Mar 1, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun on Friday, June 10th. Tickets go on sale
Friday, March 11th
Forty-five years since their first groundbreaking show, The Monkees’ Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork have reunited for a legendary tour and will take the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, June 10th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, March 11th 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 beginning on Saturday, March 12th, subject to availability.
Audiences will get a full multimedia experience celebrating the band’s legacy. Jones, Dolenz and Tork will appear live on stage to perform their mega-hits including “I’m a Believer,”“Last Train to Clarksville,” “Daydream Believer,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” and, for the first time onstage, selections from their cult classic movie, Head. Additionally, songs and videos will be broadcast before and after the show.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1966, The Monkees debuted on television screens wuth their NBC series and a #1 hit single. The show won two Emmy Awards and they scored a dozen Billboard Top 40 hits—outselling both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in 1967.
They are the only artists ever to have four #1 albums in the same year, Top 10 hits in 25 countries and top-grossing tours in 1967 and 1986. Re-broadcasts of The Monkees re-ignited “Monkeemania” in the 1980s. In the 1990s and 2000s, the band’s original members reformed for new albums, tours and TV specials.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Mar 1, 2011 | Entertainment, General News
Live at Mohegan Sun on Tuesday, June 7th. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 5th
Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that Twentieth Century Fox Television and Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy will bring their critically acclaimed Glee Live! In Concert!, starring 13 members of the television show’s cast, to Mohegan Sun Arena on June 7th.
Tickets are $125.00 or $95.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 5th 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 beginning on Sunday, March 6th, subject to availability.
The North American engagement of Glee Live! In Concert! is a unique concert experience, once again conceived by Murphy, that will include live performances of some of the show’s most memorable musical numbers from Seasons One and Two, including “Empire State of Mind,” “Toxic,” “My Life Would Suck Without You,” “It’s My Life,” and of course, the show’s anthem, “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Described by the Los Angeles Times as “triumphant,” USA Today called last year’s concerts “equal parts musical theater, giddy pop culture phenomenon and Journey-loving Rock show.”
Glee stars Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam) and Darren Criss (Blaine) will perform in an all-new singing and dancing celebration of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning show.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Feb 28, 2011 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on July 30th. Tickets on sale Friday, March 4th.
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that Josh Groban’s “Straight To You” world tour will be stopping by Uncasville on Saturday, July 30th at 8:00pm in Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $150.00 and $95.00 and go on sale March 4th 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 beginning on Saturday, March 5th, subject to availability.
A ticket pre-sale for members of Josh’s fanclub, Friend’s of Josh Groban, will begin Wednesday, March 2nd. Visit joshgroban.com/join for access to pre-sale tickets and a chance to meet Josh on his upcoming tour.
The “Straight To You” Tour will bring the feel of a theater experience to an arena setting through stage design, lighting and projection as well as through the spontaneity and interactivity Groban delighted his fans with during last year’s “Before We Begin” shows. As a result, for the “Straight To You” shows, Groban will continue to interact with audiences and perform favorites from his best-selling albums, including his self-titled debut, Closer, and Awake, as well as songs from Illuminations.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Feb 21, 2011 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on April 29th. Tickets go on sale Friday
Country superstar Alan Jackson is hitting the road this spring, bringing his latest tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 29th at 7:30pm with special guest Sunny Sweeney.
Tickets are $60.00 & $40.00 and go on sale Friday, February 25th 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 beginning on Saturday, February 26th, subject to availability.
Jackson has become one of the most successful and respected singer/songwriters in music. He is a 16-time award winner at both the CMA and ACM Awards, a tally that includes three CMA “Entertainer of the Year” honors. Jackson is also a two-time Grammy winner, with career sales of more than 50 million albums. He has topped the Country singles charts 35 times and has scored more than 50 Top 10 hits. Jackson’s music celebrates the common man (“Where I Come From”), speaks to generations (“Drive [For Daddy Gene]”), and has even spoken for a nation (“Where Were You [When the World Stopped Turning]”). His songwriting has earned him the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award, and he is a 2010 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Feb 7, 2011 | Entertainment
The tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on July 9th. Tickets go on sale Saturday
Country superstar Keith Urban, renowned for his critically-acclaimed live concerts, has announced dates for his “Get Closer 2011 World Tour.” The tour, with very special guest Jake Owen, is expected to make over 50 stops across North America, and will make its way to Uncasville, CT for a performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, July 9th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $85.00 & $65.00 and go on sale Saturday, February 12th 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 beginning on Sunday, February 13th, subject to availability.
Critics have hailed Urban’s shows, calling them “one of the best reasons in the world to attend a live concert.” They’ve said that fans would be “hard-pressed to find a better Country – or Rock – show anywhere.” Urban’s catalogue of hits; “Better Life,” “Somebody Like You,” “Days Go By,” “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Sweet Thing” and his latest, “Put You In A Song,” combined with an all-new production will give his fans a unique concert experience that has earned Urban a reputation as one of music’s best live performers.
The tour comes in support of his sixth studio CD Get Closer, which was released in November 2010. Get Closer follows two previous consecutive Billboard Country and Pop #1 albums, as well as five previous CDs, all of which have been certified platinum or multi-platinum. His last effort, 2009’s Defying Gravity, just went platinum and spun off five Top 5 hits, including the chart-toppers “Sweet Thing” and “Only You Can Love Me This Way,” bringing his total of #1 songs to eleven.
Jake Owen, who will perform on the U.S. leg of the tour, is a perfect fit, with his charismatic stage show and a string of top hits to his credit, including such favorites as “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” and “Eight Second Ride.”
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Feb 2, 2011 | Entertainment
Comedian will perform live in Mohegan Sun Arena on April 16th
Writer, producer and star of TBS’ Lopez Tonight, George Lopez is making his way to Uncasville for a stand-up performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 16th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $40.00 and go on sale Friday, February 4th 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 beginning on Saturday, February 5th, subject to availability.
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses writing, film, stand-up comedy and more recently late night television. His TBS late night talk show Lopez Tonight airs Monday through Thursday nights. Previously George Lopez, the ABC sitcom created for Warner Bros Television, ran for six seasons. Lopez has made more than 200 television comedy talk show and hosting appearances including co-hosting the Emmy Awards and hosting the Latin Grammys twice. Other honors include an Imagen Vision Award, the Latino Spirit Award, the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award as well as receiving multiple Image, Imagen and BET Award nominations.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
