Jan 19, 2012 | Entertainment
Opera super group will perform live in Arena on June 7th
World-renown Opera performers II Divo, in support of their latest album Wicked Games, bring their hits to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, June 7th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now 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 are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
When the phenomenon that is Il Divo were honored at the Classic Brits at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this year, their “Artist of the Decade Award” attested to the unrivalled success the four have enjoyed since they first announced themselves to the world with their self-titled, multiplatinum debut album in 2004. Further #1 albums followed with Ancora, Siempre and The Promise. At every stage, Il Divo remained true to their artistic mission to share with the world their passion for music, and their passionate belief in it, as a unifying force.
With more than 25 million album sales, 150 gold and platinum discs, over 2 million concert tickets sold and the only crossover classical album Ancora ever to enter the Billboard Top 200 at #1, Il Divo could be forgiven for resting on their laurels. But that has never been their way.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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 19, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Dancer/musician to take part in signing and a very special hour-long acoustic performance on February 10th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is set to feature one of the most anticipated Signings & Sightings events to date when when Dancing with the Stars superstar and rising singer/guitarist Mark Ballas heads to Mohegan Sun for an exclusive, free live performance in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Immediately following, Ballas will take part in a free autograph session at Todd English’s Tuscany as part of Mohegan Sun’s Diva Fridays. The hour-long acoustic performance will take place in The Shops Concourse. Spin Street will have Ballas’s debut album Hurt LoveBox available for purchase.
WHEN: Friday, February 10th
7:00pm: Acoustic performance in the Shops at Mohegan Sun
8:00pm: Signing on Todd English’s Tuscany Terrace
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 and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT MARK: Mark Ballas, one of the best performers on ABC’s
Dancing With The Stars, has won two championships in his eight seasons on the hit reality show. The first title was in season six partnered with Kristi Yamaguchi and the second with Shawn Johnson in season eight. Most recently, Ballas danced his way to the finals with partner Bristol Palin where they earned the third place spot. When he’s not dancing for thirty million households twice per week, Ballas is focusing on his music. His guitar influences range from Kurt Cobain, Paco De Lucia, John Mayer and Eric Clapton. His debut solo CD,
Hurt LoveBox was widely acclaimed by both fans and critics alike and helped Ballas become the “Artist To Watch” by Clear Channel in the summer of 2011. In addition, his hit single “Hotwire” off the album, was the winner of MTV’s Freshman Five for 2011.
Mark Ballas was here for an acoustic performance in the Shops at Mohegan Sun last winter as well. The video can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxm-sJ5LgK8
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining 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.
Jan 11, 2012 | Entertainment, Sports
U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade versus Derek Ennis headlines ESPN Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena
Star Boxing will once again showcase one of the most promising boxers in the world, undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, against rugged Philadelphian Derek “Pooh” Ennis in a 10-round bout for the vacant North American Boxing Organization (NABO) junior middleweight title, headlining an ESPN Friday Night Fights show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 10th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $75.00, $45.00 and $30.00 and are on sale now 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 are also available now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
One of the most gifted all around boxers, Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs) has been favorably compared to a younger, heavier Floyd Mayweather, Jr. because of their similar styles, featuring lightning quick feet and hands, superior defensive acumen and dominant victories. In Andrade’s five fights that have gone the distance, for example, he has won 30 of 34 rounds on the scorecards.
The 23-year-old Andrade, fighting only a short drive from his Providence home, was a 2007 World amateur champion who will be fighting for the seventh time on ESPN.
In his last two fights, the slick southpaw pitched a near shutout in August en route to a 10-round unanimous decision against veteran Grady Brewer, winner of The Contender II television reality series and stopped former world title challenger Saul Duran after three rounds last September in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Andrade is rapidly climbing the ratings ladder, ranked in the top 15 of all four major governing bodies: #9 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), #11 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), #13 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and #15 by the World Boxing Association (WBA).
Andrade is co-promoted by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The winner of the Andrade-Ennis fight will better position himself for a world title shot against WBO titlist Zaurbek Baysangurov (26-1, 20 KOs), of Russia.
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Star Boxing has worked to produce some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. Star has consistently brought credibility, integrity, and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing, visit the official website at starboxing.com.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th 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.
Jan 10, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
January 12th performance will be rescheduled at a later date
The Big D and The Kids Table show that had been set for January 12th in the Wolf Den has now been postponed due to a personal matter with the band. Mohegan Sun and Big D and The Kids Table apologize for the inconvenience and have rescheduled the performance with Boston’s own Eli “Paperboy” Reed.
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.
Jan 9, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
One of the most successful bands in Rock and Roll history performs live at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 3rd
Van Halen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential Rock bands of all time, will rock Mohegan Sun Arena in support of their latest tour and album A Different Kind of Truth on Saturday, March 3rd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $135.00 and $110.00 and are on sale Saturday, January 14th 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 Sunday, January 15th, subject to availability.
Van Halen confirmed their new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released by Interscope Records on February 7th. The first single from the album, “Tattoo,” and its accompanying video will debut simultaneously on Tuesday, January 10th, with album pre-orders starting that day. A Different Kind Of Truth is Van Halen’s first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984.
Fans can expect Van Halen to perform selections from A Different Kind Of Truth alongside songs from their arsenal of epic hits that include: “Eruption,” “Running with the Devil,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “You Really Got Me,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “I’ll Wait” and more from their classic albums Van Halen, Van Halen II, Fair Warning, Diver Down and 1984.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the Rock and Roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled, 1978 debut album displaying unparalleled stage presence, revolutionary musicianship and extraordinary songwriting abilities. With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, the band’s record of achievement is hard to top. Among a long list of awards, recognition and accolades, Van Halen joins an elite short list of two time Diamond Award honorees in the history of the music industry. Presented with two Diamond Award RIAA Certified Status’ for their albums Van Halen and 1984, the band has produced a repertoire of hits that remain some of the strongest and most influential Rock songs ever written that fans will admire for decades to come.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th 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.
Jan 6, 2012 | Entertainment
Extraordinary dancing production comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on April 7th
Generations of audiences, more than 60 million people from 68 countries, have seen Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance presented by MagicSpace Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group. The tour arrives at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 7th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $20.00 and go on sale Monday, January 9th 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 Tuesday, January 10th, subject to availability.
Flatley says, “We have fresh wardrobes and an exciting new set featuring elements from the successful international tour I performed in last year – we sold out more than 20 dates in the UK. Fans will see technological highlights like video incorporated into an LED wall, as well as a number of changes to the overall lighting and set designs.” Flatley, who retired from dancing in 2011, is Artistic Director of Lord of the Dance and oversees all aspects of the production. “We are really excited to introduce our fans to the new visual experience that complements our show.” Flatley added that new interest in dancing sparked by primetime shows like Dancing with the Stars has fans anxious to see more Lord of the Dance style shows. Flatley was a special guest on Dancing with the Stars in the seventh season and performed on the show in 2007 and 2008.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th 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.
