Nov 4, 2008 | Entertainment
After their last sold out performance in Mohegan Sun Arena the
Dancing With The Stars Tour returns for two nights
The tremendously-popular television show Dancing With The Stars is back on tour with a new lineup of celebrity dancers. The tour will be in Mohegan Sun Arena for two nights – Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st. Both shows will begin at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $110.00 and $65.00 and go on sale Monday, November 10th 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 will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Tuesday, November 11th, subject to availability.
Ranked one of the top five most watched television shows, ABC’s Dancing With The Stars has attracted an audience of over 19 million viewers. Some of the most popular duos from the 2007 and 2008 seasons of the show will reunite for two spectacular evenings of dancing entertainment. The new Dancing With The Stars Tour will feature Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, Maurice Greene, Marlee Matlin, Kym Johnson, Alec Mazo, Karina Smirnoff, Lacey Schwimmer, Fabian Sanchez, Edyta Sliwinska and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
For more information on The Dancing With The Stars Tour 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.
Nov 3, 2008 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Friday, January 23rd
One of the most popular bands in U.S. history will be on-hand in Mohegan Sun Arena to perform “the greatest album of all time,” (Rolling Stone) live on Friday, January 23rd at 8:00pm. Presented by Bill Edwards, Cheap Trick will perform the entire Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album from start to finish.
Tickets are $60.00 and $45.00 and go on sale Saturday, November 8th 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, November 9th subject to availability.
Since the 70s Cheap Trick has been blending elements of Pop, Punk and even Metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and the late 80s lighter-waving favorite, “The Flame,” Cheap Trick is a musical institution. Setting their musical catalog aside, Cheap Trick will be in Mohegan Sun Arena to perform The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album in its entirety.
For more information on Bill Edwards Presents Cheap Trick Sgt. Pepper Live 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 30, 2008 | Breaking News, Entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 30, 2008) – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the concert featuring Janet Jackson has been officially cancelled. There will not be a rescheduled date.
All those who purchased tickets for the Janet Jackson show at The Mohegan Sun Box Office or at a Ticketmaster outlet should return to the point of purchase for refunds. Those who purchased tickets at 
ticketmaster.com or via phone will be refunded automatically.
For more information on 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.
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Oct 15, 2008 | Entertainment
Chart-topping Pop duo Hall & Oates perform in the Arena on New Year’s Eve
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 15, 2008)— Daryl Hall and John Oates are making their way back to Mohegan Sun for a very special performance in the Arena on Wednesday, December 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $90.00, $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Friday, October 17th 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 will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, October 18th, subject to availability.
The list of hits by Daryl Hall and John Oates goes on forever. Beginning with “She’s Gone” in 1974, they were consistently found on the charts and on MTV over the next ten years. Their releases include the #1 singles “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” and “Out of Touch.” Their latest effort, Home For Christmas, was released in 2006. The album includes a collection of classic holiday songs such as “Jingle Bell Rock” and “The Christmas Song.”
For more information on Daryl Hall & John Oates 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 14, 2008 | Entertainment, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates the opening of Casino of the Wind with a month-long lineup of terrific entertainment
Mohegan Sun celebrates the opening of Casino of the Wind in style, offering up fantastic performances all month long. Entertainment headliners spanning all three venues and appealing to many different genres will provide something for everyone.
Mohegan Sun Casino of the Wind
The excitement begins on Thursday, October 2nd with Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias with special guest Aventura in the Arena. This show is one of the most highly-anticipated tours of the year. It all begins at 7:30pm. One of today’s hottest Country acts Lady Antebellum will thrill audiences with their free show in the Wolf Den on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00pm. Catch them after the show at a “Signing & Sightings” event in The Shops concourse sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Brooks and Dunn with special guests Chris Cagle and James Otto round out the weekend with a jam-packed Country show in the Arena on Saturday, October 4th at 8:00pm. James Otto will also participate in a “Signings and Sightings” event after the show.
The great lineup of entertainment for Columbus Day weekend kicks off with a “Live Idols” event on Friday, October 10th at 7:00pm. Former American Idol finalist Blake Lewis will perform a free show in The Shops concourse at 7:00pm, followed by a signing event in front of SolToro Tequila Grill at 7:30pm.
Friday, October 10th also brings more country to the Wolf Den stage; this time it’s the finalists from last season’s Nashville Star. You be the judge and check the talent out for yourself, the show begins at 8:00pm. Ageless comedian Pat Cooper visits The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th. Janet Jackson with special guest LL Cool J will take the Arena by storm on Saturday, October 11th at 8:00pm, with a show that is receiving rave reviews.
The Wolf Den really heats up when it hosts some of TV’s hottest stars when Band From TV visits the stage on Saturday, October 11th at 8:00pm. The band will have more than a few familiar faces and will play some of today’s most popular covers. This group will include Adrian Pasdar, Greg Grunberg and James Kyson Lee, from the hit show Heroes; Jesse Spencer from House; James Denton from Desperate Housewives; Bob Guiney from The Bachelor and Rebecca Budig from All My Children. The band only plays for charity and was featured on an episode of American Idol for more information go to www.bandfromtv.org.
Country music songstress Heidi Newfield formerly of Trick Pony finishes out the weekend with a show in the Wolf Den on Sunday, October 12th at 7:00pm. After her show fans can catch her at a “Signings & Sightings” event in The Shops concourse.
The third weekend in October presents another opportunity to catch some terrific live entertainment at Mohegan Sun. Country-hit maker, Luke Bryan performs in the Wolf Den on Friday, October 17th at 8:00pm. The Fab Four, The Ultimate Beatles Tribute have The Cabaret Theatre for the weekend with shows on Friday, October 17th and Saturday, October 18th at 8:00pm and a final show on Sunday, October 19th at 7:00pm. Professional Bull Riders will take over the Arena on Friday, October 17th at 8:00pm, Saturday, October 18th at 7:50pm and Sunday, October 19th at 12:00pm. The popular Rock Folk group America appears on the Wolf Den stage on Saturday, October 18th at 8:00pm and Sunday, October 19th at 7:00pm.
Hilariously funny comedian Bill Engvall performs in the Arena on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm. America’s Got Talent winner Terry Fator will perform his combination of celebrity impressions, singing and ventriloquist acts on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th at 8:00pm; the Sunday, October 26th show will be at 7:00pm. Legendary entertainer Paul Anka will perform in the Arena on Friday, October 24th at 8:00pm. Edward Burns & The Blue Jackets perform in the Wolf Den on Saturday, October 25th. Latin star Luis Miguel performs in the Arena on Saturday, October 25th. Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams performs in the Arena on Sunday, October 26th at 7:30pm. The classic English Rock group The Who performs in the Arena on Tuesday, October 28th.
Country super group Rascal Flatts with special guest Taylor Swift will have the Arena on Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd. Both shows begin at 8:00pm. The month-long celebration finishes up on Saturday, November 8th with New Kids On The Block with special guest Natasha Bedingfield and Lady Gaga concert at 8:00pm. This will mark their final appearance in the Northeast.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
