Aug 26, 2009 | Entertainment
Legendary Pop star arrives in Uncasville on October 25th
Amazingly enough, it’s been over fifty years since Paul Anka first landed on the Pop charts with his #1 hit “Diana” and went on to have one of the most distinguished careers in show business. Mohegan Sun welcomes him back to the Arena on Sunday, October 25th at 3:00pm.
All tickets for this very special performance are $45.00, and will go on sale starting Monday, August 31st 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. Starting Tuesday, September 1st, tickets will also be on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Mohegan Sun audiences have come to expect nothing but the best from Paul Anka who delivers as a consummate live entertainer. His latest CD Classic Songs, My Way finds him putting his own spin on contemporary music by songwriters such as Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper, Daniel Powter and The Killers. It also features a special duet with Pop superstar Michael Bublé (whose career began through Paul Anka’s sponsorship).
For more information on Paul Anka 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.
Aug 26, 2009 | Entertainment
The ever popular comedian is live in the Arena on November 13th & 14th with special guest 
Reno Collier
The man who coined the phrase “Git-R-Done,” Larry The Cable Guy comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th with special guest Reno Collier. Both shows start at 8:00pm.
All tickets are $55.00 and are available starting Saturday, August 29th at 10:00am 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 starting Sunday, August 30th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
With his cry of “Git-R-Done!” and “Lord, I Apologize,” Larry The Cable Guy has sold out theatres and arenas across the United States. Larry can be seen starring in the feature films Delta Farce with Bill Engvall and Witless Protection with Jenny McCarthy and he is the voice of Mater in the feature film Cars from Disney/Pixar. Larry‘s DVD special Git-R-Done, sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum. The special aired on Comedy Central and gave the network their second biggest Sunday night ratings in the channel’s history.
Reno Collier, a former P.E. teacher from West Virginia, has endeared himself to a wide range of audiences from college students to church softball teams. With a contagious laugh and friendly, almost intoxicating demeanor, Reno’s observations often find him recalling mishaps of his West Virginia cousins, his Scottish heritage, unruly in-laws and alien abductions. Reno’s TV credits include NBC’s Late Friday, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, The Martin Short Show, VH-1’s The List and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.
For more information on Larry The Cable Guy 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.
Aug 24, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 29th for KISS’s October 3rd concert at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 24, 2009) — One of the most legendary Rock bands of all-time with 24 straight gold or better records, KISS, will take center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena for their “Kiss Alive 35” tour on Saturday, October 3rd. Special guests Buckcherry open the show which begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $95.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Saturday, August 29th at 10:00am 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 Sunday, August 30th, subject to availability.
KISS has sold over 80 million albums worldwide and is known to be one of the most thrilling and imaginative live concerts to experience. Equipped with the famous comic book-like mystiques and high-octane theatrics via pyrotechnics, fire-breathing and dry ice fog, the band still brings an energy to the stage that remains unrivaled in Pop-Metal. Over the span of more than three decades, they have released 28 albums in which 26 have gone gold, platinum or multi-platinum, trailing only the Beatles in this category. KISS is set to release their first studio album in 11 years entirely produced by the band’s Paul Stanley entitled Sonic Boom and will be available through Walmart, Walmart.com and Sam’s Club retail locations on October 6th.
A Hard Rock favorite since its eponymous debut in 1999, the Grammy-nominated Buckcherry has since released the platinum album 15, the top ten smash and recently released Black Butterfly, and freewheeling hits like “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.” The band also has a new live album releasing this September entitled Live & Loud.
For more information on KISS with special guest Buckcherry 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.
Aug 20, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Connecticut celebrities compete to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving at Mohegan September 30th
Uncasville, CT — Eleven Connecticut celebrities will lace up their dancing shoes and hit the floor at Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, September 30th to help raise awareness and funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Teaming up with WCTY and Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Mohegan Sun will host a one-night-only “MADD About Dancing” competition in The Cabaret Theatre featuring a special vocal performance by special guest Julianne Hough from Dancing with the Stars.
Doors to The Cabaret Theatre will open at 7:00pm where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction featuring Steiner Sports memorabilia among other items before the celebrities take the stage at 7:30pm with their professional dance partners.
The group of celebrities includes: Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, the Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe; Miss Connecticut’s “Outstanding Teen” Acacia Courtney; Country recording artist Billy Gilman; NBC Connecticut anchor Brad Drazen; WCTY’s Morning Show co-host Jimmy Lane; Connecticut State Police Lieutenant Paul Vance; State of Connecticut Comptroller Nancy Wyman; Fox 61 Morning personality Rachel Lutzker; 2009 Miss Connecticut Sharalyn Kuziak; UConn women’s basketball assistant coach Shea Ralph; and Country singer Stephanie Hansen.
For the competition, each celebrity will be paired with a professional dance partner from Arthur Murray Dance Studio and will perform two short routines, including a foxtrot and a swing performance. Professional dance expos and a special appearance by Julianne Hough from Dancing with the Stars will round out the event. Julianne, who is playing in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den earlier that evening, will perform a few songs off her latest CD in The Cabaret Theatre for guests.
Tickets to “MADD About Dancing” are $50.00 per person and benefit Mother’s Against Drunk Driving. They go on sale to the public on Monday, August 24th and are available at the following locations: all participating Arthur Murray Dance Studios, the MADD state office in East Haven, the WCTY building in Norwich and at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/entertainment/special-events.html
About Arthur Murray Dance Studio:
Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been teaching the world to dance for over 98 years and has been located in the Connecticut area for over 50 years. During this time, Arthur Murray has been happy to support numerous causes for local charities and organizations. Ballroom Dancing’s recent rise in popularity has only further strengthened the notion that Arthur Murray has held all along. Ballroom Dancing is one of the healthiest and positive activities a person can do to enrich their life. We are happy once again to offer our support to the MADD organization in their efforts to keep our loved ones safe.
About MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
About WCTY:
WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
About Mohegan Sun:
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.
Aug 19, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun and Ultra 88 Night Club host Donnie Wahlberg’s official birthday party on August 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 19, 2009) — At 40, he’s still got the Right Stuff. Grown-up boy band member turned producer, film star and song writer, Donnie Wahlberg is throwing his official 40th birthday celebration at Mohegan Sun and inviting fans to help blow out the candles. The birthday bash begins at 9:00pm on Tuesday, August 25th at Ultra 88 Night Club.
Donnie Wahlberg jumped to superstardom as a member of the Pop sensation New Kids on the Block in the late 80s. Wahlberg then went on to have a very successful career as an actor and film producer, co-starring in the popular miniseries Band of Brothers and numerous feature films such as Righteous Kill, Ransom, The Sixth Sense, Annapolis and various installments of the Saw series. Most recently, Wahlberg has been on a world tour with reunited New Kids On The Block members and is rumored to be working on a solo music project of his own. There have been discussions of a possible debut of some new music live from the stage at Ultra 88 Night Club.
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.
Aug 19, 2009 | Entertainment
Live on October 24th, Tickets go on sale August 21st
Brad Paisley, the reigning ACM and CMA “Male Vocalist of the Year,” will perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 24th at 8:00pm with special guest Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne.
Tickets are $75.00 and $60.00 and go on sale Friday, August 21st at 10:00am 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, August 22nd, subject to availability.
Paisley has just garnered his fourteenth #1 single and a record-setting tenth consecutive with “Then” the lead single off his new release American Saturday Night. As his numerous visits to Mohegan Sun have proven, his musicianship and sly sense of humor bring something very special to his live performances.
After selling 5 million copies of his previous two albums and amassing ten Top 10 hits, including five #1s, Country music star Dierks Bentley has just released this past February, Feel That Fire, a 12-song serving of rockers and ballads with a dash of Honky Tonk and Bluegrass.
Jimmy Wayne is one of the biggest success stories of 2008. “Do You Believe Me Now,” the title track from his first new CD in almost five years, hit the top of the charts and held onto the #1 spot for three weeks. Follow-up singles “I Will” and “I’ll Be That” are tracking as well as their predecessor, and will certainly join the ranks of previous Wayne hits, including “Stay Gone, “I Love You This Much” and “Paper Angels.”
For more information on Brad Paisley and special guests Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne 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.
Aug 18, 2009 | Sports
Show is Sunday, October 11th, tickets on sale now
The Lipizzaner Stallions are on their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2009 and will gallop their way to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 11th at 4:00pm. Many horses and riders were brought from Europe to perform in this unique family-oriented attraction.
Tickets for the event are $35.00 and $25.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and 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.
Over the years, 25 million people throughout North and South America, Great Britain, Europe and Australia have seen this internationally-acclaimed spectacle. This year represents the 40th Anniversary season of The Lipizzaner Stallions. All new music, choreography and routines have been incorporated in this anniversary edition with a major emphasis on the historical background and foundation of the Lipizzaner breed. Also included in the performance is a segment called the “Airs Above the Ground.” These are the spectacular leaps and maneuvers once used by riders in saddle to protect and defend themselves on the battlefield, now preserved as an equestrian work of art. Harkening back to a time when the horse was a symbol of grace and majesty, The Lipizzaner Stallions are truly a great experience to be enjoyed by the entire family. One does not need to be a horse lover to enjoy “The Equestrian Treat of the Century!”
For more information on The Lipizzaner Stallions and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s entertainment schedule, call the hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aug 17, 2009 | Entertainment
Music Phenomenon To Play Two Shows on October 10th
Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling recording artists, Jonas Brothers, will be performing two concerts live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 10th. The first show begins at 3:00pm and the second begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $92.00 and $82.00 and go on sale Saturday, August 22nd at 10:00am 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 Sunday August 23rd, subject to availability.
The Jonas Brothers are a Pop music phenomenon having sold over 8 million records worldwide and earning dozens of accolades including an American Music Award for “Breakthrough Artist,” several Teen Choice Awards, an MTV Latin America Award and a MuchMusic Award. They were also recently nominated for a Grammy in the “Best New Artist” category this year for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Their latest album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, debuted in June at #1 on the Billboard charts and was their second #1 album in one year following the success of their multi-platinum selling album, A Little Bit Longer. The Jonas Brothers are currently on the North American leg of their hugely successful Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 that has played to nearly 1 million fans in Canada and America alone. The tour also sold out dates in both Latin America and Europe earlier this summer and will return to Europe in November for several more dates including shows in London, Paris, Milan and Madrid.
For more information on Jonas Brothers 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.
Aug 11, 2009 | Entertainment
Show is October 2nd, Tickets on Sale August 15th
Kelly Clarkson’s much-anticipated fall tour arrives in Uncasville on Friday, October 2nd at 8:00pm for a performance that will take place in Mohegan Sun Arena with opening support from Australian sister duo The Veronicas.
Tickets are $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Saturday, August 15th at 10:00am 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, August 16th subject to availability.
Kelly Clarkson’s fourth studio album, All I Ever Wanted, debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 when it surfaced in March. The record’s first two singles “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “I Do Not Hook Up” have spent time on the Billboard Hot 100 and the magazine’s Hot 100 Airplay chart, respectively. Clarkson employed a host of producers on the set, including Alt-Rock ace Howard Benson (P.O.D., Hoobastank) and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder.
To date, The Veronicas have released two studio albums, the first being The Secret Life of… in 2005. The album peaked at #4 on the Australian charts and gained an ARIA certification of four times platinum. Their second album Hook Me Up peaked at #2 on the Australian charts, earning a certification of two times platinum. The album has had four Australian top ten singles released from it to date. The album’s title track, “Hook Me Up,” was The Veronicas’ first #1 single in Australia. The single “Untouched” is currently riding radio airwaves in the United State.
For more information on Kelly Clarkson with special guest The Veronicas 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.
Aug 6, 2009 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
“Live Performances Presented by The Shops At Mohegan Sun” with Amanda Overmyer slated for Thursday, August 27th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 6, 2009)— The Shops at Mohegan Sun present the one-of-a-kind rocker and former American Idol contestant Amanda Overmyer on Thursday, August 27th. This special event will feature a live, free performance in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun at 7:00pm, followed by a signing event at 7:30pm. Overmyer will be autographing merchandise and copies of her album Solidify which is available for purchase at Spin Street.
Amanda Overmyer is an incredible young artist who displays her Classic Rock roots every time she sings or takes the stage. Rock legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and Credence Clearwater Revival are some of her biggest inspirations, and the world got a glimpse of her talent on Fox’s American Idol season seven. She recorded her debut album Solidify in a remarkable nine days directly following the network series. The album is a great blend of Rock infused tracks in which Overmyer lets her unmatched sound and vocal command take over with tracks like “Varmint Rifle,” “Love Me Like You Want” and “Hole In The Wall.” Overmyer will be on tour in the U.S. performing for fans throughout the summer.
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.
