a gala cocktail reception that will feature a question-and-answer session with the players as well as opportunities for autographs and pictures. Twenty tickets are also being sold for $1,000 each for both beginner and advanced tennis clinics with the celebrity players prior to the main event.
Tickets are on sale now and are available by calling 1.800.745.3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. All general admission seats range in price from $20.00 – $40.00, courtside seats are $65.00 and VIP tickets, which include courtside seats and admission to a pre-match cocktail reception with players are $150.00.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this special one-night event. For more information on sponsorships or tickets to the pro clinic, please contact Danielle Coccomo, Image Marketing Consultants at 203.404.4868.
During his career, Roddick racked up 32 ATP World Tour titles, 33 Davis Cup wins and was the #1 men’s tennis player in the world in 2003 when he won the U.S. Open. “Whatever my faults were, I’ve always felt like I’ve never done anything halfway,” Roddick continued. “This was probably the first time in my career that I can sit here and say, ‘I’m not sure I can put everything into it physically and emotionally. I don’t know if I want to disrespect the game by coasting home.'”
About the Miracle Match Foundation
In 1997, the Miracle Match Foundation was established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by tennis pro Bill Przybysz after he was diagnosed with Leukemia. The foundation’s mission is to help individuals and their families with the challenges they face while battling stem cell-related disorders. Currently, the Foundation provides funding for donor registration programs, hospitality suites and research facilities. For more information on the foundation, visit miraclematchfoundation.com or connect on Facebook at facebook.com/MiracleMatchFoundation.
About Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, the region’s only academic medical center dedicated exclusively to the care of children, is committed to improving children’s physical and emotional health through family-centered care, research, education and advocacy. Named “One of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, Connecticut Children’s offers a full range of quality pediatric services at its hospitals in Hartford and Waterbury, NICUs in Hartford and Farmington, Specialty Care Centers in Fairfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford and Shelton and 11 other practice locations.
For more information, visit connecticutchildrens.org and connect on Facebook (facebook.com/connecticutchildrens) and Twitter (@ctchildrens).
About WKP Sports and Entertainment, LLC
WKP Sports and Entertainment, LLC. is a production company that produces and manages high profile entertainment events. BPS&E has been contracted by the Miracle Match Foundation, a 501(c) 3 charity, to manage its fundraising activities and charitable events.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue 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. 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.
Sep 4, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
One of the most popular bands of the past 30 years will perform live in Arena on November 2nd
As Journey continues on their 2012 tour which kicked off in July, they now have their sights set on a return to Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Loverboy on Friday, November 2nd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Friday, September 7th 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, September 8th, subject to availability.
Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of diamond-certified album holders. Journey was awarded the prestigious “Legend of Live” award at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards in honor of the band’s significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business and in acknowledgement of their commitment to the fans and the art of performing live. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was one of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 tours of the year.
2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which was honored as the Top-selling digital Classic Rock song in history by Nielsen SoundScan. The group also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue 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. 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.
