truTV’s Impractical Jokers Announce Two Night Performance At Mohegan Sun Arena

Sold-Out Smash “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring The Tenderloins”
live Friday, June 7th & Saturday, June 8th

UNCASVILLE, CT (February 4, 2019) – Critically acclaimed, world-renowned Comedy troupe, and stars of truTV’s hit series Impractical Jokers, The Tenderloins have announced new 2019 dates for their smash U.S./U.K. tour, “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour – Starring The Tenderloins.”  The new dates, kick off at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th at 8:00pm., come on the heels of multiple sold-out shows since the tour’s summer of 2018 inception, and will feature new material and hi-jinx for audiences across the globe.

Tickets are $89.00, $69.00 and $49.00 and go on sale Friday, February 8th 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 beginning on Saturday, February 9th, subject to availability.

In addition to the Cranjis live performances, The Tenderloins have an action-packed 2019 planned.  They recently wrapped shooting their Impractical Jokers Movie directed by Chris Henchy and produced by Funny or Die. Beginning February 6th, the group will be setting sail with Sixthman on their third annual sold-out Impractical Jokers Cruise from Tampa to the Bahamas.  Later in the year, The Tenderloins are starring in TBS’ The Misery Index, a brand-new game show co-starring Jameela Jamil (from NBC’s The Good Place). All the while, truTV will be airing Season 8 of Impractical Jokers, with all 26 brand-new episodes airing within the coming months.

ABOUT THE TENDERLOINS
The Tenderloins, is a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano – are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. Now in its eighth season, Impractical Jokers follows The Tenderloins as they coerce one another into doing public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras. With each new season, the show continues to take dares to outrageous levels with new over-the-top hijinks. In addition to the top-rated television show, the Troupe has toured steadily over the last five years with its highly-successful, “Where’s Larry?,” “Santiago Sent Us,” and their current “Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy,” tours playing to hundreds of thousands of fans in the US and UK, including three sold-out nights at Radio City Music Hall, a sold-out Madison Square Garden, and five sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena. Natives of Staten Island, NY, Vulcano, Gatto, Murray and Quinn met while attending high school and later formed The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe in 1999. After years of performing live improv and sketch comedy shows, The Tenderloins crossed over to the web, garnering millions of views for their internet sketches, eventually creating the runaway success Impractical Jokers for truTV. Impractical Jokers is top 5 in its timeslot on cable in the US and is the #1 show on Comedy Central in the United Kingdom and India.

Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now.  Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.

Mohegan Sun Celebrates Chinese New Year

2019: The Year of the Pig

UNCASVILLE, CT (January 30, 2019) – Mohegan Sun is getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Pig this February. Following the tradition, Mohegan Sun is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a variety of events including A-Lin inside Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Chinese cultural arts demonstration and Lion Dance, the Money God, Red Envelope giveaways, special menu items at Sunrise Square and more!

The celebrations begin with a performance in Mohegan Sun Arena by A-Lin from Taiwan. The show will take place at 1:00am on Sunday, February 3rd and tickets are VIP $188.00, $148.00, $118.00, $98.00 and $68.00 and are on sale now.

Beginning Tuesday, February 5th, Red Envelopes will be distributed to Momentum members with valid ID for Asian bus line runs. The giveaway starts the first day of the Lunar New Year and lasts through Monday, February 11th. During this period, guests who ride the Asian buses can receive a Red Envelope with cash varying from $5.00 to $100.00 inside. The Money God will also visit The Shops concourse from Noon to 2:00pm on Sunday, February 10th for another Red Envelope giveaway and photo opportunity. Miss NY Chinese Pageant 2018 winners will be present to greet guests. There will also be Chinese arts and crafts demonstrations such as calligraphy and paper-cutting.

Also on Sunday, February 10th, don’t miss the traditional Lion Dance that will tour through the Mohegan Sun property. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The performance will start at 2:00pm heading from Sunrise Square and making its way through Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind.

The Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, Kevin Brown, Mohegan Sun’s President and General Manager, Raymond Pineault, and Vice President of Asian and Far East Marketing, Kelly Leung, will be present in addition to the Money God and Miss NY Chinese Pageant winners.

Beginning, Saturday, February 2nd, Phantasia, located in Sunrise Square celebrates the New Year with a special menu until Sunday, February 18th.  To view the menu, please visit mohegansun.com.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:

Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

# # #

ESPN’S ‘The Michael Kay Show’ Broadcasting Live From Mohegan Sun With On-Air Guests Steve Pearce, Jerry Remy, John Flaherty & more

WHAT: Join us at Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 8th when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show and the YES network will be broadcasting live from The Cabaret Theatre.

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, February 8th, 3:00pm – 6:30pm in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun.

IN DETAIL: Get the scoop on the latest New York sports headlines and more when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show with Michael Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg broadcasts live from The Cabaret Theatre! Catch up on all the latest sports talk on Friday, February 8th beginning at 3:00pm.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

3:30pm – John

3:45pm – John Ellis & Ray Pineault

4:00pm – Miguel Andujar

4:15pm – Jerry Remy

4:30pm – Steve Pearce

4:45pm – Luis Severino

5:05pm – Luke Voit

*schedule subject to change

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

# # #

Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check Presents Musicians Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross This Valentine’s Day

WHAT: Meet Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross during a romantic Reality Check event on February 14th.

WHEN: Thursday, February 14th

7:00pm – Live Discussion and Q&A

7:30pm – Signing Event

The Shops at Mohegan Sun

NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.

IN DETAIL: Love is in the air when Mohegan Sun welcomes music artists, actors and married couple Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross for a romantic Reality Check event on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Join this successful husband & wife duo for a free live discussion and Q&A followed by a signing event in The Shops concourse.

*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed at the signing location starting at 6:00pm. Talent will be signing copies of headshots distributed at the event. Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will be taking photos. There will be no personal photos.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

# # #

Mohegan Sun’s 16th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest Presents Sunday Brunch, Southern Style With Martina McBride, Kimberly Schlapman Of Little Big Town And Anne Burrell

UNCASVILLE, CT (January 14, 2019) – Two of Country’s biggest stars, Martina McBride and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town, team up with Food Network’s Anne Burrell to bring Southern charm to Sun Wine & Food Fest’s Sunday Brunch on January 27th from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom.   Guests will enjoy country brunch food while watching live demonstrations as Martina, Kimberly and Anne share their favorite recipes. A DJ set during brunch will be by Questlove, famous band front man and Southern cuisine connoisseur.

Tickets are $90.00 per person and on sale now via Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.

Questlove will also have a DJ set inside Avalon nightclub on Saturday, January 26th.  Doors open at 9:00pm. For more information about Avalon’s cover charges, dress code and more, visit mohegansun.com.

ABOUT MARTINA MCBRIDE
Martina McBride is a multiple Grammy-nominated Country icon, whose incomparable vocals have kept her at the top of the charts garnering six No. 1 hits and 20 top 10 singles. Selling more than 18 million albums to date, McBride has earned 14 Gold, nine Platinum, three Double Platinum and two Triple Platinum certifications.

On October 30, 2018, Martina released her second cookbook, Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life. The new collection includes nearly 300 pages of family recipes and new creations from her own kitchen. In 2014, McBride released her first book, Around the Table, a full-color illustrated collection of her favorite recipes, hosting tips, practical menu planning advice, and themed décor inspiration. Last year also saw the debut of McBride’s Food Network show, Martina’s Table. McBride shares recipes from her cookbooks, what life on the road is like, and hosts inspirational gatherings for friends and family. Martina’s Table can currently be seen on the Food Network every Sunday at 11:00am CST and through most streaming providers.

ABOUT KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN
Kimberly Schlapman is a member of the GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, and AMA Award-winning group, Little Big Town, which also includes Phillip Sweet, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook. Little Big Town first entered the music scene more than 20 years ago with hits such as “Boondocks,” “Bring It On Home,” “Good As Gone,” and “Little White Church.” Little Big Town’s last studio album, The Breaker, debuted #1 on the Billboard Country Charts and Top 10 (No.4) on the Billboard 200 to critical acclaim, marking the group’s fourth Top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 chart. The band is currently in the studio working on a new album expected for release this year.

In the cooking space, Kimberly has hosted her own cooking show, Kimberly’s Simply Southern and has also released her first cookbook, OH GUSSIE! Cooking and Visiting in Kimberly’s Southern Kitchen. In the book, Kimberly shares delicious recipes and soul-stirring stories from her roots in the Appalachian foothills of north Georgia, her travels on tour with the band, and from the life she loves back home in country music’s capital. She has been seen as a chef or judge on TODAY show, Dr. Oz, The Chew, Pickler & Ben, The View, Beat Bobby Flay, and Chopped Junior.

ABOUT ANNE BURRELL
With her trademark spiky blonde hair and pumped-up personality, Anne Burrell has worked at some of the top restaurants in New York, studied the culinary landscape and traditions of Italy, and is a New York Times best-selling cookbook author. Burrell hosts Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America, a primetime show where she leads a team of hopeless home cooks from around the country through culinary boot camp. She also hosted Chef Wanted, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and starred in Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs.

Anne published her first cookbook, Cook Like a Rock Star, in 2011, which gives home cooks the confidence and support to be rock stars in their own kitchens. The cookbook earned a place on the New York Times Best-Seller List. Anne’s second cookbook, Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower, was released in October 2013. Burrell has been featured in Food & Wine, Food Network Magazine, People, and New York Times. She has been a guest on Good Morning America, The Talk, TODAY, and The Rachel Ray Show.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

# # #

Mohegan Sun’s Momentum Loyalty Program Adds Partnerships With the MLB’s New York Yankees & NBA’s Boston Celtics

Mohegan Sun, the halfway point between Boston & New York City, adds two historic franchises to its Momentum Partnerships

UNCASVILLE, CT (January 11, 2018) – Mohegan Sun, in steadily enhancing its Momentum Loyalty Rewards Program, is excited to announce that members of all card levels, Core through Soar, will be able to take advantage of new discounts & special offers with both the NBA’s Boston Celtics and the MLB’s New York Yankees.

As part of the Momentum partnership with the New York Yankees, members will receive exclusive ticket offers for select 2019 regular home games! Momentum members will receive an email with additional details. The 2019 season begins at Yankee Stadium, home of the 27-time World Series Champions, on Thursday, March 28th.

“Mohegan Sun’s Momentum Rewards program now includes more than fifteen partnerships, some of which include Baha Mar, the beautiful 1,000-acre resort & casino in the Bahamas, MSC Cruises, the number one cruise line in Europe and South America, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, the largest indoor multi-level go-kart experience in the world (Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun) and luxurious seaside resorts like Ocean House in Westerly, RI.” Said Ray Pineault, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “The New York Yankees & Boston Celtics will certainly be a welcomed addition for our members and we’re really excited about the continued enhancement of our great loyalty program.”

Momentum card holders who are also big Celtics fans are in luck as well; beginning today, they can take 10% off orders at Celtics.com/Shop. (Some exclusions apply). Momentum members will be notified with details via email on how to redeem the offer.

For full details on all of Mohegan Sun’s Momentum Partners, visit mohegansun.com/momentumpartnerships

About the New York Yankees: Founded in 1903, the New York Yankees are the most successful and popular team in Major League Baseball history, having won 27 championships while appearing in 40 World Series. The club plays its home games at Yankee Stadium, which is one of New York City’s most-frequented tourist destinations and home to numerous non-baseball events, including college football’s New Era Pinstripe Bowl. As a result of their on-field accomplishments and iconic interlocking “NY” logo, the Yankees are among the most recognized brands in the world.

About the Boston Celtics: A charter member of the Basketball Association of America (which evolved into the National Basketball Association) since 1946, the Boston Celtics have won a record 17 NBA Championships, including eight (8) in a row from 1959-1966, winning their first title in 1957 and their most recent in 2008. The Celtics have long stood for equality, and respect, including hiring the first African American Coach and starting the first all black starting five. In addition, 39 former Celtics players, management or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In December 2002 the team returned to local ownership for the first time since 1963. For more information on the Celtics, visit celtics.com.

About Mohegan Sun: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

###

Phish Summer Tour 2019 Coming To Mohegan Sun Arena

Live on Tuesday, July 9th & Wednesday, July 10th; Tickets on sale Friday, January 25th

UNCASVILLE, CT (January 9, 2019) – Phish will hit the road this summer with a 26 – date tour, stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, July 9th and Wednesday, July 10th at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $78.00 and go on sale Friday, January 25th 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 beginning on Saturday, January 26th, subject to availability.

In an effort to get tickets into the hands of fans and not bots, Phish is using Ticketmaster Verified Fan® for the public on-sales sold via Ticketmaster. For the first two hours of each on-sale, while supplies last, a selection of the best tickets will be available for those who have received codes via Verified Fan. Fans who wish to be eligible to purchase must register and receive a verification code via text.  Registration closes Wednesday, January 23rd at 11:59pm eastern.

Fans can learn more and register here.

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.  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.”  Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 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.

Mohegan Sun Arena To Host The ECC High School Boys Basketball Championship Games On February 26th

The Eastern Connecticut Conference gets its own “Run to the Sun” when the ECC Division title games come to Mohegan Sun; Tickets on-sale January 28th

UNCASVILLE, CT (January 9, 2019) – The high school basketball season in Eastern Connecticut is shaping up to produce another thrilling tournament season and along with the CIAC State Finals that arrive in mid-March, Mohegan Sun Arena will be hosting the Eastern Connecticut Conference High School Basketball Championship Games for the first time, on February 26th. The ECC is home to standout athlete’s, Dev Ostrowski of East Lyme, JJ Brennan of Waterford, Chase Anderson of Bacon Academy, Ken Turner of Ledyard & Max Lee of St. Bernard and many more, all looking to lead their teams to the conference title and beyond.

When / Where: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 6:00pm (Division II) & 8:00pm (Division II) | 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382

Tickets: Tickets are $10.00 and are valid for the full two-game session. Advance tickets go on-sale Monday, January 28th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000.  Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at 10:00am on January 28th.

“This is a chance to take advantage of a world-class facility and give the kids a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Said Jim Buonocore, Ledyard Athletic Director & ECC Chair. “It’s a testament to the quality of programs we have in the league. We can’t thank Tom [Cantone] and Mohegan Sun enough for this opportunity.”

“We are always excited to host sporting events,” Mohegan Sun VP of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone said. “This is a great way to get the local community together in a fun, competitive spirit in a popular venue.”

The ECC featured three divisions last year, from which two conference tournaments took place, with Waterford & St. Bernard’s taking home titles. The ECC was restructured to four total divisions for the 2018-2019 season, and tournament play will now consist of all Division I & II schools battling it out for the title, with the same taking place for Division III & IV. Both championship games at Mohegan Sun Arena will also be streamed live on TheDay.com.

The ECC has a storied athletic history, and high school basketball is certainly a notable category. From the 1980s to present, the conference has produced the likes of Harold Pressley (St. Bernard High School, Villanova, Sacramento Kings), Tyson Wheeler (New London High School, University of Rhode Island), Sam Cheung (Waterford High School, Coast Guard Academy), Alex Jensen (Stonington High School, University of Vermont), Mark Jones (NFA, University of Dayton), Kris Dunn (New London High School, Providence College, Chicago Bulls) and Mike Buscetto, (Waterford High School, SNHU). In recent years, the ECC has further entrenched itself as one of the best high school basketball conferences in New England, with incredible talent and exhilarating, packed crowds, often reaching the thousands for rivalry & tournament based games.

ABOUT ECC: The Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) is an interscholastic athletic league made up of 18 member high schools, whose geographical footprint reaches from the Massachusetts border to the Long Island Sound and from the Rhode Island border to just east of the Connecticut River. The league sponsors 29 sports throughout the school year with each sport culminating in a league championship.  Nearly 5000 student-athletes compete yearly in the ECC.  The ECC is a league steeped in history, producing countless CIAC State Champions.  The league continues to be on the forefront of high school athletics in the state of Connecticut and is positioned to continue as a leader for years to come.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA: 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.  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.”  Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 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.

Bad Bunny Returns To Mohegan Sun Arena For Spring Bad Bunny Live Tour

Live on Sunday, April 7th; Tickets on sale Friday, December 21st

UNCASVILLE, CT (December 19, 2018) – One of the biggest Latin stars in recent memory, Bad Bunny, has announced his North American tour.  Kicking off spring 2019, the Grammy – nominated rapper – songwriter comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 7th at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $141.00, $101.00, $81.00 and $51.00 and go on sale Friday, December 21st 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 beginning on Saturday, December 22nd, subject to availability.

Bad Bunny, originally from Puerto Rico, is most recognized for his explosive and infectious Trap songs. Rolling Stone magazine has named him “The Four – Billion – Stream Man leading the Latin Trap Explosion.” This talented artist has demonstrated his already overwhelming power, influence and demand with completely sold – out concerts for his “La Nueva Religión Tour” (The New Religion Tour) all over Europe, Latin America and the U.S. His unmistakable voice and rhythm have led him to transition to the general market, where he is already creating waves of revolution with his participation in “I Like It” alongside Cardi B and J Balvin, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and has continued to dominate the chart in the top 3 position. He has been nominated into the iHeart Radio Music Award, MTV VMA’s, Latin AMAs, Latin Grammys and E! People Choice Awards. Earlier this fall, Bad Bunny celebrated being the face of the cover of FADER magazine where the artist boasts a feature story that perfectly recaps his story and properly introduces him to the American market as the Latin Trap superstar he has become.

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.  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.”  Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 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.

Restaurant Week Returns To Mohegan Sun January 20th – 24th

UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2018) – Treat yourself to a delicious meal when Restaurant Week returns from January 20th – January 24th. Dining specials & discounts will be offered at many of the top restaurants across Mohegan Sun, and along with that, diners will be able to learn tips and tricks from culinary masters during live cooking demonstrations in The Shops at Mohegan Sun by Sun Wine & Food Fest chefs Jason Santos and Michele Ragussis!

Chef Demos

Jason Santos, celebrity chef, owner, and Executive Chef at Boston’s Abby Lane, Citrus & Salt, and Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurants, will help kick off Restaurant Week by taking over The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Sunday, January 20th at Noon.

Michele Ragussis, a seasoned New England chef who has been featured on shows like Chopped, Food Network Star, Beat Bobby Flay and more, will wrap up Restaurant Week when she takes over The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, January 24th at 6:00pm.

Dining Specials

Guests can enjoy a 20% discount at Seasons Buffet, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, and Bobby’s Burger Palace all week long!

Mention “Restaurant Week” at Hash House A Go Go and get an order of Chicken & Waffles for $10.00.

SolToro is offering a variety of selections for an appetizer and entrée taco platters for $22.00 per person. For an appetizer, choose between Mexican Wontons filled with chorizo, chipotle and avocado cream or SolToro Nachos, topped with Chihuahua cheese, beans, jalapeños, guacamole, and sour cream. Street taco entrée options include Adobo pork, roasted duck, chicken, Baja fish, grilled shrimp, or barbacoa beef. All street taco entrées are served with rice and beans.

At BALLO Italian Restaurant, enjoy a three-course dinner for $32.00. First course is a choice of either classic Caesar salad, Arugula salad, or meatballs pomodoro. Second is a choice of rigatoni, chicken parmigiana, or organic salmon. Skirt steak is available for an additional $15.00. For dessert, a classic cannoli.

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar, located on property near the Trading Cove lot, is offering lunch and dinner specials during Restaurant Week. For $16.95, enjoy a lunch for two special: house side salad, a choice of a BBQ pulled pork sandwich or a flatbread of your choice, and funnel cake fries for dessert. The dinner special for two is $29.95 and includes one buffalo pretzel to share, the choice of chicken fajitas or BBQ pulled pork bacon mac & cheese, and a cookie pizza for dessert.

Come to Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House for delicious, slow roasted 12 oz. prime rib au jus, served with mashed potatoes, daily vegetables and for $20.00. Make sure to get there early for one of the most popular items while supplies last!

Visit Michael Jordan’s Steak House for a delicious meal for $49.00. The first course is a choice of a classic Caesar with shaved parmesan and garlic croutons, or king crab and lobster bisque with micro celery. The main course is the choice of organic black pearl salmon in a peperonata broth (no clams), or basil brined chicken with smoked fingerling hash and parmesan velouté.

Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe is serving honey chipotle fried chicken, mac & cheese, BBQ rubbed jojo’s, and coleslaw, with a buttermilk biscuit and house-made gravy for $23.00.

A three-course meal at Jasper White’s Summer Shack features a mixed greens salad, lobster scampi, and a chocolate peanut butter torte for $40.
*Dine in only, May not be combined with other discounts

At Sushi Koya, enjoy one dinosaur egg (spicy tuna wrapped in avocado) and one criashi (eight pieces of chef’s choice sashimi, shrimp, crab, seaweed and avocado over rice) for $35.00.
*Dine in only

Tom’s Urban is offering a three-course meal for $20.19. First is a small plate of either Brussels sprouts, fried pickles, or a side salad. For the entrée, enjoy any burger, taco or sandwich. Indulge in the colossal cheesecake for dessert. This special also includes one non-alcoholic drink.
*Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Tax and gratuity not
included.

Feed your sweet tooth with these dessert specials!

Buy a large cup or cone at Ben & Jerry’s and upgrade to a fresh waffle cone for free.

Get a free piece of handcrafted bark at Godiva Chocolatier with the purchase of a hot cocoa.

Go to Krispy Kreme and get a free doughnut hole cup with any dozen donuts purchased. The main Krispy Kreme shop is located along the Riverview Garage connector to Casino of the Earth. Two other shops are located in the Riverview Garage entrance to the Casino of the Sky and along The Shops at Mohegan Sun at the Spring Gateway.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:

Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 MJTwitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

# # #