Nov 21, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
End 2023 on a high note with four days of exhilarating nightlife, live entertainment and more beginning Thursday, December 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 21, 2023) – To celebrate the end of 2023 and what’s to come in 2024, Mohegan Sun welcomes the return of Endless Midnight, featuring round-the-clock excitement on property from Thursday, December 28, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024. Over the course of four days, guests can experience live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den and Comix Roadhouse, plus exhilarating nightlife in Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock, Avalon Nightclub, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House and GAME ON. The party doesn’t stop there! Guests can countdown to 2024 at various special events across property, including the New Year’s Eve Dinner Gala, New Year’s Eve Party on the Concourse, Party into the New Year, and the Great Gatsby Roaming Event.
Entertainment
Mohegan Sun Arena is ending the year on a high note! Starting Thursday, December 28th, Cirque Dreams Celebration is set to bring three nights of festive entertainment to Mohegan Sun Arena. Cirque Dreams Celebration features an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more. This world-renowned cast of performers will be accompanied by an original music score, including new twists on seasonal favorites such as “Deck the Halls,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Singers, dancers, penguins, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Amidst a backdrop of new sets, scenery, and storylines, this family-friendly production is sure to put a twinkle in your eye! All three shows begin at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Over at the Wolf Den, guests can experience three nights of free, live entertainment. On Friday, December 29th, Raise Your Hands: Bon Jovi Tribute, the premier tribute to the music & spirit of Bon Jovi, will kick off at 8:00pm and features both hits and deep catalog tracks. Karina Rykman brings her “Joyride Tour 2023” to the Wolf Den on Saturday, December 30th at 8:00pm, featuring her original take on Psychedelic Indie Rock. On Sunday, December 31st, widely popular ‘80s tribute band, RUBIX KUBE, wraps up 2023 with two shows at 8:00pm and 11:00pm! All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend shows in the Wolf Den.
Comix Roadhouse will play host to five rounds of live entertainment, all on Sunday, December 31st! At 4:00pm, enjoy Spinnato’s Comedy Magic, featuring the perfect combination of sarcasm, magic and audience participation. Standup comedian and Impractical Jokers writer, Mike Finoia, will hit the Comix Roadhouse Comedy Club stage at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. On the Roadhouse side, American Honey is set to bring modern Country, Rock and Pop from the 90’s and beyond at 9:15pm. Comix Roadhouse will officially kiss 2023 goodbye with the Lipstick, Lashes and Lies: A Variety Drag Show featuring comedic sets, live singers, celebrity impersonations, dancing and more at 10:00pm. For ticket information, visit comixroadhouse.com.
New Year’s Eve Special Events
On Sunday, December 31st, guests can let a magical adventure sweep them away with an enchanting sit-down dinner at the New Year’s Eve Dinner Gala in the Uncas Ballroom. A cocktail reception will take place from 6:00pm – 7:00pm with dinner immediately following from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Music will be provided by Middle Eastern Music Ensemble. Guests must be 21 years of age or older and dressed in proper attire to attend. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
At 10:30pm, the Uncas Ballroom transforms for the ultimate NYE countdown at Party into the New Year. This extravagant New Year’s celebration gets underway with dancing and music by DJ Tom Macari and will also feature an open bar, a champagne toast at Midnight and a breakfast buffet to ring in 2024. Guests must be 21 years of age or older and dressed in proper attire to attend. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Starting at 9:00pm, guests can countdown to 2024 with family and friends at The Shops at Mohegan Sun during the New Year’s Eve Party on the Concourse, hosted by Alexa Farrell from News 12 CT. The Shops Concourse will come alive when DJae Melee blasts the beats and DFX Entertainment perform their high-energy acts as guests countdown to Midnight, capping off with an incredible pyrotechnic display! Hats, horns and tiaras will be available at Summer and Winter Coat Checks, Sky Valet and other entrances starting at 5:00pm (limited quantities available while supplies last). This event is free to attend and open to guests of all ages!
novelle’s lavish NYE Celebration, the Great Gatsby Roaming Event, will feature live music all night long by DJ Flip, interactive roaming entertainers, a celebratory champagne toast at Midnight and full access to the Viennese Hour dessert bar and passed appetizers. Specially priced bottles of champagne will also be available for bottle service. Tickets to the Great Gatsby Roaming Event are available via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Nightlife
Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock, Avalon Nightclub, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House and GAME ON are all set to bring exhilarating nightlife on Sunday, December 31st. At Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock with DJ Cream, guests are invited to come dressed to impress for a special night under the stars starting at 9:00pm. VIP reservations are available, guests can call 860.862.4009 for additional information. Guests can also dance the night away at Avalon Nightclub with DJ Chizzle, with the party starting at 9:00pm. For VIP reservations at Avalon Nightclub, guests can call 860.862.CLUB or email [email protected]. The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House is celebrating New Year’s Eve with live music by The Pogs, party favors and more starting at 10:00pm. For VIP table reservations at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, guests can email [email protected]. GAME ON will also feature a live DJ set for guests from 7:00pm – close.
Gaming Promotion
To celebrate end of 2023 and the first day of 2024, Momentum members will receive Triple Status Points by playing their favorite slots, table games or wagering in the Race Book from 6:00am – Midnight on Saturday, December 30, 2023 and Monday, January 1, 2024. This promotion accelerates status and Personal Achievement Awards, however Momentum Dollars will not be tripled. Status Points earned in the Poker Room do not qualify to be tripled.
Endless Midnight is an initiative that showcases the spirit of joy, community, and boundless entertainment at Mohegan destinations across North America, including Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Pennsylvania, Resorts Casino Hotel, ilani, Mohegan Casino Las Vegas and Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara. For more information, visit mohegangaming.com/endless-midnight.
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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Oct 10, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Halloween festivities to kick off Saturday, October 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 10, 2023) – Guests are invited to join Mohegan Sun this October for a whole roundup of spooky events and specials. Halloween gets an early start at Mohegan Sun this year when The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show hits The Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, October 14th for an equally hilarious and sexy show. On Saturday, October 28th, guests looking to satisfy their curiosity in demonology, ghosts, UFOs, monsters, urban legends, cryptozoology and more can head over to The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con in the Earth Expo & Convention Center. Also on October 28th, MoheganSunCasino.com is set to roll out the Play to Win: High-Stakes Halloween Game Show in The Cabaret Theatre, where guests will have an opportunity to win up to $5,000 cash! Additionally, Mohegan Sun will be offering various dining and retail specials to celebrate the spookiest time of the year.
The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show
Saturday, October 14th | 9:00pm | The Cabaret Theatre
Guests looking for the perfect date night, girls’ night out, or just looking to see some empowered women rock the stage are in for a treat. At 9:00pm on Saturday, October 14th, The Cabaret Theatre is set to host a show like no other. The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show will have guests at the edge of their seat, jaw dropped, and hootin’ and hollerin’ like they’ve never thought possible. The show consists of 75 minutes of Classic Rock & Blues music and perfectly choreographed dance moves. Tickets for this 21+ event are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con
Friday, October 27th – Saturday, October 28th | Earth Expo & Convention Center
From Friday October 27th – Saturday, October 28th, the Earth Expo & Convention Center will be transformed into a land of paranormal, supernatural and horror aspects. On Friday, October 27th, The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con – VIP Party takes place from 7:00pm – 11:00pm and will feature the only opportunity to take photos of the haunted artifacts all weekend. A VIP ticket includes admittance to David Merlin – The Paranormalist show at 7:00pm in the Earth Ballroom, admittance to the VIP Party immediately following Merlin’s show, two (2) ticket vouchers for soft drinks and more! The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con takes place on Saturday, October 28th from 10:00am – 8:00pm and is set to bring the world-famous Warren’s Occult Museum where guests will be able to view, in person, the Shadow Doll, the Haunted Dinosaur Toy and the real Annabelle! The Annabelle movie prop doll from the 2019 film, Annabelle Comes Home, will also be on display. TCD Para-Con & Entertainment LLC is bringing new and exciting guest speakers from all aspects of the paranormal, supernatural and new this year – horror! Tickets for all events are on sale now via TicketBud.
Play to Win: High-Stakes Halloween Game Show
Saturday, October 28th | 5:00pm & 8:00pm | The Cabaret Theatre
At 5:00pm & 8:00pm on Saturday, October 28th, eight lucky guests will be called up to The Cabaret Theatre stage to see if they can defeat the four rounds to victory and win up to $5,000 in cash during the Play to Win: Halloween High-Stakes Game Show hosted by MoheganSunCasino.com! The two on-stage hosts for the evening will be Deanna Colón and Chris Mann; Deanna is best known for national TV commercials, America’s Got Talent and being a vocalist for many top artists while Chris rose to fame from his viral performance on NBC’s The Voice, which was watched by a record-breaking 37.6 million viewers. In order to be called on stage for this spooky event, guests must purchase tickets to the session of their choice and then secure their spot to be a potential contestant. Guests must also have a registered MoheganSunCasino.com account to claim any winnings. Being selected to go on stage isn’t the only chance to win though; guests will have the opportunity to win in app-promo play, play Plinko for prizes, win up to $500 cash and more! MoheganSunCasino.com is available on the App Store, Google Play and via desktop.
Nightlife
The most anticipated Avalon Nightclub party is back for another year! On Saturday, October 28th, Avalon will host the Open Costume Contest Halloween Party featuring DJ Chizzle, where prizes will be given out for “Most Creative”, “Best Arcade/Sports Theme”, “Best Group” and “Best Overall” costumes. For VIP table reservations, please call/text 860.235.7446. From 5:00pm – 8:00pm on Saturday, October 28th, all ages are welcome to join GAME ON for their Games & Treats Halloween Party featuring candy stations, spooky bowling, food & drink specials and free arcade play for kids in costumes. Guests can head over to Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock between 9:00pm – 2:00am for their Halloween Costume Party featuring champagne, cocktails and dancing. Additionally on October 28th, Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will be hosting a Karaoke Halloween Party beginning at 10:00pm; costumes are highly encouraged, and all seating will be first come, first served.
Dining Specials
For a limited time, Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana will be rolling out the Patata Rustica, a brand-new pizza creation combining the rich flavors of whole-milk mozzarella cheese, seasoned potatoes, savory bacon, asiago cheese, a sprinkle of grated Pecorino Romano, and a drizzle of olive oil, all on Frank Pepe’s iconic dough. Sol Toro is set to run their Dia De Los Muertos Special on October 28th & 29th which features a Beso de Vampiro Margarita for $12, Blackened Filet Skewers appetizer for $19, Steak Oaxaqueño entrée for $39 and Day of the Dead Cake for $15.
Retail Specials
Stop into Le Creuset for a selection of Halloween-inspired dishes including 4-quart cast iron pumpkin cocottes, pumpkin butter dishes, black stockpots and mugs with The Bat Motif and Halloween metal bakeware. Additionally, guests who make a purchase of $250 or more will receive a special gift.
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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Sep 25, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment
Grand prize winner of this special music competition will receive $5,000 and a headlining show at the Wolf Den
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 25, 2023) – Local bands and musicians will have the chance to turn dreams into reality during Locals Live! Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications will host another exciting four-week competition where local talent battle for a $5,000 grand prize. The Locals Live champion will also get the opportunity to headline their own show in the award-winning Wolf Den, where acts like Thomas Rhett, LL Cool J, Barenaked Ladies, and last year’s Locals Live winner Nick Bosse based out of North Stonington, CT have graced the stage. Submissions can be made from Monday, September 25th to Wednesday, October 25th through the WCTY website.
Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications will select nine bands/musicians plus two alternates, and three acts per week will compete live every Wednesday from November 15th – December 6th (excluding November 22nd) from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. A live vote from the crowd will determine who will advance on the path to the most epic musical showdown in town, the final competition, on Wednesday, December 13th. At the finals, guest and celebrity judges will play a pivotal role in deciding the official Locals Live champion.
Admission to attend Locals Live is free, and guests can enjoy $4 Michelob Ultra and Bud Light specials. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One guest can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating. All guests must be 21 or older to enter the Wolf Den.
For the purposes of this competition, talent is defined as musicians, bands, or singer-songwriters only. All talent must be 21 years of age or older and from CT, RI, MA or NY. Performers must adhere to all Mohegan Sun rules and sign a guidelines contract prior to performance. Talent must be able to set up by 5:00pm on date of performance for sound check. All rules subject to change/management interpretation.
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, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun
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Aug 28, 2023 | Entertainment
Two Performances on Sunday, November 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 28, 2023) –Trans-Siberian Orchestra the heavy metal, classical music, theatre production, pyrotechnics and laser lightshow hybrid will return to Mohegan Sun Arena this winter.
“The Ghosts of Christmas Eve the Best of TSO & More,” will hit the stage for two awe-inspiring musical shows on Sunday, November 26th at 3:00pm and 8:00pm.
Tickets for the 2023 holiday tour are $109.75, $99.75, $89.75, $79.75, $69.75, $49.75, and $39.00 and go on sale Friday, September 15th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, September 16th, subject to availability.
Limited $39.00 tickets will be available for purchase for the first week, or while supplies last.
Although TSO is best known for their Capra-esque trilogy of holiday records – Christmas Eve & Other Stories, The Christmas Attic, and The Lost Christmas Eve – they have also released several other rock operas. Beethoven’s Last Night (2000) was the first of these non-holiday rock operas and tells a compelling tale of a battle for Beethoven’s soul between good and evil. It features instrumental crossovers between classical composers and contemporary rock, along with original vocal tracks featuring Patti Russo (Meatloaf) as the character Teresa, Beethoven’s love. Later albums take on great themes such as war and redemption, namely Night Castle (2009). Night Castle was TSO’s first Top 5 album debut and included a bonus track featuring Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer, King Crimson), who was one of TSO’s greatest influences. Letters From The Labyrinth (2015) was another Top 10 release for TSO. In total, TSO has sold in excess of 12 million albums and DVDs.
Consistently one of the Top 25 touring acts in the country, TSO shows no signs of slowing down. Since its touring debut in 1999, TSO has played over 2,000 Winter Tour shows for more than 18 million fans. So far TSO has also donated over $18 million from these tours to local charities.
At the time of his passing, Paul O’Neill had several TSO projects in various stages of completion at his recording studio in Florida. He also had two finalized rock operas: Romanov: When Kings Must Whisper, about the 1917 Russian Revolution, along with a live concert adaptation of Night Castle. O’Neill also planned to eventually bring the TSO experience to Broadway. Nearly 25 years after the release of their first album, Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues to create and live on.
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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Nov 17, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage
This Marks Tao Group Hospitality’s Second Partnership with Mohegan Sun and the Fourth opening of the Unique and Popular Beauty & Essex Restaurant
UNCASVILLE, CT (November. 17, 2022) – Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s leading integrated entertainment resort destinations, and Tao Group Hospitality today announced that Beauty & Essex will open inside Mohegan Sun in Fall 2023. The renowned dining experience at Beauty & Essex will elevate what is already an incredible and wide-ranging dining lineup at Mohegan Sun and will be located in Casino of the Sky near Starbucks.
“The relationship we have enjoyed with Tao Group Hospitality has been excellent, making the addition of another high-profile restaurant offering like Beauty & Essex a no-brainer for Mohegan Sun,” – said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge quickly became an unmatched dining experience in our region and the 11,000 square-foot Beauty & Essex will only further cement Mohegan Sun as the East Coast’s premier one-stop destination for the best dining, gaming, entertainment, and more.”
“Mohegan Sun boasts incredible restaurant offerings, and we are looking forward to adding Beauty & Essex to its culinary collection,” said Ralph Scamardella, Chief Culinary Officer of Tao Group Hospitality. “TAO Mohegan Sun has been a great success and we are thrilled to build on our existing relationship.”
Created by acclaimed chef/co-creator Chris Santos, Beauty & Essex serves global cuisine with unique shareable dishes and new twists on classic cocktails. Guests can expect Beauty & Essex favorites like the Grilled Cheese, Smoked Bacon & Tomato Soup Dumplings, Classic Beef Wellington, Togarashi Spiced Tuna, Truffled Mac & Cheese as well as some new menu options exclusive to Mohegan Sun. Beauty & Essex’s Mohegan Sun debut will be a homecoming to New England native Chef Chris Santos. “I’m very excited to bring this restaurant to Connecticut,” said Chef Santos. “New England has always been my home and I know Beauty & Essex is a perfect fit.”
Santos, who grew up in Rhode Island, will also be participating in the Celebrity Chef Dine Around (CCDA) at the 19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) at Mohegan Sun. Fans can purchase tickets to SWFF 2023, a four-day event in late January, via moheganSun.com. CCDA occurs on Saturday, January 28th.
ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY: Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates more than 70 branded locations in over 20 markets across five continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Wet Republic, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) (NYSE: MSGE), a leader in live experiences.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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