Dec 11, 2008 | Entertainment
Kathleen Madigan, Daryl Hall & John Oates and Kenny Rogers
are all set to headline at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 11, 2008) – Mohegan Sun heats up as the weather cools down with some of the best entertainment headed into the Arena, Cabaret Theatre and Wolf Den. Don’t miss your chance to see some of your favorite performers this holiday season at Mohegan Sun.
Christmas comes early on Friday, December 19th, when Kenny Rogers rolls into the Arena with his “Christmas & Hits Tour.” This show is a must for anyone wanting to see this Country music icon perform some of his most memorable hits as well as some holiday favorites. Roger’s latest album Water & Bridges has won “Album of the Year” at the CMT Music Awards, and he is also the well-deserved recipient of The Country Radio Broadcasters’ “Career Achievement Award.” The show starts at 8:00pm on December 19th; tickets are $35.00 and are on sale now.
The holiday spirit stays alive in The Cabaret Theatre when Wayne, Jay and Merrill Osmond take the stage for The Osmond Brothers Christmas Show live Friday, December 19th through Sunday, December 21st. Friday and Saturday’s shows begin at 8:00pm and Sunday’s show begins at 7:00pm. Tickets for the show are $50.00 and are on sale now.
Also scheduled to entertain in the beautiful Cabaret Theatre is none other than icon of the stage and screen, actor, singer, dancer and Broadway legend Ben Vereen. Performances are on Friday, December 26th and Saturday, December 27th. Both shows begin at 8:00pm and are $40.00.
Kathleen Madigan will be performing in The Cabaret Theatre for a special two- show performance on New Year’s Eve. Tickets for the 8:00pm performance are $40.00 and tickets for the 11:00pm show are $75.00. The 11:00pm performance will include party favors and a champagne toast to help celebrate ringing in the New Year. If comedy isn’t your thing and the classic hits of the 70s and 80s are, then plan on having a ball with legendary Rock group Daryl Hall & John Oates when they perform in the Arena the same night for an exciting New Year’s Eve concert at 8:00pm.
Feel the rhythms and dance in the New Year when Mohegan Sun Wolf Den mainstays Boogie Wonder Band bring their Soul Funk grooves to the free music venue on New Year’s Eve. The fun is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm followed by another performance at 11:00pm.
Brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar make up the sensational music duo known as Nuttin’ But Stringz. Their amazing and inspirational violin playing that blends Classical music, Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop helped land them a second place finish on the popular NBC series America’s Got Talent. The teenage brothers who studied at the Julliard School of Music have brought their infectious and vibrant sound to the likes of The Apollo Theater, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen Degeneres Show and on January 1st plan to resonate the Wolf Den with a thrilling performance beginning at 8:00pm.
Tickets for both Mohegan Sun Arena and Cabaret are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster charge by phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Performances in the Wolf Den are free and open to the public.
For more information on 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 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Saturday, March 14th
Legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac will be embarking on their first concert tour in five years and will be playing Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, March 14th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $175.00, $150.00 and $125.00 and go on sale Monday, December 15th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Tuesday, December 16th subject to availability.
Fleetwood Mac, the multi-Grammy ® award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will perform many of their greatest hits from over the course of one of Rock’s most enduring and influential bands of our time. “We love our band and think the title of the tour ‘Unleashed’ perfectly describes how we all feel when we get on stage together – especially in 2009. We’re so happy to get back out on the road, perform everyone’s favorite songs and see our fans.” said the band in a joint statement.
For more information on Fleetwood Mac 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 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Part of brand-new 2009 “Isle of Hope” tour
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 8, 2008) — The international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, will play in Uncasville on Saturday, March 7th at 8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $55.00 and $40.00 and go on sale Friday, December 12th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, December 13th subject to availability.
Four years ago Celtic Woman traveled from Ireland to America and captivated millions with their inspiring songs of hope and love. Their incredible journey to stardom has been like a dream come true for vocalists Chloe, Lisa, Orla, Lynn, Alex and Celtic violinist Mairead. The 2009 “Isle of Hope” tour will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart. Fans have the opportunity to experience Celtic Woman’s most magical production yet, featuring brand-new renditions of “Fields of Gold” and “Have I Told You Lately” as well as an original anthem by Brendan Graham, writer of “You Raise Me Up.” Musical Director David Downes has composed stunning new music for the 19- member ensemble featuring the wonderful voices of Celtic Woman and the energetic musical inventiveness of Celtic violinist, Mairead. The show will also feature cornerstone favorites such as “The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun,” “Danny Boy” and “Spanish Lady,” among others.
For more information on Celtic Woman 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 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Sunday, March 8th with Special guests Seether & Saving Abel
Multi-platinum selling rockers Nickelback are hitting the road in 2009 and will be making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00pm with special guests Seether and Saving Abel.
Tickets are $90.00 and $70.00 and go on sale Saturday, December 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, December 14th subject to availability.
Dark Horse, Nickelback’s sixth studio album, hit the streets last month and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The band’s previous release, 2005’s All the Right Reasons, topped the US album chart, spent 112 consecutive weeks in the Top 30 and has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide. Their latest single, “Gotta Be Somebody,” has been making waves across a number of radio formats, including Pop, Modern Rock, Mainstream Rock and Adult.
South-African Rock band Seether is touring in support of their latest studio effort, 2007’s Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces. The album, which follows 2005’s gold-certified Karma and Effect, reached #9 on the Billboard 200. The band also released a live, acoustic set, One Cold Night, in 2006.
Saving Abel just released their self-titled, major label debut album in March. The album features the single “Addicted” which peaked at #2 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. As of November 2008, Saving Abel’s self-titled album has sold over 222,858 copies and peaked at #53 on the Billboard 200.
For more information on Nickelback with special guests Seether and Saving Abel 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 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Presented by Ford-F Series with special guest Jason Aldean
Country music superstar Toby Keith is back on the road in 2009, bringing his Southern Rock and Blues flare to the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Jason Aldean on Friday, January 23rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $95.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Saturday, December 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge By Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available starting Sunday, December 14th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
Keith followed his “Biggest & Baddest” summer tour with the October release of his fourteenth studio effort, which is his seventh to shoot to #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. He produced and wrote or co-wrote every song on That Don’t Make Me A Bad Guy, which has spawned the #1 Country single “She Never Cried in Front of Me” and the rising hit “God Love Her.” His new set follows last year’s Big Dog Daddy, which includes the fastest-rising single of Keith’s career, “High Maintenance Woman” as well as the hits “Love Me If You Can” and “Get My Drink On.” In May, the entertainer topped the Country charts once again with Toby Keith’s 35 Biggest Hits.
Jason Aldean, who blends traditional Country with Southern Rock, is supporting his sophomore effort, Relentless, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart last summer. This album has produced the hit singles “Johnny Cash,” “Laughed Until We Cried” and the title track.
For more information on Toby Keith with special guest Jason Aldean 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 4, 2008 | Entertainment
Hilarious stand-up comedian is back at Mohegan Sun Arena on December 30th
After selling out his first performance at Mohegan Sun in April, Kevin James and Friends return to the Arena for one night only on Tuesday, December 30th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and are available starting Friday, December 5th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge By Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available starting Saturday, December 6th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
Funny man and star of the hit CBS comedy The King of Queens, Kevin James is a must-see stand-up comedian. America has come to love him for his “everyman” portrayal as Doug Heffernan in this hilarious television series. In 2001 James starred in Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central. In 2007 he starred opposite Adam Sandler in the hit comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. The Emmy Award nominee recently finished shooting the film Paul Blart: Mall Cop to be released in January 2009 for Columbia Pictures.
For more information on Kevin James and Friends 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.
