Feb 8, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Multi-talented comedian performing for one night only on April 5th
As part of his 2012 national stand-up comedy tour, world famous actor and comedian Kevin James with special guest Richie Minervini will perform live in the Arena on Thursday, April 5th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, February 10th 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 starting Saturday, February 11th, subject to availability.
Kevin James, producer, co-writer and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Zookeeper can be seen this October in his latest film, Here Comes The Boom. James starred with Adam Sandler in Columbia Pictures’ blockbuster Grown Ups and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and broke into the film world in 2005 in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing. It garnered him an Emmy nomination in 2006 for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.” The show concluded its run in 2007, but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world.
In 2001, James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. For more on Kevin, visit KevinJames.com.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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 6, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
One of 2012’s hottest tours rolls into the Arena on May 12th
The founding members of The Beach Boys, one of the world’s most legendary bands in popular music history, have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary celebration for 2012. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks have come together for a new Beach Boys studio album and commemorative 50th Anniversary catalog releases with Capitol/EMI and a 50-date tour to begin this spring with a headlining performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. On Saturday, May 12th at 8:00pm the Beach Boys will hit the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Friday, February 10th 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 starting Saturday, February 11th, subject to availability.
The Beach Boys have recorded new songs for the as-yet-untitled album to be released in 2012. It will be the first to feature all of the band’s surviving original members in decades and is being produced by Brian Wilson and executive produced by Mike Love.
The Beach Boys and Capitol/EMI have also teamed up for a 50th Anniversary campaign spotlighting the band’s entire catalog, with several new commemorative releases planned for 2012, including a new hits collection and a career-spanning box set.
For five decades, America’s first Pop band to reach the 50-year milestone has recorded and performed the music that has become the world’s favorite soundtrack to summer. The Beach Boys continue to hold Billboard / Nielsen SoundScan’s record as the top-selling American band for albums and singles, and they are also the American group with the most Billboard Top 40 chart hits with 36. Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys is fast approaching triple-Platinum sales status, and The SMiLE Sessions, released to worldwide critical acclaim in November, has been heralded as 2011’s “#1 Reissue of the Year” by Rolling Stone magazine.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and recipients of The Recording Academy’s “Lifetime Achievement” Grammy Award, The Beach Boys are an American institution that is iconic around the world.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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.
Jan 31, 2012 | Entertainment
“The Greatest DJ Of All Time” will rock the Arena on March 24th
Fresh off his record-breaking Club Life College Invasion Tour in 2011, legendary DJ and producer Tiësto will make Mohegan Sun history as he headlines the Arena on Saturday, March 24th at 9:00pm.
Tickets are $59.00 for general admission floor, $49.00 for lower level seats and $39.00 for upper level seats. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3rd 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 starting Saturday, February 4th, subject to availability.
Tiësto, a.k.a. Tijs Verwest, is a performer who’s transcended musical genres to create a global “Tiësto brand.” His achievements include a Grammy nomination, numerous MTV awards, performing at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and even a wax statue at Madame Tussauds. With over 10 million fans on Facebook, 850,000 followers on Twitter and almost 300 million hits on YouTube, Tiësto has truly become a worldwide phenomenon.
Recently voted “The Greatest DJ Of All Time” in a poll conducted by leading dance music publication Mixmag, Tiësto has worked with artists as diverse as Coldplay, Kanye West, Nelly Furtado, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Goldfrapp, Jónsi from Sigur Rós, Diplo and Busta Rhymes. When he’s not collaborating with the world’s most respected artists he’s jet setting his way around the globe playing sold out shows to his adoring fans.
His 2010 Kaleidoscope World Tour spanned more than 15 months and 175 dates across six continents playing to over a million people. The hugely successful tour was recognized by Billboard Magazine who nominated Tiësto for two 2010 Billboard Touring Awards and placed him among the Top 25 biggest grossing touring acts of 2010. In October 2011 he smashed the record for the largest ever DJ gig in US history, playing to a sold out crowd of 26,000 in Los Angeles.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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.
Jan 30, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun will be offering guests a great opportunity to win exclusive vacation prizes and more, beginning February 1st
Mohegan Sun is giving Player’s Club members a chance to win their way to gaming paradise with the all new $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway. The grand prizes include trips to beautiful casino destinations in South Africa, Antigua, Monaco and Macau. The action kicks off on February 1st and goes through April 30th. Other prizes include Free Slot Play, Player’s Club points and other great travel prizes.
All guests have to do to take part in this huge giveaway is swipe their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions. This will give them entry into the $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway for a chance to win a getaway to one of the following top rated casinos in the world:
- Mohegan Sun, Connecticut
- Sun City, South Africa
- St. James Club, Antigua
- The Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Macau
The fun doesn’t end there as Player’s Club members can also win Free Slot Play, Player’s Club points and hundreds of travel prizes instantly.
Must be 21 years or older to participate. Please visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules or visit www.mohegansun.com/playing/current-promotions.html for more information on the $250,000 Play Around The World Giveaway.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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.
Jan 27, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Performing live on March 2nd. Tickets on sale now.
After their successful performance at Mohegan Sun in 2011 Chippendales®, the premier brand of women’s entertainment, return to The Cabaret Theatre for two shows on Friday, March 2nd at 7:30pm and 10:30pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale Monday, January 30th through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto 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 on Tuesday, January 31st, subject to availability.
Capturing the perfect balance of sex appeal and tasteful teasing, this full production show portrays everything from men in uniform to dusty cowboys. Eliciting waves of screams from their excited audience, the men of Chippendales dance and sing their way into the hearts of birthday girls, bachelorettes and girlfriends who just want to have fun. There is guaranteed to be something for every woman.
For more information on Chippendales® 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.
Jan 27, 2012 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping
A variety of dining, shopping, hotel & spa specials and entertainment highlight Valentine’s Day weekend at Mohegan Sun
Romance is in the air with Valentine’s Day approaching and Mohegan Sun is spreading the love with exclusive dining options, hotel & Elemis Spa specials, discounts at The Shops at Mohegan Sun and great entertainment.
DINING OFFERINGS
It’s Valentine’s Day for two at Todd English’s Tuscany with a 4-course meal, starting with the choice of a Caesar or Bibb Salad, followed by an Appetizer or Flatbread to share. Choose Spaghetti and Meatballs, 6-ounce Filet Mignon, Crispy Skin Salmon or Chicken Parmesan for the third course and an individual Petit Fallen Chocolate Cake for dessert. This special can be purchased for $90.00 per couple on February 11th-14th.
Birches Bar & Grill will feature a Valentine’s Day meal that includes Soup Du Jour or House Salad as an appetizer, a choice of Baked Stuffed Salmon with Crabmeat Stuffing and Sherry Lobster Cream Sauce, Sautéed Green Beans Provençal and Wild Rice Pilaf, or Twin Tornadoes of Beef with a Teriyaki Glaze, Asparagus Spears and Garlic Mashed Potatoes as an entrée, followed by the Chef’s Dessert Selection. This special can be purchased for $35.00 per person, February 11th – 13th.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a dinner special from February 11th – 14th. The meal starts with a Korbel Champagne toast and includes a Garden Salad and Filet Mignon with Sautéed Shrimp, Vegetables & Potatoes as well as a Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce for dessert. This dinner can be purchased at $49.95 per person.
Lucky’s Lounge & The Dubliner will feature a $40.00 4-course dinner for two over Valentine’s Day weekend which includes a choice of Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Aioli or Sausage & Gorgonzola Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps topped with Wilted Baby Spinach and a Balsamic Glaze for an appetizer, a choice of Oven Roasted Herbed Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Glazed Carrots, Coffee Rubbed Skirt Steak with Horseradish Red Bliss Smashed Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli or Baked Atlantic Cod with Buttery Ritz Crumbs, Jasmine Rice and Spring Greens topped with Lemon Buerre Blanc as an entrée and either Apple Crumb Cake or Chocolate Truffle Cake to round out the meal.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be offering a special Valentine’s Day meal from February 10th – 14th which includes a 8-ounce Filet Mignon with a Cabernet Sauvignon Demi Glaze and a Butter Poached Lobster Tail, all resting on a beautiful Potato Nest for the price of $55.00 per person.
Over at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, the Valentine’s Day celebration will also last all weekend long from February 10th – 14th. The restaurant will feature a 12-ounce Grilled New York Strip with three Shrimp Fritters, Sweet Chili & Ginger Aioli and a Watercress Purée, all for $36.00 per person. A dessert featuring Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cake, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream and a glass of J. Roget Champagne can also be purchased for $8.00.
SolToro Tequila Grill will be offering a “Mar y Tierra” entrée which includes a Grilled Filet Mignon with an Ancho Pepper-Infused Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Spiny Lobster Tail with a Garlic Tomatillo Salsa, Caramelized Shallots, Brussel Sprouts and a Chorizo-Stuffed Piquillo Pepper. This special can be purchased for $35.00 From February 10th – 14th.
Ballo Italian Restaurant will also be “dishing” out the love with a 4-course Surf & Turf dinner. Guests will start out with Ballo Caprese with Burrata, Roasted Tomato and Pesto then serving Crispy Artichokes with Arugula and Lemon. The main course will feature a Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Tail and Homemade Chocolate Buddino will be offered for dessert. This special can be purchased for $68.00 per person from February 10th – 15th.
For all of the singles looking for the sexiest party, Ballo Social Club will be featuring “The Lonely Hearts Valentine’s Affair” on February 11th from 10pm – 2am. Ladies who wear a red dress will receive a complimentary cocktail & DJ Getdown will be spinning the hottest tracks. As always, there is no cover and guests are asked to dress to impress. For VIP/bottle service reservations, please visit balloitalian.com or call 860.862.1100.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Ben & Jerry’s will have the sweetest deal to conquer any sweet tooth. Guests who purchase any heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Cake will receive $3.00 off.
Galina’s European Boutique is also celebrating the holiday by offering a free gift with any store purchase of $50.00 or more on February 14th.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
For guests who are looking for something a bit more intimate, Mohegan Sun continues to offer the special “Get Lucky” hotel package. Perfect for lovers on Valentine’s Day, this package features plush king size room accommodations for a one night stay, an intimacy kit including oils, massaging relaxation tools and more. In addition, guests get a cozy meal for two at Lucky’s Lounge which includes a gourmet pizza and two domestic beers of their choice and a $10.00 free bet voucher, per person. The rate for this special starts at $229.00. Couples looking to book should mention code PTGLK.
For questions regarding Mohegan Sun’s hotel packages, please call 1.888.777.7922.
Elemis Spa will feature a special 50–minute Couples Massage for a discounted rate of $280 from now until February 28th and The Ceremony of the Strawberry Moon package which includes a couples massage lesson, a Jasmine Bath for two, and a bottle of champagne with chocolate-covered strawberries served during bath time for the price of $480.00. For details on these specials and more, please call 1.866.877.MOHEGAN.
ENTERTAINMENT
Valentine’s Day Weekend is packing a one-two punch on Friday, February 10th when Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to Mohegan Sun Arena with a hard hitting double-header of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. On the softer side of entertainment, the arena will present Concierto Del Amor featuring Olga Tanon, Hector Acosta “El Torito” and Charlie Zaa on Saturday, February 11th.
On Saturday, February 11th, couples can laugh the night away at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre for Treehouse Comedy Productions. At 8:00pm, stand-up comic Angel Salazar will take the stage featuring Warren Holstein and special guests John Iavarone and Darren Discenzo. At 10:15pm, guests can enjoy the comedy styling of Colin Kane featuring Stephanie Peters with special guest Cipha Sounds.
Couples who are looking for great music at no cost can head over to the Wolf Den for free performances including the romantic Pop duo, He Is We at 8:00pm on Friday, February 10th. Also, guests will “have the time of their lives” with blue-eyed Soul singer Bill Medley at 8:00pm on Saturday, February 11th and rock the hits with the Journey tribute band, The Great Escape at 7:00pm on Sunday, February 12th. Finally onValentine’s Day, Dr. K’s Motown Revue will take the stage at 7:00pm. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
On Friday, February 10th, the ladies will swoon when Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presents the music of Mark Ballas of Dancing With The Stars for a free live acoustic performance and signing at 7:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Also on Saturday, February 11th, the patio at Todd English’s Tuscany transforms into the hottest night club when musical cupid, DJ Valentina spins all the dance favorites to get guests pumped up during the Valentine’s Day celebration.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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.
Jan 25, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Celebration features Venetian and Rio de Janiero Carnivals and Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Fun
Uncasville, CT – Break out the purple, green and gold as Mohegan Sun invites you to join the hottest Carnivale celebrations in Connecticut! The 130,000 square foot Shops at Mohegan Sun will transform not once, but three times in just five days! From a Venetian Carnivale to the world-famous Rio de Janiero Carnival, the three-day event will cap off with a tribute to Bourbon Street’s Fat Tuesday celebrations as we officially welcome Mardi Gras.
Beginning at 9pm on Friday, February 17th, experience the magic of Venice’s carnival without traveling to Italy, as Mohegan Sun celebrates Venetian’s Nights of Carnivale! The Shops at Mohegan Sun will transport guests to another world with the festival’s legendary masks, gondoliers, Venetian stilt walkers and Harlequin models all roaming The Shops concourse. In the hotel lobby, guests will be serenaded by Italian opera singers and over at Todd English’s Tuscany, there will be a party on the patio with a live DJ, specialty drinks and more!
The colors and excitement of Brazil’s Carnival invades The Shops concourse on Sunday, February 19th with the Carnivale of Color. Beginning at 2pm, enjoy Rio’s famed feathered dancers and carnival puppet birds, along with a live Samba band, specialty drinks, an angel aerialist and more. Guests not only can enjoy performances, but also free dance lessons from real Latin ballroom dancers.
The three-day extravaganza rounds out with a full on Madri Gras celebration. Indulge in Fat Tuesday celebrations with Mohegan Sun’s Bourbon St. Mardi Gras. Beginning at 2pm on Tuesday, February 21st, The Shops at Mohegan Sun transform once again – this time bringing a little Creole up north. Just like in New Orleans, guests will receive traditional Mardi Gras beads while enjoying an array of entertainment including jesters, jugglers, a unicyclist, live DJ and strolling saxophonist.
No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without a King and Queen who will lead an indoor parade filled with music, puppets and performers. The parade begins at 9pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
For more information on all of the Carnivale events happening at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/mohegansun.com.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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.
Jan 25, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
One of 2011’s hottest bands performs live in Arena on May 11th
On the heels of the November release of Ceremonials, one of 2011’s most critically acclaimed albums, Florence + The Machine with special guest Blood Orange has launched a 15 city tour presented by MSN and will head to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 11th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $49.50 and are on sale Friday, January 27th 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 starting Saturday, January 28th, subject to availability.
Ceremonials, recorded at the famed Abbey Road Studios and produced by Paul Epworth was released in the U.S. on November 1st and debuted on the Billboard Top 100 Charts at #6. It received glowing reviews including Four Stars from Rolling Stone, US Magazine, NY Post and scores of other publications. It was on a slew of Top Ten Best Albums including Time, Entertainment Weekly and People.
Nominated for a Grammy for “Best New Artist” and an MTV “Video of the Year Award” with unforgettable performances on 2010’s MTV Video Music Awards, the Grammys and the Academy Awards, Florence Welch is poised to cast her spell as she dances across US concert stages. Florence & the Machine will also be appearing on an upcoming MTV Unplugged and Austin City Limits on January 28th.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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.
Jan 25, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
Premieres February 11th with $15,000 in cash prizes up for grabs
Pull out your good luck charms, grab some friends and head over to Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 11th for the premiere of Bingo After Dark! This new, late-night bingo tournament features $15,000 in cash prizes, a live DJ and more!
The event kicks off at 10:00pm and will be held inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. The cost is $20.00 per person and covers eight games, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment and more. A cash bar will also be available in the ballroom.
Registration begins at 8:00pm with doors opening to the Ballroom at 9pm. Prize pools vary from $1,500 to $3,000 per game, with a total of $15,000 being awarded throughout the night. DJ Ryan Kristafer will be on hand to host the event and to spin tunes between rounds.
The fun doesn’t stop after the last dot has been made. Guests can cap the night off at Todd English’s Tuscany for a party on the patio featuring DJ Valentina.
Guests must be 21 years of age and a Player’s Club member to participate. Not a member, not a problem. Registration is simple; guests can sign up at any Player’s Club booth for their free membership. More info is available at www.mohegansun.com/playing/current-promotions.html
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jan 20, 2012 | Entertainment, Sports
PBR is back with the Mohegan Sun Invitational presented by Cooper Tires live in Arena
on April 27th-29th
The Professional Bull Riders announced that the Built Ford Tough Series, featuring the Top 35 bull riders in the world and the best bulls, will return to Mohegan Sun Arena on April 27th-29th.
Tickets are $100.00, $80.00, $75.00, $65.00, $50.00, $25.00 and $15.00 and are on sale Monday, January 23rd 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 starting Tuesday, January 24th, subject to availability.
The BFTS features the best, highest-paid bull riders on the planet, including current PBR World Champion Silvano Alves, who reached $1 million faster than any rider in history, earning $1.8 million in his first 18 months.
Fans will witness thrilling 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks throughout the adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR’s insanely brave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.
Indianapolis will be the 16th stop on the BFTS, which opened the 2012 season on January 6th-8th with capacity crowds at Madison Square Garden in New York. The BFTS will make 28 stops in 23 states before the Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas in October 2012.
The World Finals are where the PBR World Champion will be crowned and awarded the coveted Championship Buckle and a $1 million bonus. The richest bull riding event in the world, the World Finals has a total purse of more than $2 million.
The BFTS is televised every week on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, NBC Sports Network and YouTube. BFTS telecasts are produced for the PBR under a multi-year agreement with David Neal Productions, a Los Angeles-based production company led by 34-time Emmy® Award winner and Peabody Award winner David Neal, who serves as executive producer.
About the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR)
The PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the PBR. In just two decades, the dream of 20 bull riders has become a global sports phenomenon that is televised worldwide. More than 100 million viewers annually watch primetime PBR programming on networks around the world including CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, NBC Sports Network, and YouTube. The PBR has awarded over $100 million in prize money and 24 riders have earned over $1 million, including Justin McBride with $5.5 million — the most of any western sports athlete in history. Nearly two million fans attend Built Ford Tough Series and Touring Pro Division events each year. For more information on the PBR, go to www.pbr.com, or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TeamPBR and http://twitter.com/PBR.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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.
