Mar 23, 2016 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Mohegan Sun Sweeps both Categories Nominated
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 23, 2016) – The Academy of Country Music Awards announced in Las Vegas, NV that Mohegan Sun has once again won multiple ACM Awards, sweeping the field for casino awards. Mohegan Sun Arena has won “Casino of the Year” for medium capacity venues for the second time in three years. An unprecedented 5th ACM award for the Arena! The Wolf Den has won for “Casino of the Year” for small capacity venue.
This year’s awards, hosted by Luke Bryan, who just did two sold out shows in Mohegan Sun Arena, and Dierks Bentley, will be broadcast live on CBS on April 3rd from MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The 51st Annual ACM Awards represents an Academy of over 6,000 members from across the music industry and companies around the world.
“We are extremely honored to be acknowledged once again by the ACM with this unprecedented accomplishment that puts Mohegan Sun’s brand on the world stage,” said Tom Cantone, Senior Vice President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Sun. “These awards are a tribute not only to our commitment to Country music, its artists and fans, but is also a credit to the talented technical crews we have here running two of the top venues in the world.”
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 14, 2016 | Entertainment
Performing Live at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, May 7th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 14, 2016) – Due to the overwhelming success of sold-out tours in 2014 and 2015, the stars of ABC’s Nashville will take the show on the road again this spring with a concert tour across the U.S. The tour, which is stopping at Mohegan Sun for a performance in the Arena on Saturday, May 7th at 8:00pm, will feature cast members Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten and Jonathan Jackson performing original music as well as songs from the hit television series. Nashville returns with all original episodes beginning Wednesday, March 16th (10:00pm – 11:00pm ET) on ABC.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, March 18th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 19th, subject to availability.
“It is truly extraordinary how demand has grown over these past three years,” said Steve Buchanan, President, Opry Entertainment. “We have added several new major markets this year so that we can reach as many of our dedicated Nashville fans as possible all across America. Audiences have been consistently blown away by the performing and songwriting talent of our cast.”
“It’s so great to see the cast have an opportunity to take their show on the road again,” said Russell Ziecker, Executive Vice President, TV Music, Lionsgate. “The spirit and energy they bring to the stage is infectious. They’ve all become Country Music evangelists and ambassadors of Nashville, both the show and the city. It continues to amaze me – how many ways life-imitates-art-imitates-life on this show and with this cast.”
Now in its fourth season, the critically-acclaimed series Nashville is set against the backdrop of the city’s music scene and follows Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes. Both women face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them and often complicating their lives are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers, as well as the up-and-coming performers and songwriters trying to get ahead in the business. Music City can mean so many things to different people. In Nashville, musicians and songwriters are at the heart of the storm driven by their own ambitions. Some are fueled by their creativity and passion for fame. Others struggle to cope with the pressures of success and doing everything in their power to stay on top.
Nashville stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad, Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad and Aubrey Peeples as Layla Grant. Nashville is executive-produced by Dee Johnson, Callie Khouri and Steve Buchanan. Buddy Miller is Executive Music Producer and Frankie Pine is Music Supervisor. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios, and Opry Entertainment.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 14, 2016 | Entertainment
Rockers perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 13th 
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 14, 2016) – Multi-platinum selling recording artist Shinedown has announced plans to headline the 2016 Carnival of Madness Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the sixth annual trek – also featuring Atlantic Records labelmates Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry and Whiskey Myers will be swinging through Connecticut for a live performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 13th at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, March 18th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 19th, subject to availability.
“I’ve always envisioned the Carnival of Madness as more than just a music festival. It is a celebration of Rock music where the lines between those on stage and those in the audience are blurred. Where everyone is sharing in this amazing moment. Truly experiencing the power of Rock music together. This year, we’ve gathered artists from across the Rock spectrum to bring the most dynamic Carnival of Madness to date. Come join us.” – Brent Smith, Shinedown lead vocalist.
“State Of My Head,” the latest single from Shinedown’s blockbuster new album Threat To Survival, marks yet another milestone in the band’s historic run of chart topping hits. The track recently reached #1 at Mainstream Rock outlets nationwide, and the powerful “State Of My Head” companion video will receive its debut live TV performance next month when Shinedown returns to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a much-anticipated appearance, scheduled for Wednesday, April 13th (check local listings). Shinedown is: Brent Smith (vocals), Barry Kerch (drums), Zach Myers (guitars) and Eric Bass (bass).
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 10, 2016 | Entertainment
3:00pm Show Added Due To Popular Demand
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 10, 2016) — Due to popular demand, Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller have added a 3:00pm show to their Who Wants To Be President? The 2016 Tour stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 18th. With their unique mix of political commentary and good-natured humor, in addition to the duo’s great rapport, this is one show you do not want to miss.
Tickets are $125.00, $95.00, $75.00 and $55.00 and are currently on sale 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.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 9, 2016 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 9, 2016) – Venues Today, the leading international trade
publication that covers the business side of sports & entertainment, just released its latest Social Media Power 100 Rankings chart and for the first time since its inception Mohegan Sun Arena has claimed the #1 spot for venues of its size (5,001-10,000 capacity) and #3 for venues of all sizes around the world. With over 490,000 Facebook likes, 105,000+ followers on Twitter and 16,500+ followers on Instagram, Mohegan Sun Arena topped some of the leading names in the industry including Radio City Music Hall in New York and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Morrison, CO.
“Social media is the new modern day marketing tool to promote venues and to think that we are the top buzz that people are talking about around the world is a tribute to our relationships with artists and the great job our social media team has done to make us number one,” said Tom Cantone, Sr. Vice President of Sports & Entertainment at Mohegan Sun. “We are constantly engaging with our fans on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, whether it’s liking and sharing their photos or giving away tickets to a show, we found the key for us is interaction.”
Venues Today utilizes the ‘big three’ platforms of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for ranking venues on its Social Media Power 100 chart. Venues Today also consults their Social Media Power 100 rankings advisory council, consisting of three social marketing leaders, as a way to receive feedback and further refine and expand the formula for the Social Media Power 100 chart.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 8, 2016 | Food & Beverage
Epic cocktails, great eats and cold brews
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 08, 2016) – Prepare your palate for classic food infused with international liveliness when Tom’s Urban comes to Mohegan Sun in Summer 2016. The restaurant, featuring a wide range of food from around the World, will be located on the second level of The Shops across from the Arena entrance.
“We are thrilled to announce our newest Tom’s Urban, located at the Mohegan Sun Casino, marking our fourth location in the U.S.,” said Tom Ryan, the mastermind behind Tom’s Urban. “Co-founder, Rick Schaden and I spent time developing an approachable, modern casual dining and bar experience in a fun atmosphere and we’re excited to showcase Tom’s Urban in the heart of the casino.”
Open daily for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, Tom’s Urban has something for everyone with their innovative, yet familiar blend of foods and drinks. From Signature dishes inspired by travels from afar such as Urban Street Tacos and Xiangxiang Crispy Duck Wings, to America’s favorites with a Tom’s twist, like the Prime Rib Philly Cheesesteak Dip.
Sip a selection of handcrafted cocktails, craft and American beers on over 40 taps and fine wines while music videos and sporting events play on more than 30 high definition TV screens! Guests are invited to join Tom’s Urban for an action-packed bite before or after an Arena event, during a visit to the casino or pop-in to see your favorite bartender any night of the week. Make Tom’s Urban at Mohegan Sun your first, next and last place to MEET, EAT + DRINK.
About Tom’s Urban
To eat is to have a sensory experience. No matter where you are, if you follow your nose and your curiosity away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets and to the out-of-the-way places of any city in the world, you’ll find food that will make your mouth water and your fingers messy. Founder Tom Ryan’s deep-seeded love for the local food story has inspired him to create a space for other culinary lovers to know the world one small plate at a time, but this time he has added an urban twist to each plate. Tom has reunited with his favorite flavors and textures and is bringing them to the table to share and savor. So come sit down, crowd around, sample, devour and socialize at Tom’s Urban. Three locations are currently open in Las Vegas on the Strip at the New York-New York hotel, Los Angeles at LA Live and Denver on historic Larimer Square. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Mar 8, 2016 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 8, 2016) – Last month, Mohegan Sun ran a Battle of the Departments Food Drive where all of the
food donations go to benefit United Way’s Gemma E. Moran Labor Food Center out of New London, CT. Mohegan Sun is proud to report that 23,003 items of non-perishable food were collected in just one month, to help feed community members in need.
The drive came about as Mohegan Sun received information from United Way that the first few months of the New Year can be especially difficult and a time when food centers really need extra help. With that, team members across all departments went above and beyond. 1,338 donations were made by the Regional Marketing team, which includes the Connecticut Sun and Sponsorship staff, to take home the win!
“Assisting the community is something that our Team Members are always willing to lend their time for, whether it is helping at Coogan Farm in the spring, assisting in the Tommy Toy distribution around the holidays or bringing in canned goods in the winter months. This recent effort in particular really made it about working together as departments and the participation was really amazing and something we are extremely proud of. We certainly will continue to build on creative ideas like this for such good causes in and around the region,” said Mohegan Sun’s Assistant General Manager Jeffrey Hamilton.
Virginia L. Mason, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut added that, “The event organized by Mohegan Sun is an innovative and fun way to get everyone engaged in meeting the needs of our community. This creative special event will certainly help keep the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center’s shelves stocked so that we may continue serving families facing hunger through our 81 member agencies and our Mobile Food Pantry program. We are eternally thankful to our friends at Mohegan Sun and grateful for their generous donation.”
Mohegan Sun also sponsors a Mobile Food Pantry each month at Three Rivers, where team members/volunteers distribute food to 80-100 families in our local community each month and have been involved with this effort for over a year now.
For more information on the Mobile Food Pantry, Gemma E. Moran/Labor Food Center and other important causes like this in the region, visit: https://www.uwsect.org/
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Mar 7, 2016 | Entertainment
Performing live in the Arena on Friday, May 20th with co-headliner Boy George
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 7, 2016) – Iconic performer and musical chameleon Cyndi Lauper announced today the DETOUR TOUR in support of her upcoming studio album DETOUR available May 6th on Sire Records. The 19-city tour will stop by Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 20th at 7:30pm. Select dates, including two nights at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre and May 20th at Mohegan Sun Arena, will feature a co-headlining performance by Boy George.
Tickets are $39.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 12th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, March 13th, subject to availability.
Cyndi Lauper’s celebrated musical journey takes an unexpected southern turn on DETOUR, her 11th studio album, which finds the Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony®-winning singer-songwriter putting her signature spin on a dozen classic Country songs.
DETOUR showcases Lauper’s unmistakable voice on Country classics from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s and features guest appearances from County music stars Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and Willie Nelson. Lauper recorded the album in Nashville alongside a band comprised of the city’s top session players.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 4, 2016 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 4, 2016) – Four-time Grammy Award winner and
American Idol judge Keith Urban will bring his “ripCORD World Tour 2016” to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on Friday, November 18th at 7:30pm with Brett Eldredge and special guest Maren Morris.
Tickets are $95.00 & $75.00 and go on sale Friday, March 11th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 12th, subject to availability.
“I’m seriously chomping at the bit to kick off this tour,” said Urban. “We’ll be playing a lot of new music from ripCORD, all new production, new cities where we’ve never played…and Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris? It’s gonna be potent and unbridled!”
Brett Eldredge’s current single, “Drunk On Your Love” is the second single from his recently released sophomore album, Illinois. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and #3 on the Billboard top 200 Chart and has already produced the #1 single “Lose My Mind.” The 2014 CMA New Artist of the Year co-wrote and co-produced every song on the 12 set disc, which follows on the heels of his 2013 debut album Bring You Back.
Twenty-five year-old Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris has quickly established herself in Nashville’s music community with songwriting and vocal stylings that reflect her Country, Folk and Pop influences, with Rolling Stone Country touting her “a stellar solo artist in her own right.” Songs from her self-titled EP have been critically received and just two weeks after its release surpassed 5.5 million streams, with 3 songs hitting Spotify’s US and Global “Viral 50” chart, zipping to #1 on Billboard’s Heat Seeker Album Chart. Her first single, “My Church,” has been released to Country radio and is already in the Top 15.
Urban’s ‘ripCORD World Tour 2016’ takes place on the heels of his soon to be released eighth studio album release of the same name, which has already produced two singles – his Grammy nominated, #1 song, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” and its second single “Break On Me,” which just became Urban’s 20th #1 song. The album will be the follow-up to Urban’s groundbreaking release FUSE, his fourth #1 album, marking the first time in history that a male Country artist had debuted atop the all-genre charts in the U.S., Canada and Australia.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Feb 29, 2016 | Comedy
Comedian Performs Live in the Arena on Friday, July 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 29, 2016) – Internationally acclaimed ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his troupe of characters are returning to Connecticut with their Perfectly Unbalanced Tour for a one-night only engagement at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 22nd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $60.00 & $50.00 and go on sale Friday, March 4th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 5th, subject to availability.
A regular on Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers, Dunham has built a comedy empire over years of constant touring and innovation. Using colorful characters like Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, redneck Bubba J, Peanut and Jose Jalapeno, Dunham has carved a unique corner in the comedy world that’s as funny as it is popular. He has set the record for viewership on Comedy Central, sold more than 7 million DVDs worldwide and nearly a billion views on YouTube.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won
“Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. 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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