Oct 23, 2011 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Lea Michele, Regis Philbin, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, Jaime Pressly, Donnie Wahlberg, Kenny Wormald, and Others Made Appearances Over the Weekend
Uncasville, Connecticut – Mohegan Sun celebrated its 15th anniversary with a star-studded weekend that included a sold out performance by the sensational Jennifer Lopez. Lopez delivered a spectacular show with her popular hits like Love Don’t Cost A Thing, Let’s Get Loud, On The Floor and her new single Papi. Surprise guests Fat Joe and DJ Enuff had the crowd going wild.
Celebrities in attendance throughout the weekend included Glee’s Lea Michele, Terrence Howard, Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo, Donnie Wahlberg, Kenny Wormald, Jaime Pressly, Maria Menounos, Jesse Metcalfe, Hugo Becker, Tinsley Mortimer and Kelly Bensimon. Appearances by Chefs Todd English, Bobby Flay, Jasper White, and Buddy Valastro, Dancing with the Stars Mary Murphy, Regis and Joy Philbin, Susan Lucci, poker extraordinaire Beth Shak, and performances by Stephen Stills, Port Chuck, and Dierks Bentley. In addition, MTV’s Jersey Shore castmates, Sammi, Ronnie and Deena participated in a meet and greet with fans and appeared in Mohegan Sun’s Ultra 88 nightclub, adding excitement to the weekend.
DJ Kiss, a staple on the New York nightlife scene and celebrity favorite, headlined a star-studded after party in Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club, Mohegan Sun’s newest restaurant and lounge.
“Mohegan Sun is so pleased to give back to the people who have supported us over the last 15 years”, said Mitchell Etess, CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority. “It was a thrill to host such great celebrities and our good friends.”
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 www.mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
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Oct 18, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Free admission in The Cabaret Theatre on October 21st at 10:00pm
Critically acclaimed comedy show, Celebrity Autobiography, featuring Robert Wuhl, Illeana Douglas, Christopher Fitzgerald, Rachel Dratch, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and some surprise guests will make an appearance in The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, October 21st at 10:00pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited and seating will be on a first- come, first-served basis. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Find all this out and more in the new hit comedy Celebrity Autobiography where super star memoirs are acted out live on stage. Audiences walk away from the show asking, “Did they actually write that?” Yes, we couldn’t make this stuff up!
Created and developed by Emmy award nominated writer-performer Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel, Celebrity Autobiography features a first rate comedic ensemble performing from the actual memoirs of a wide range of celebrities. The passages run the gamut from the “poetry” of Suzanne Somers to the shocking “romance tips” from Tommy Lee to the most famous Hollywood love triangle in history—Elizabeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. And what’s remarkable and unforgettably hilarious—it’s all in their own words.
Running for three sold-out years in New York, Celebrity Autobiography recently won the 2009 Drama Desk Award in the category of “Unique Theatrical Experience” and the 2010 Bistro Awards. The show has been one of the most critically acclaimed productions ever in the Off-Broadway scene and one of the most “buzzed about shows” of recent years.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates and appearances on Celebrity Autobiography, events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Oct 18, 2011 | Entertainment, Special Events
Actress & author to take part in exclusive signing on October 21st as part of Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary festivities
WHAT: Susan Lucci, author, entrepreneur and actress who portrayed Erica Cane on the daytime drama All My Children for over 40 years, takes part in an exclusive Signings & Sightings event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 21st. Susan will be signing copies of her latest book, All My Life: A Memoir at 4:00pm in the Spring Gateway at The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Friday, October 21st
4:00pm
Spring Gateway
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
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.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, only All My Life: A Memoir will be signed by author. These books must be purchased on the day of the event at Spin Street in order to gain entrance to the signing. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
ABOUT SUSAN: As the most famous face in daytime television history, Susan Lucci has held audiences spellbound for years as the sexy, sassy, beautiful “woman you love to hate,” Erica Kane on ABC’s All My Children. In May 1999, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for “Best Actress,” which was a historic moment not only for Lucci, but for all of television. She was garnered a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 28, 2005 and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2006. Lucci’s artistic excellence afforded her the opportunity to expand to luminous careers in theater and cabaret with solo concerts across the country and nightclub performances opening for Regis Philbin. In her 1999 Broadway debut, Lucci starred as Annie Oakley in the revival of Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun,” to amazing review. In the past 10 years, Lucci has also become a successful entrepreneur launching a Susan Lucci Collection of hair care products, two fragrances, jewelry, shoes, accessory lines and a lingerie line for “beauty of all ages.” In March of this year, Lucci released her long-awaited autobiography, All My Life: A Memoir.
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.
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th Anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
Oct 14, 2011 | Entertainment, Special Events
Actor to take part in exclusive signing on October 29th as part of Mohegan Sun‘s Halloween festivities
WHAT: Fans will be howling in excitement when Joe Manganiello, the sexy star from True Blood, takes part in an exclusive Signings & Sightings event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 29th. As a part of the Halloween celebration on property, Joe will also be making appearances at the Costume Dance Party on the terrace of Todd English’s Tuscany as well as Ultra 88 Night Club later that night.
WHEN: Saturday, October 29th
9:00pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
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.
Due to the popularity of this event, the signing will be bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed starting at 7:00pm on Saturday, October 29th on a first-come, first-served basis at the signing stage in The Shops concourse. Bracelets must be worn in order to gain entrance into this autograph-only event.
ABOUT JOE: Joe Manganiello was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and brought up in one of its suburbs, Mt. Lebanon. Joe’s interest in becoming a better film maker led him to audition and then play the part of Jud Frye in the musical Oklahoma! in his senior year of high school. He also participated in the school’s TV studio and borrowed their equipment to pursue his film making endeavors. After high school, Joe attended the University of Pittsburgh for a year and then auditioned and became one of seventeen to be accepted at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Joe moved to Los Angeles after graduating and immediately signed with an agent and auditioned for the movie Spider-Man where he landed the role of Eugene “Flash” Thompson, a nemesis to Spider-Man. He has also appeared on the TV shows, How I Met Your Mother, One Tree Hill, ER, Medium and CSI. Currently, Joe can be seen on True Blood, joining the cast in its third season.
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.
Oct 12, 2011 | Entertainment
Live in Mohegan Sun Arena on December 9th and 10th at 7:00pm
Albano’s Nutcracker returns this year with more family fun during the holiday season featuring a live orchestra and a 35-foot LED glowing Christmas tree in Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 9th at 7:00pm and on Saturday, December 10th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and are $33.00 and $23.00 for adults and $28.00 and $18.00 for children under 12 years of age. 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.
While there are faux adaptations and recital and training school productions, Albano’s Nutcracker is a professional production featuring a cast of International ballet stars, some of whom he has trained. Most notably: Eric Carnes from Newington, an Albano trained Principal Dancer, who alternates as the Cavalier Prince with Italy’s Marcello Algeri.
What separates Albano’s Nutcracker from Boston and New York productions is the extraordinary choreography. Joseph Albano is a world-renowned choreographer with ballets in European dance companies. Albano is the president of Italy’s International Dance Competition which is held annually in Sanremo, Italy. Starring in this year’s Albano’s Nutcracker cast is Ritsuko Sato from Japan as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Kerryanne Saunders a 14-year veteran with the company dances the Dew Drop and Sabrina Rinaldi is the Snow Princess.
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.
Oct 12, 2011 | Entertainment
Live in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 25th at 8:00pm
In support of their latest album, that was released last month, Staind will bring their hits to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 25th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, October 14th 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, October 15th, subject to availability.
Staind dove into bleaker recesses than ever before and surfaced with their heaviest and most hypnotic album to date, Staind, their self-titled, seventh studio album. The multi-platinum Massachusetts Hard Rock outfit—Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok and Johnny “Old School” April—pushed itself to the very brink. There was struggle and strife, but, as a result, Staind constructed a collection of chaotically melodic songs that hearken back to their 1999 major label debut, Dysfunction, while wielding an instrumental and lyrical prowess that could only be cultivated by 16 years of writing, recording and touring together.
Along the way, the band forged a melodic musical maelstrom that served as solace for fans of all ages. They sold 15 million albums worldwide, had eight top ten singles across multiple formats with three songs hitting number one and wrote the most-played Rock song of the past decade, “It’s Been Awhile.”
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.
