Mar 29, 2016 | Comedy, Entertainment
Comedians perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 27th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 29, 2016) – One of the biggest movie stars on the planet is bringing a few of buddies with him out on the road this spring for a select number of very special live comedy performances. Adam Sandler, along with friends David Spade, Rob Schneider and Nick Swardson, are headlining The Do Over Tour live in Mohegan Sun Arena on May 27th at 8:00pm, the same day Netflix is releasing their film of the same name.
Tickets are $99.00 & $79.00 and go on sale Friday, April 1st 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, April 2nd, subject to availability.
This hilarious group of comedic actors started their journey together back in the early 90s while on Saturday Night Live. In 1999, Sandler founded Happy Madison Productions, a successful production company that has produced numerous films and television series. Since then Sandler collaborated on different occasions with some or all of his friends in various films including Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigalow, Little Nicky, The Animal, The Hot Chick, 50 First Dates, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Grown Ups 1 & Grown Ups 2.
Most recently the group has teamed with Netflix for The Ridiculous Six, a spoof of Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, and The Do Over, which is being released on May 27th.
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 24, 2016 | General News, Sports, Travel & Leisure
18-hole championship course to open 2016 season after multiple improvements made in the off-season
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 24, 2016) – It’s time to get back out there! Friday, April 15th will mark the official opening of Mohegan Sun Golf Club for the 2016 season. Open to all resort and public play, there is much to be excited about this year.
Stretching along the hills of beautiful southeastern, CT in the town of Baltic, Mohegan Sun Golf Club is just a short drive from Mohegan Sun and has long been recognized as one of the most scenic, well-designed and professionally kept courses in the region. New for 2016 is a fully revamped golf shop as well as a new club repair shop, redesign of the third hole green complex, 15,000 square foot natural practice tee with a pitching and bunker practice area, all-new high-end GPS enabled golf carts, FlightScope training technology and a new golf fitness room ready for core strength training in addition to programs designed for improvements in balance, posture and alignment.
Mohegan Sun Golf Club is also home to a very spacious banquet facility ready to host a variety of private parties, including group golf outings, corporate events, weddings and receptions, reunions, birthdays and more. For more information, call 860.862.9261 or visit mohegansungolfclub.com/weddings-parties/
Also, available from April 14th through November 21st, 2016 is a Stay & Play hotel golf package that includes a round of 18 holes and overnight accommodations to Mohegan Sun’s world-class hotel. Call 1.888.777.7922 for booking information.
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 24, 2016 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Join Teresa Giudice as she returns to Mohegan Sun better than ever on Saturday, April 16th. Join the housewife and mom turned author when she visits for a very special Reality Check event with her newest book, Turning the Tables:From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again.
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, April 16th
Live Q&A – 8:00pm
Free Signing – 8:30pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: The beloved star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey shares her explosive and uplifting story with fans during an exclusive Reality Check event at Mohegan Sun. On Saturday, April 16th, join Teresa Giudice for a live Q&A of her first-ever memoir Turning the Tables:From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again, followed by an autograph session with fans beginning at 8:00ppm in The Shops concourse.
Teresa Giudice will only be signing copies of her new book Turning the Tables:From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again, which will be available for purchase at Spin Street on the day of the event or headshots given out at signing. Signing is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed at 7:00pm at the signing location. Guests must have bracelet and in order to gain entry into the signing line.
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 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.
