Sep 23, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment
***Please note: the March 27th and March 28th Sebastian Maniscalco performances have been rescheduled to Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th.
Back to back nights on Friday & Saturday March 27th and 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 23, 2019) – Fresh off a wildly successful, two-year-plus run on his Stay Hungry Tour, Billboard’s 2018 “Comedian of the Year,” Sebastian Maniscalco, returned this month with his new You Bother Me tour. Now comes the man the New York Times calls “America’s hottest comic” has extended the initial run adding 20 more dates in 2020 across the U.S. and Canada. Stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena for back to back nights on Friday & Saturday, March 27th and 28th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $149.00, $99.00, $79.00, and $59.00 and go on sale Friday, September 27th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, September 28th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Touted as ‘the comedian’s comedian” by People, Maniscalco finds himself “at the vanguard of a live comedy revolution” according to Pollstar. And the man NBC Nightly News called “comedy’s new superstar” is showing no signs of slowing down.
“There’s nothing like going to a live show and seeing it in real life,” Maniscalco says in a recent interview with Forbes, who named him as one of the Top 10 highest-grossing stand-up comedians in the world in 2019. “Is there a comedy bubble that’s going to pop soon? Yet to be seen, but as I’ve been in this business, it has gotten progressively better each year and I don’t see it slowing down.”
Not only has the star power of Maniscalco rocketed upward in the past few years thanks to shows described by Billboard as “devastatingly full force comedy,” but also due to his high energy Netflix Original special, Stay Hungry. The special, which was taped over a span of five sold-out shows at the legendary Radio City Music Hall, had Maniscalco playing for a total of 28,312 long-time fans and early believers in his unique comedic voice.
Vulture recently said of the entertainer’s journey to success, “Maniscalco, without a breakout TV or film role, built a tremendous fan base the old-fashioned way: one joke at a time, one audience at a time.” Although he may not have started his career in film, Maniscalco’s loyal fans will continue to see more acting roles from him with a performance opposite Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman. The film arrives in select theaters on November, 1st and premieres on Netflix November 27th. Maniscalco is set to attend the world premiere of the film with the star-studded cast at this year’s New York Film Festival on September 27th.
ABOUT SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO
With a string of record-breaking sold-out comedy appearances, a best-selling memoir Stay Hungry and a role in the award-winning Green Book, 2018 was a milestone year that culminated in comedian, actor and best-selling author Sebastian Maniscalco receiving Billboard’s inaugural “Comedian of the Year” award. The always “hungry” multi-hyphenate followed up that success with arguably “the biggest week of his career” to-date according to Entertainment Weekly by kicking off 2019 with a week that included performing four shows at “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” Madison Square Garden, and releasing his new Netflix Original special, Stay Hungry. He also served as host of the 2019 MTV VMAs.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
Sep 9, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment, Special Events
Sold-Out Smash “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring The Tenderloins” live on Tuesday, December 31st
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 9, 2019) – Critically acclaimed, world-renowned Comedy troupe, and stars of truTV’s hit series Impractical Jokers, The Tenderloins celebrate the beginning of the New Year with “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring The Tenderloins.” Performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, December 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $89.00, $69.00, and $49.00 and go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
ABOUT THE TENDERLOINS
The Tenderloins is a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano – are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. Now in its eighth season, Impractical Jokers follows The Tenderloins as they compete to embarrass each other while being filmed by hidden cameras. With each new season, the show continues to take dares to outrageous levels with new over-the-top hijinks. In addition to the top-rated television show, the group wrapped their first feature film in 2019 and are also debuting a new TV show – TBS’s The Misery Index hosted by Jameela Jamil in Fall 2019. The Troupe has toured steadily over the last four years with its highly-successful, “Where’s Larry?,” “Santiago Sent Us,” & “Cranjis McBasketball” tours playing to hundreds of thousands of fans in the US and UK, including three sold-out nights at Radio City Music Hall, a sold-out Madison Square Garden, and five sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena. Natives of Staten Island, NY, Vulcano, Gatto, Murray and Quinn met while attending high school and later formed The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe in 1999. After years of performing live improv and sketch comedy shows, The Tenderloins crossed over to the web, garnering millions of views for their internet sketches, eventually creating the runaway success Impractical Jokers for truTV. Impractical Jokers is top 5 in its time slot on cable in the US and is the #1 show on Comedy Central in the United Kingdom and India.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
Jul 15, 2019 | Comedy, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is kicking off the New London Pride Festival Weekend with An Evening With Aquaria, Asia & Violet from RuPaul’s Drag Race. This event features crowd-pleasing, interactive performances by some of the best divas in drag.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, August 23rd
9:00pm
Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Guests can lip sync for their lives at An Evening With Aquaria, Asia, & Violet from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Aquaria, Asia O’Hara and Violet Chachki are set to slay the Uncas Ballroom on Friday, August 23rd. Doors open at 8:00pm and the show starts at 9:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 and on sale now through ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. A cash bar is available inside the venue. Guests must be 21+ to attend the event.
After the show, guests can keep the party going at novelle, Mohegan Sun’s new premier nightlife destination, with celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson. There is no cover, for dining and VIP reservations call 860.861.5994.
The New London Pride Festival takes place Saturday, August 24th at Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT. The festival is coordinated by OutCT, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a community through educational, cultural, and social programming that promotes acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of all sexual orientations and gender identities. For more information about the New London Pride Festival and donation opportunities, visit outCT.org.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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.
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May 30, 2019 | Comedy, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping
Treat Dad to a day of drinks and dining specials on Sunday, June 16th.
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 30, 2019) – On Sunday, June 16th, Mohegan Sun’s 80 dining and retail options will be offering fantastic specials and discounts throughout the property in celebration of Father’s Day. The popular Hash House A Go Go will have specials throughout the day for brunch, dinner, and drinks. Other discounts and deals will be offered at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, SolToro, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, and many more.
Hash House A Go Go will offer a few special Father’s Day brunch options like the boss’s breakfast sandwich—a traditional breakfast sandwich with eggs, bacon, pepperjack cheese, fried leeks and the HHAGG twist with ghostpepper aioli, served with crispy potatoes for $13.99. Dads can also try the Machaca breakfast burrito filled with Machada beef, crispy potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs and pico de gallo all wrapped in a giant flour tortilla and topped with homemade ranchero salsa for $14.99. Last but not least is Dad’s Burger for $15.99, a seasoned certified Angus beef patty topped with corned beef, sliced Applewood smoked bacon and homemade mashed potatoes served with French fries.
Need plans for dinner? Hash House A Go Go has a grilled BBQ chicken and pork ribs combo for $17.99 – house roasted chicken and special recipe of pork ribs served with garlic mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and fresh watermelon.
Drink specials include Johnny’s famous BLT Mary “Dads only” at the special price of $13.99 complete with a bacon/salt rim, trimmed with a fresh big o’ tomato wheel, a smoked bacon slice, rib of lettuce and white toast served in a 24 oz. souvenir slanted glass. Pops can also keep it classy yet casual with the 25 oz. Bud in a Bag for $5.99
Hash House A Go Go’s specials valid for one day only – June 16, 2019. A limited number of reservations are available between 8:00am to 10:00am and 2:00pm to 5:00pm. For reservations, call 860.862.4646. All other times are first-come, first-serve.
At The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, dad can enjoy a savory Backyard BBQ platter that consists of a half rack of smoked spare ribs, beer braised pulled pork, Bourbon BBQ chicken, served with cornbread, baked beans and pasta salad for $29.00. Live music will be provided by Steve Cleary. Steve Cleary has been performing since 1992, playing original Rock, Jazz, Folk, Funk, Blues, Progressive, Rock-A-Billy, Reggae and Celtic music. The singer (and sometimes songwriter) plays a range of instruments from the guitar to the harmonica and everything in-between, bringing a solo acoustic act that begins at 1:00pm.
The carne asada at SolToro is perfect for dads looking for a juicy 12 oz. ribeye, shishito peppers and frijoles borrachos for $36.00.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is showing appreciation for fathers on June 16th by offering a complimentary logoed steak knife to the first 23 fathers who order the Delmonico steak. Dads can also please their taste buds with the Veal Tomahawk chop, morel duxelle and local fiddleheads for $75.00.
Right next door at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe are delicious cider-brined double-cut pork chops and scalloped apples for $20.00. Guests can also enjoy a 16 oz. Prime rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus for $29.00.
Dads can feel like they’re the best of the land and sea by checking out Jasper White Summer Shack’s Surf and Turf dinners.
Get dad the perfect gift from The Shops at Mohegan Sun!
The Art of Shaving has a Father’s Day special available from May 28th – June 17th. Guests who spend a minimum of $75.00 can choose between a free facial wash, facial scrub, hair styling product or overnight balm. Guests who spend a minimum of $150.00 can pick two items of their choice. And those who spend a minimum of $250.00 will have the choice of three! Limit one of each, three items max per transaction, while supplies last.
The Art of Shaving is also launching The Heated Razor, just in time for Father’s Day. With this first-of-its-kind razor, dads will experience the feeling of a hot towel shave, courtesy of the razor’s warming bar technology.
Tommy Bahama has the essentials to get dads ready for the beach, including great pair of shades, tech fabric shirts, swimwear and fragrance! For full details, visit the Tommy Bahama website.
Enjoy Father’s Day with some of the best live entertainment around. At the Wolf Den, audiences looking for a rocking good time can count on David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars, a team of top-notch musicians who provide a solid night of entertainment.
At Comix Roadhouse, comedy hypnotist Jim Spinnato brings the laughs with his 5:00pm matinee. Guests can sit back and relax as Jim provides a combination of magic, illusion, and laughs for all. Guests who attend the matinee can also enjoy a 15% off Happy Hour special before 6:00pm. Comix Roadhouse is also holding a special Father’s Day addition of Silly Sundays with Mike Koutrobis. Mike’s witty and sarcastic commentary has brought him to clubs, colleges, and corporations throughout North America, appearing alongside some of the top headliners in the world. During this show, any dad who shows a picture of their child will get 50% off a regular sized Comix Cocktail (Limit one per Dad).
Basketball fans can watch Mohegan Sun’s own Connecticut Sun take on the Seattle Storm in the Mohegan Sun Arena at 3:30pm.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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.
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May 21, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment
This summer on Saturday, August 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 21, 2019) – International award-winning actor and comedian, Chris Tucker, will return to Mohegan Sun Arena with a hilarious new stand-up routine on Saturday, August 10th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00, $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Friday, May 24th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Chris Tucker is best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. He became a favorite on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday starring alongside Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker embarked on his first production as executive producer and co-starred in the hit movie, Money Talks and shortly after appeared in the highly successful Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element.
In 2006, Tucker negotiated an unprecedented $25 million salary to appear in Rush Hour 3, which at the time made him the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Chris Tucker co-starred in the 2013 Oscar nominated film Silver Linings Playbook. His first stand-up film, Chris Tucker Live, was released exclusively on Netflix in 2015, and marked the first project that Tucker has starred in and executively produced through his company, Chris Tucker Entertainment. Tucker’s latest film is Ang Lee’s powerful Iraq war-centric film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. To date, Tucker has starred in films that have collectively grossed over one billion dollars in box office sales world-wide.
In 2018, he attained a successful U.S. and international comedy stand-up tour, receiving rave reviews from all over the world. His 2018 tour included a UK stop for shows in September thru October and also his first ever stand-up comedy show in South Africa in November.
Outside of comedy, Tucker is a dedicated humanitarian traveling around the world doing philanthropic work to make a difference through his Chris Tucker Foundation (CTF). A non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in youth and families locally, nationally and internationally through innovative initiatives and by funding life-changing programs. His participation in the documentary, MTV’s Diary of Bono and Chris Tucker: Aiding Africa MTV Fight for Your Right Aiding Africa and in the Live 8 concert, served his mission to help raise awareness and money to combat the AIDS crisis and poverty in Africa. It has been his passion ever since, to continue to use his life and work to make a positive difference locally and globally.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
Mar 11, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Live on Saturday, May 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 11, 2019) – Charismatic actor and comedian, Cedric “The Entertainer” is best known for his crowd-pleasing performances in hit films and television shows such as Barbershop, Be Cool, The Original Kings of Comedy and TV’s #1 new comedy The Neighborhood on CBS, to mention just a few of many more. Cedric will be performing at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 11th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $39.00, $29.00 and $19.00 and go on sale Friday, March 15th 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, March 16th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Cedric’s universal appeal, versatility and tremendous career success spanning film, live performances and television have solidified his standing as one of the premier entertainers in the world. July 2018, Cedric received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Other notable accolades Cedric has been honored with are The AFTRA Award of “Excellence in Television Programming,” the NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actor” for The Proud Family, record-breaking four consecutive NAACP Image Awards for “Outstanding Supporting Actor” for The Steve Harvey Show, and The Richard Pryor “Comic of the Year Award.”
On the big screen, the multi-talented funnyman has consistently co-starred alongside some of the most renowned film actors. He was most recently seen in the comedy feature Why Him?, BarberShop: The Next Cut, Top Five, and many additional films. Additionally, Cedric has displayed tremendous voiceover talent in the beloved family features Disney’s Planes, Charlotte’s Web, Madagascar and sequels. Currently, on the television front, Cedric co-stars with Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish in the new hit TBS comedy series, The Last OG. Simultaneously, The Neighborhood was announced as Cedric’s new TV comedy series at CBS, in which he now stars and also executive produce.
As a philanthropist, Cedric founded The Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation, which provides college scholarships and outreach programs to enhance the lives of inner-city youth and their families in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. The foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships and countless incentives and plans to extend its reach to a national level.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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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