Jan 9, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Keny Vance And The Planotones are cancelling all of their current shows, likely through April, due to a health concerns. They will be missed, as Kenny has performed at every Mohegan Sun show since Volume III.
Joining the lineup in their place for Sunday, January 19th will be the one and only Lou Christie (“Lightning Strikes”; “Two Faces Have I”; “The Gypsy Cried”). It will mark his first time at Mohegan Sun Arena in many years! Lou is one the most dynamic and crowd-pleasing artists of the 50’s-60’s era, and Jon “Bowzer” Bauman is thrilled to have him. Don’t miss Lou’s return to the Arena!
In addition, Jay Siegel’s Tokens will still be performing on Sunday, January 19th and in fact, Kurt “Frenchy” Yahjian of the Planotones will be singing with them for the very first time ever! Jay Siegel’s Tokens promise a moving tribute to friend and colleague Jay Traynor, the original lead singer of Jay & The Americans, who recently passed away.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th 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 #3 in the Nation and #3 in the World for top stops in 2013 and also ranked the Arena 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.
Jan 8, 2014 | Entertainment, Special Events
Mohegan Sun Arena welcomes the comedian on Saturday, May 24th
Superstar comedian, author and talk show host, Chelsea Handler, is set to embark on a national stand-up comedy tour in support of the release of her fifth book, Uganda Be Kidding Me. The tour heads to Uncasville for a 8:00pm show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 24th.
Tickets are $65.00 and $45.00 and go on sale Friday, January 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, January 11th, subject to availability. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Thursday, January 9th at 10:00am through Monday, January 13th at 10:00pm.
Perhaps best known as the outspoken host of E!’s late night talk show, Chelsea Lately, Handler continues to offer international audiences her fearless honesty and tongue-in-cheek commentary every weeknight. “I’ve decided to go on tour and support my new book, Uganda Be Kidding Me. I think we all know how much I love the sound of my own voice” said Handler.
Handler’s latest book Uganda Be Kidding Me will release on March 4th. In this hilarious and absurd collection of travel essays, Chelsea delivers some of her favorite stories while also giving travelers her (not to be believed) guide to etiquette, hot spots and answers to some of the most asked travel questions.
In 2010, Chelsea partnered with Live Nation and Belvedere Vodka for the “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang” comedy tour, which was extended three times, drawing more than 250,000 fans in 44 markets and grossing more than $16 million. In 2011, she brought along her friends and regulars from Chelsea Lately on her “Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me” comedy tour, which sold out in the top 20 U.S. markets.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th 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 #3 in the Nation and #3 in the World for top stops in 2013 and also ranked the Arena 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.
Jan 7, 2014 | Entertainment, General News
Tour hits Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 21st; tickets on sale Friday, January 10th
One of the most acclaimed tours of 2013 – Kanye West’s sold-out Yeezus Tour– continues in 2014 with a two week run of the Northeast. The limited run, presented by Live Nation, will head to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 21st for a 7:30pm concert. This run of shows will be the last chance for North American fans to see the Yeezus Tour’s creative concept.
Tickets are $99.00 and $79.00 and go on sale Friday, January 10th 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, January 11th, subject to availability. Tickets will also be available at liveNation.com on January 10th and American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, January 8th at 10:00am through Thursday, January 9th at 10:00pm.
Since 2004, Kanye West has released six solo studio albums and won multiple Grammy awards including “Best Rap Album” for 2005’s Late Registration & 2007’s Graduation. His most recent release, Yeezus is also nominated for a 2014 Grammy for “Best Rap Album” and the single “New Slaves” is up for “Best Rap Song.”
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th 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 #3 in the Nation and #3 in the World for top stops in 2013 and also ranked the Arena 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.
Jan 6, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Tickets are $25; live show to take place inside The Cabaret Theatre
Sinful schoolboy charm and naughty fantasy collide when Chippendales®, the #1 Male Revue in the World, arrives at The Cabaret Theatre in Mohegan Sun on Friday, March 28th for 7:30pm and 10:30pm shows.
Tickets are on sale Friday, January 10th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.com and available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, January 11th, subject to availability. Must be 21 or over. Visit www.chippendales.com for more information.
Named “the most-wanted men in Vegas!” by ET’s, The Insider, the Chippendales’ touring production captures the perfect balance of sex appeal and tasteful teasing, eliciting waves of screams from their excited audience. This high-energy, fully-choreographed, interactive show features some of the most physically elite men in the world who playfully dance and sing their way into the hearts of birthday girls, bachelorettes and girlfriends who just want to have fun. Annual winner of the Las Vegas Review Journal’s prestigious “Best of Las Vegas Award,” the acclaimed production has also received “Five Stars” from Las Vegas Weekly and was named one of the “Top 10 Girl Getaways” by MSNBC.
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
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Jan 3, 2014 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Due to the winter storm, the Stryper show scheduled for this evening in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun has been cancelled. The performance will be rescheduled for a date to be determined later this year.
Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
For more information on the Wolf Den 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.
Dec 16, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
U.S tour to commence January 29th and heading to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 28th
It’s been a record year for Darius Rucker. Arguably one of the most applauded singles of the year, “Wagon Wheel” has helped the platinum-selling entertainer earn multiple nominations from the CMA and ACA Awards. Fans of his third chart-topping Country album, True Believers, can catch Rucker at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 28th for a 7:30pm concert. Eli Young Band with special guest Joel Crouse will be featured on this tour!
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. 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, December 21st subject to availability.
“As an entertainer, there’s nothing like seeing the fans react to your music. I’ve been blessed to have Country radio take six of our songs to #1, so we thought it was the perfect time to take the True Believers Tour on the road,” shares Rucker. “It’s going to be an awesome show with some great entertainers as both Eli Young Band and Joel Crouse deliver live.”
Rucker will perform during The 47th Annual CMA Awards, which airs live on November 6th, and on CMA Country Christmas, which will air on December 2nd. Both specials will air on the ABC Television Network.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th 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 #3 in the Nation and #3 in the World for top stops in 2013 and also ranked the Arena 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.
