Aug 22, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 22, 2018) – Following her unforgettable VMA performance, Nicki Minaj has decided to reevaluate elements of production on the NickiHndrxx Tour. The outing will now kick off in Europe this coming February as planned. Nicki has decided to contribute more time to rehearsal ahead of the tour’s launch to make certain her fans get the absolute best quality show that they deserve.
Due to scheduling conflicts, Future will not be on the North American run. Nicki Minaj will be announcing new North American dates to kick off in May 2019. Refunds for the previously scheduled North American dates will be available at point of purchase, with new Nicki Minaj on – sale details announced soon.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 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.
Aug 22, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Animal House at Mohegan Sun with a toga party in the Uncas Ballroom featuring Otis Day & The Knights on September 15th. Before the main event stop by The Shops at Mohegan Sun for a Signings & Sightings event with Tim Matheson!
WHEN: Saturday, September 15th
7:30pm – Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
8:00pm – 40th Anniversary Toga Party
Uncas Ballroom
NOTE: Media opportunities are available for Tim Matheson. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: “TOGA, TOGA, TOGA” to be exact! Mohegan Sun is throwing a toga tribute dance party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic comedy Animal House on Saturday, September 15th. The Uncas Ballroom transforms into a toga dance party with a special performance courtesy of Otis Day & The Knights and an appearance by Tim Matheson! Must be 21 or over to attend the event, cash bar available. Tickets are $30.00 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
You know what you need to do? Before the main event on Saturday, September 15th, grab your toga and come to The Shops concourse for an exclusive free Signings & Sightings event with the charismatic, smooth talking, rush chairman from the epic movie, Animal House, Tim Matheson. Ah, I think you like the idea.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed at the signing location starting at 6:00pm. Talent will be signing copies of headshots distributed at the event or one personal item per person. Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will be taking photos.
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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Aug 22, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: Meet Adam Rippon of Dancing with the Stars: Athletes during a special Reality Check event at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, September 6th.
WHEN: Thursday, September 6th
7:00pm – Live Discussion and Q&A
7:30pm – Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Dance your way to Mohegan Sun’s Shops concourse on September 6th and see Bronze Medalist Adam Rippon, champion from Dancing with the Stars: Athletes during a live discussion and Q&A plus participate in a free signing at this Reality Check event.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed at the signing location starting at 5:00pm. Talent will be signing copies of headshots distributed at the event or one personal item per person. Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will be taking photos, there will be no personal photos.
Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jenna Johnson will not be taking part in this Reality Check event. Instead, a Q&A and signing with Adam Rippon will be taking place in The Shops concourse and guests are encouraged to attend.
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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Aug 20, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Located in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den
WHAT: Do you have big dreams of performing in an award – winning venue where acts like Luke Bryan, Barenaked Ladies and Pentatonix have taken the stage? Turn that dream into a rockin’ reality when Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications present Locals Live 2018 inside the Wolf Den! You could be chosen to perform live at Mohegan Sun for the grand prize of $5,000 cash!
WHEN/ WHERE: Every Wednesday from November 7th to December 12th (excluding November 21st) from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in the Wolf Den. The finals will take place on Wednesday, December 12th where the top four bands will compete for the Grand Prize.
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun & Hall Communications are back hosting another exciting 5 – week contest, where 16 local bands and musicians, four per week, will compete live at the Wolf Den. The four bands/musicians that receive the most overall votes from the audience will compete in the finals on December 12th in front of expert judges to vie for the $5,000 grand prize, second place receives $1,000. Come out and vote for your favorite!
Enjoy $3.00 Bud & Bud Light specials and text to vote for your favorite! The voting period for each act is open on the night of their performances from the hours of 8:00pm – 11:59pm. Voters can text in their vote up to a maximum of 5 times. The top four bands from each night with the highest votes will perform on December 12th.
Simply click here for rules and to submit your demo video!
To view the Wolf Den calendar, visit mohegansun.com/wolfden.
Deadline to Enter: Monday, September 17th
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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Aug 14, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Coming to Mohegan Sun, Sunday, October 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 14, 2018) – SO YOUR THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 15 – time Emmy Award – winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, returns to the road this fall with their annual tour, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018. Kicking off October 13th in Atlantic City, NJ at Ocean Resort Casino, the show performs in 40 – plus markets over the course of two months, stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 14th at 7:00pm.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018 features the Top 10 contestants from Season 15 which include the following: Jensen Arnold, Hannahlei Cabanilla, Genessy Castillo, Evan DeBenedetto, Jay Jay Dixonbey, Magdalena Fialek, Darius Hickman, Chelsea Hough, Cole Mills, and Slavik Pustovoytov with more cast announcements to come. Meet the Top Ten here.
Tickets are $49.00, $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, August 17th 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, August 18th, subject to availability.
Fans can witness the hottest show-stopping routines from Season 15 as well as original pieces choreographed specifically for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018. Industrial Media’s 19 Entertainment and dick clark productions will present audiences across the country with many surprises from the most respected show in the dance community and promises to be an unforgettable night of dance by some of the world’s most talented performers up – close – and – personal, boldly transporting the small screen experience, enjoyed by millions, to the stage.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018 is directed by visionary director Raj Kapoor with dance routines overseen by Emmy Award – winning star choreographer Mandy Moore. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018 is produced by Faculty Productions in association with Industrial Media.
For more information on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018, visit dancelivetour.com.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 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.
Aug 13, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live Thursday, October 4, 2018; Tickets on sale Friday, August 17th
With Special Guest Antonia Bennett
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 13, 2018) – Mohegan Sun proudly presents Tony Bennett, the 19 Grammy Award – winning musician whose music spans over six decades. Performing live inside Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, October 4th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $65.75 and $45.75 and go on sale Friday, August 17th 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, August 18th, subject to availability.
At the age of 92, Tony Bennett is not slowing down and his last recording, “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90” just won a Grammy Award for his son Dae Bennett who produced the album. This past November, the Library Of Congress presented Bennett with the “Gershwin Prize” marking the first time that an interpretive singer has been honored. The event was broadcast on PBS Nationally this January and featured tribute performances by Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Gloria Estefan and many others. Tony’s latest album will be a collaborative project with long – time friend and colleague Diana Krall. The album titled, LOVE IS HERE TO STAY, set for a September 14th release, celebrates the music of the Gershwins. On the same day, a new book, Tony Bennett: On Stage and in the Studio, will be released and provides an insightful look into Tony’s illustrious recording career highlighted by an extensive array of photographs, memorabilia and artwork.
With worldwide record sales in the millions and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, Tony Bennett is a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his legendary vocals and charming stage presence. His long list of achievements, spanning over 60 years, includes 19 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy “Lifetime Achievement Award,” making this artist a true international treasure. His signature tunes, such as “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” and “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” form part of the fabric of American music culture. Having celebrated his 90th birthday in August of 2016, the milestone was marked by the presentation of TONY BENNETT CELEBRATES 90: The Best is Yet To Come a two – hour prime time special that aired in December.
For more information on Tony Bennett, visit tonybennett.com.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 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.
