Jan 29, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, February 2nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 29, 2024) –– The 2024 Australian Pink Floyd Show tour will bring state of the art lighting, video, pinpoint lasers, huge inflatables, and flawless live sound to the stage when the acclaimed tribute band returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, September 12th for an 8:00pm show.
Tickets to see Australian Pink Floyd go on sale Friday, February 2nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the tribute band can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 3rd, subject to availability.
Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David and Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading show of its kind in the world.
Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, high resolution LED screen technology, and other special effects. In addition, and in true Pink Floyd fashion, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.
While replicating music from every phase of Pink Floyd’s journey, this tour reinforces TAPFS’s dedication to the heritage of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright & Mason with a show that pays sincere and genuine tribute to those legendary Pink Floyd productions. The Australian Pink Floyd Show has worked with Pink Floyd touring musicians like Guy Pratt and Durga McBroom. Lorelei McBroom, who was a member of the Pink Floyd touring band on both the Momentary Lapse Of Reason and Delicate Sound Of Thunder Tours has been a member of TAPFS for 10 years.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Jan 29, 2024 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a day full of festivities on Sunday, February 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 24, 2024) – Mohegan Sun is gearing up to celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 11th! Following tradition, celebrations for the Year of the Dragon include the Fortune God, Red Envelopes and more!
The festivities kick off at 11:00am when the winners from the 2023 Miss Chinese Beauty Pageant join the Fortune God to celebrate at The Shops Concourse. The Fortune God will be handing out Red Envelopes, which signify good luck and fortune, to guests while supplies last. At 1:00pm, Mohegan Executives will give remarks before the annual Lion Dance and Firecracker display takes place on Mohegan Sun’s new and improved Sun Patio. Guests can watch the Lion Dance make its way through The Shops Concourse, ending at the Mohegan Sun Arena Sky Entrance. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning of luck and fortune.
The Year of the Dragon represents good luck, strength, health, and also the male element Yang. In China, the dragon is viewed as a symbol of imperial power and authority. People born in the Year of the Dragon (1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and now 2024) are said to have personality traits aligning with charisma, confidence, intelligence and power. Additionally, these individuals are said to be naturally lucky and gifted.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jan 22, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Refunds are available at point of purchase
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 22, 2024) Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the Nelly performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, March 20th has been cancelled.
For more information on Mohegan Sun Arena and other events at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Jan 22, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, January 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 22, 2024) –– ARRIVAL from Sweden, one of the world’s most popular and best-selling shows featuring the music of ABBA, is bringing all of ABBA’s timeless hits to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 19th at 8:00pm. While performing the classics like: “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, “Does Your Mother Know”, “Take A Chance”, and more, ARRIVAL from Sweden has sold out arenas and venues all over the world since 1995.
Tickets to see Arrival from Sweeden go on sale Friday, January 26th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the Swedish quartet can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, January 27th, subject to availability.
Represented exclusively by Love Productions Inc., ARRIVAL From Sweden has played with more than 100 symphony orchestras throughout the world. Successful shows with some of the finest orchestras in the USA, such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
ARRIVAL from Sweden is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA. The song “Just A Notion” was released by ARRIVAL from Sweden in 1999 and was yet again released by the original ABBA I 2021 on their latest record Voyage.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Jan 16, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Lead Singers from The Four Tops & Temptations will Bring the Motown Hits + Favorites to Mohegan Sun Arena on February 16th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 16, 2024) –– Forever Motown will perform inside Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 16th at 8:00pm. Direct From New York is the original cast of Forever Motown! Nine all-star performers featuring Theo Peoples, former lead singer of both The Four Tops and The Temptations, Glenn Leonard, former Lead Singer of The Temptations and Traci Robinson, former lead singer of The Marvelettes and an All-Star live band headline this trip down Motown memory lane.
Tickets to see Forever Motown go on sale Friday, January 19th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be bought at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, January 20th, subject to availability.
This full stage production includes all your favorite hit songs from all the Motown legends and is sure to have your audience dancing in their seats with a legendary collection of hits from The Four Tops, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes, The Contours, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, The Temptations, and Diana Ross!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Jan 10, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Queer Eye food and wine expert, Antoni Porowski, and Loverboy’s Carl Radke also join the star-studded weekend
WHAT: Guests are invited to cap off Sun Wine & Food Fest weekend in style with two exclusive meet and greet opportunities with former New England football legend and hall of famer, Ty Law, during professional football’s championship games.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, January 28th
Game 1: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Game 2: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: On Sunday, January 28th, the last day of the 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, guests can head over to Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to experience the Championship Game Viewing Party featuring delicious Corvus Vodka spirits, a mouthwatering buffet throughout the third quarter, a free gift, signed pictures and photo opportunities with Ty Law. Guests have the option to purchase tickets to either of the individual viewing parties. If a guest is interested in both viewing parties, they will need to purchase a ticket to each event. Tickets are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Just before the Ty Law Championship Game Viewing Party on Sunday, January 28th, New York Times bestselling author and Queer Eye food and wine expert, Antoni Porowski, will join host, Kalen Allen, and renowned celebrity chef, Martha Stewart, at Brunch with Martha & Friends in the Uncas Ballroom. Carl Radke also accompanies Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula behind the bar at novelle with Loverboy’s new line of non-alcoholic sparkling teas during Toast with the Host featuring Loverboy Sparkling Hard Tea on Friday, January 26th. Tickets to both events are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, Mohegan Sun’s largest and most distinguished annual festival, takes place from Thursday, January 25th through Sunday, January 28th, and offers an immersive experience where wine enthusiasts come together to explore a world of flavors. Attendees can sip and sample their way through endless vintages and signature dishes, incredible showcases and tastings during a four-day affair across the property. For a full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest events and to purchase tickets, visit mohegansun.com/swff.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jan 8, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, January 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 8, 2024) ––Legendary artist Tony Orlando will grace the award-winning 10,000 Mohegan Sun Arena for his last performance on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30pm. Tony Orlando has played for millions of fans over the course of his illustrious 60-year career, and this final performance will be his 65th at Mohegan Sun over the course of 23 years.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 12th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, January 13th.
“We are honored that after such an historic entertainment and humanitarian career, Tony Orlando has chosen Mohegan Sun to host his final live performance,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “It’s now time for us to give him a standing ovation for entertaining over 100,000 fans at Mohegan Sun over the years, something that only Billy Joel has done, as he will be forever part of Mohegan’s entertainment family.”
“I am so honored that my last concert will be at my favorite venue on Earth, Mohegan Sun Arena,” said Tony Orlando. “My relationship with Tom Cantone, the stage crews, and staff at Mohegan Sun Arena has been flawless. I also want to thank all my friends within the Mohegan Tribe for making me feel like family, and for the opportunity to say goodbye. Thank you for making my dreams come true.”
Tony Orlando is a Grammy-nominated artist, with 15 Top 40 hits, two platinum albums, three gold albums, and millions of copies sold. The 1973 #1 Billboard song “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” went on to become the theme song for Orlando and an anthem for hope, reunion, and rejuvenation in America. Orlando is a recipient of two American Music Awards and one People’s Choice Awards for “Best Male Entertainer”. He is the 2016 recipient of the Casino Entertainer of the Year award, and the Bob Hope Award for excellence in entertainment from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society honoring his efforts on behalf of our nation’s veterans. In 1990, Tony was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to commemorate his outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry. He was also inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame in 2010.
Prior to Tony Orlando’s final show at Mohegan Sun Arena, three performances will take place at Mohegan Sun’s sister properties. These include back-to-back shows at Fallsview Casino Resort on February 27th & 28th, and a show at Resorts Casino Hotel on Saturday, March 16th.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena 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.
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Jan 2, 2024 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
Stafford, CT resident Jose S. hit the Super 4 Progressive
Blackjack Jackpot for $525,094 on Friday, December 22nd at Mohegan Sun.
Jose said he was feeling lucky on this visit to Mohegan Sun. The jackpot was won on a blackjack table located in Casino of the Earth, which is home to more than 180,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment. The Super 4 Progressive Blackjack is only offered at Mohegan Sun and in a few casinos across the United States.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Dec 28, 2023 | Breaking News
Enjoy delectable dining specials between January 21st – 25th at select restaurants across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 28, 2023) – Mohegan Sun’s annual Restaurant Week is back, and guests can enjoy mouthwatering dining specials for a five-day stretch from Sunday, January 21st through Thursday, January 25th. Restaurants including, but not limited to, BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Todd English’s Tuscany and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will be getting in on the Restaurant Week action by offering can’t-miss dining specials.
Guests can enjoy Restaurant Week at BALLO Italian Restaurant with a three-course meal option for $45 per person. For the first course, guests can choose either a Caesar Salad with Parmigiano and croutons, an Arugula Salad with pine nuts, shaved Parmigiano and lemon, or Meatballs made with Pomodoro, pecorino, basil and mozzarella. The second course gives guests the option of Chicken Francese made with sautéed spinach, roasted garlic, grilled lemon and white wine, Campanella alla Vodka served with stracciatella, Salmon served with roasted Brussels, butternut squash, almonds and Calabrian honey or Eggplant Parmigiana made with mozzarella, pomodoro and basil. For the third course, enjoy a Vanilla and Chocolate Chip Cannoli.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House’s Restaurant Week specials include an Irish Trio consisting of house made shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, banger sausage and soda bread for $36 and Corned Beef & Cabbage Spring Rolls made with corned beef, cabbage, carrots, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing for $16. Additionally, guests can enjoy a 20 oz. Guinness for $15.
The featured specials over at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill include a $19 3-Pointer featuring a half garlic bread, half-pound wings and two spring rolls. Other specials include a 14 oz. BBQ Rubbed Prime Rib served with mashed potatoes, smoked onion jus and horseradish cream for $42 and a $6 23 oz. Bud Light Draft.
At Michael Jordan’s Steak House, guests can dig into a 42 oz. Tomahawk Steak served with steak sauce and fries for $99 or Beef Satay served with Crying Tiger Sauce for $16.
Sol Toro is getting in on the Restaurant Week action with Mix & Match Tacos where guests can choose two or three tacos for $4.50 each; taco options include Fried Cod Fish with Aji mayo and slaw, Pork Carnitas with Sol Toro salsa, cilantro and onion, Fried Chicken with Habanero tomatillo salsa, cilantro and onion, Mexicali Chicken with Guacasalsa and pico de gallo and a Bean Taco made with pinto beans, tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheese and cilantro line crema. Additionally, Sol Toro will feature a Chicken Fried Rice Bowl made with Chipotle chicken, soy chili, roasted garlic and a fried egg for $22 and a Frozen Margarita Flight for $10.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack will offer a three-course meal for $55 per person. For the first course, guests can choose either a Mixed Greens Salad with House Vinaigrette, a cup of New England Clam Chowder or a cup of Spicy Bermuda Fish & Crab Chowder. For the second course, dive into either a 1 lb. Pan-Roasted Lobster served with butter, bourbon, white wine, chervil, shallots and corn on the cob, a Seafood Fra Diavola with Linguini, lobster, shrimp and squid in a spicy red sauce or Grilled Tenderloin Steak Tips served with sautéed mushrooms, garlic broccoli, mashed potatoes and peppercorn cream sauce. For the third course, guests can enjoy a house made dessert.
Sushi Koya is set to offer a special three course meal for $40 per person. For the first course, guests can choose between a Kani Salad or Seaweed Salad. Options for the second course include Dinosaur Eggs consisting of spicy tuna wrapped in avocado, a Sushi Appetizer featuring five pieces of raw fish (Chef’s choice) served with rice or Pork Gyoza. The third course features a selection of one the following: Chef’s Special Roll, Dancing Eel (spicy lobster topped with eel and avocado and kabayaki sauce), Black Samurai (spicy tuna and avocado topped with black pepper tuna, scallion, tobiko and kabayaki sauce), Mermaid (Kano, shrimp and avocado topped with seared spicy salmon, tobiko and spicy mayo), Koya Roll (shrimp tempura and cucumber topped with spicy tuna, kabayaki sauce and tobiko), Volcano Roll (spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado and tempura crunch with kabayaki sauce and spicy mayo) or Salmon Lover (spicy salmon and mango with spicy mayo sauce and crunch).
At Todd English’s Tuscany, foodies can enjoy Restaurant Week with a three-course meal for $50 per person from 5:00pm – close on Monday, January 22nd through Wednesday, January 24th. For the first course, guests can pick among an Autumn Salad consisting of Arcadia mix, double smoked bacon lardons, dried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, pecans, gorgonzola cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette or a Caesar Salad featuring Little Gem lettuce, Tuscan croutons and eggless Caesar dressing or lastly, a house made Lobster Bisque consisting of Maine lobster meat, roasted fennel and chives. For the second course, choose a house made Butternut Squash Ravioli with brown butter, sage and toasted pepitas or a 6 oz. Bone-In Pork Chop served with braised Napa cabbage and Granny Smith apples, silk potatoes and apple butter or a 4 oz. Salmon Florentine served with roasted root vegetables, parsnip puree and lemon butter. For the third course, guests can enjoy a selection of Sorbet Gelato with Chocolate Biscotti or Tiramisu with Coffee Ganache and Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans.
Restaurant Week at Tao Asian Bistro & Lounge will take place from 5:00pm – close on Monday, January 22nd through Wednesday, January 24th with the featured special being a Pu-Pu Platter consisting of one piece of Crispy Tuna, one piece of Satay Bass, one piece of Chicken Satay, one piece of Gyoza and one Lollipop Wing for $30.
Available from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during Restaurant Week, Johnny Rockets will offer two burgers, one side and two shakes for $30.
For the full list of Restaurant Week dining specials, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
Restaurant Week takes place the week leading up to Mohegan Sun’s 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest which will feature a vibrant and immersive experience where wine enthusiasts come together to explore and discover a world a flavors. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit mohegansun.com/swff.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Dec 21, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 21, 2023)– Mohegan Sun has officially been named “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice awards. Nominees for this contest are editorially driven with contributions from a panel of travel experts. The final list is determined by Newsweek editors, and then a public vote occurred during the month of December.
“We are honored to be named ‘Best Casino with Live Entertainment’ by Newsweek,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “This is another acknowledgement and recognition of the men and women who work nonstop every day to be the best in the country. They are the reason Mohegan’s entertainment brand is consistently named #1 and is celebrated by guests and artists worldwide.”
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning, 10,000 seat Arena is a leader in the entertainment business, hosting headlining performers like Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Beyoncé, Thomas Rhett, Ariana Grande, and countless others. Exciting acts scheduled for Mohegan Sun Arena in 2024 include Dancing With The Stars, 311, Tom Segura, Nelly, Jo Koy, Bert Kreischer, NF, and Avenged Sevenfold. Matt Rife also stops at Mohegan Sun Arena in February 2024 with a record-breaking and unprecedented five-show run.
Major sporting events, including championship boxing, MMA, professional wrestling, college and professional basketball have also found a home at Mohegan Sun. Additionally, Mohegan Sun Arena is home to WNBA powerhouse, the Connecticut Sun, who just announced their 2024 season schedule.
Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free, weekly entertainment for guests 21 years of age and over. Guests can enjoy full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, intimate seating and top performances by entertainers from almost every musical genre with no cover charge and no minimum. The Wolf Den has hosted acts such as Ludacris, Marshall Tucker Band, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Run-D.M.C, Salt-N-Pepa, Chubby Checker and more.
Mohegan Sun has received additional, entertainment focused, year-end honors that include a “Best Live Music Venue in Connecticut” award from The New London Day and a “Best Casino Venue” nomination from Pollstar. In its history, Mohegan Sun has won 19 national entertainment-focused awards. The OLG Stage at sister property Fallsview Casino Resort, located in Niagara Falls, ON, was also nominated in the “Casino of the Year – Arena” category at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Guests can find additional electrifying live entertainment across property, including at novelle, Comix Roadhouse, Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, and The Cabaret Theatre. For the full lineup, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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