Oct 27, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
The In Living Color star, sitcom creator and bestselling author, brings more than four decades of comedy to The Cabaret Theatre on January 15th-17th, 2027.
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 27, 2026) – Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, writer and producer Damon Wayans will bring his stand-up comedy to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun for a four-show run that includes, Thursday, January 15th at 8:00pm; Friday, January 16th at 5:00pm and 8:00pm; and Saturday, January 17th at 5:00pm.Presented by COMIX, the special engagement gives fans the opportunity to experience one of comedy’s most recognizable performers in an intimate theater setting.
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00am via comixroadhouse.com. Guests also visit the Comix Front Desk to purchase tickets, subject to availability.
Damon Wayans has spent more than four decades shaping the landscape of American comedy across stand-up, television, film and publishing. He was a writer and starred in the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series In Living Color, where he created some of the show’s most memorable and infectious characters. His work on the groundbreaking series in the 90s earned Wayan two Emmy Award nominations and helped establish him as a defining comedic voice of his generation.
Beyond In Living Color, Wayans has maintained a successful stand-up career while starring in acclaimed HBO comedy specials including One Night Stand, The Last Stand and Still Standing. He later co-created and starred in the hit ABC sitcom My Wife and Kids, which earned the 2002 People’s Choice Award for “Favorite New Television Comedy Series” and remains a popular streaming and syndicated favorite. His film credits include Major Payne, Blankman, Mo’ Money, Beverly Hills Cop and Bamboozled. A New York Times bestselling author for Bootleg and Red Hats, Wayans most recently co-created and starred alongside his son, Damon Wayans Jr., in the CBS comedy Poppa’s House. Today, he continues to tour clubs and theaters nationwide, bringing his signature perspective and storytelling to audiences across the country.
Throughout its history, “The Cab” has showcased dynamic music, popular comedy performances and intimate special events. Opened in 2002, top performers and personalities who have had events inside The Cabaret Theatre include: Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Neil Sedaka, Michael Bublé, Aaron Lewis, Wanda Sykes, Paul Anka, Dave Attell, Chelsea Handler and many more.
ABOUT COMIX ROADHOUSE
Comix Mohegan Sun, COMIX Comedy Club and COMIX Craft Beer Bar are an independently owned and operated venue located inside one of the largest, most spectacular travel destinations in the United States. Open every Thursday through Sunday, COMIX Comedy Club showcases national headliners, superb regional and local talent and offbeat shows; all on a stage built for comedy. COMIX Craft Beer Bar offers 24 local, regional and national craft beers on tap, an excellent bourbon whiskey program, complemented by a full cocktail list and great bar food menu. COMIX is the perfect venue for private parties, special events and fundraisers and the place for fans to cheer on their teams on the big screen. COMIX also presents the superstars of comedy in the Mohegan Sun Arena and Uncas Ballroom. For hours and more info, call 860-862-7000 or visit www.COMIXcomedy.com, www.facebook.com/COMIXmohegansun & @COMIXmohegansun.
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Oct 23, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment, Gaming, Special Events
One of comedy’s biggest touring acts takes the stage in Uncasville for two nights, March 26 & 27, 2027; tickets on sale Monday, October 26th.
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 23, 2026) – Comedian, podcast host and television personality Chris Distefano will bring his acclaimed stand-up comedy to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun for two consecutive nights on Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27, 2027. Known for his high-energy storytelling, quick wit and relatable humor, Distefano has become one of the most recognizable and sought-after comedians in the industry, selling out venues across the country and building a massive following through stand-up, television and podcasting.
Tickets go on sale Monday, October 26th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster and mohegansun.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Tuesday, October 27th, subject to availability.
Chris Distefano is one of today’s most popular stand-up comedians, earning national recognition through his breakout appearances on MTV’s Guy Code and Girl Code. Since then, he has gone on to become a major force in comedy, making history in 2023 as the first stand-up comedian to sell out both Radio City Music Hall and The Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights. His television credits include co-hosting Ultimate Beastmaster on Netflix, starring in IFC’s Benders, guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! and leading projects across CBS and ViceTV.
Beyond the stage, Distefano has built a devoted fanbase through hit podcasts including Chrissy Chaos and History Hyenas with Yannis Pappas. His stand-up specials, including Size 38 Waist, Netflix’s Speshy Weshy and Hulu’s It’s Just Unfortunate, have further cemented his status as one of comedy’s fastest-rising and most beloved voices. When he’s not recording podcasts or appearing on television, Distefano continues to entertain audiences around the world on his sold-out stand-up tours.
Comedy fans can also keep an eye on Mohegan Sun’s growing entertainment lineup, featuring names like Ari Matti and Frank Caliendo, alongside signature experiences like the annual Sun Wine & Food Fest in January.
For more information on entertainment at The Cabaret Theatre visit: mohegansun.com/cabaret
ABOUT THE CABARET THEATRE
The 450-seat Cabaret Theatre, known also as “The Cab” is a beautiful venue in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky that returned in full force in 2025, hosting acts like Anthony Rodia, Roy Wood, Jr., The Bacon Brothers and more. Throughout its history, “The Cab” has showcased dynamic music, popular comedy performances and intimate special events. Opened in 2002, top performers and personalities who have had events inside The Cabaret Theatre include: Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Tony Danza, Neil Sedaka, Joey McIntyre, Michael Bublé, Lou Rawls, Tony Bennett, Wanda Sykes, Paul Anka, Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando, Derek Jeter, Aaron Lewis, Indigo Girls, Dave Attell, Chris Botti, Air Supply and Chelsea Handler.
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Oct 20, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Caliendo Brings His Stand-up Comedy filled with Impeccable Impressions to The Cab for Back-to-Back Performances Beginning Friday, June 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 20th, 2026) – Comedian, actor and impressionist Frank Caliendo, well-known for his spot-on impressions and fan-favorite viral video clips, is slated to bring his hilarious stand-up comedy to Mohegan Sun on Friday, June 25th and Saturday, June 26th. The shows inside the Cabaret Theatre (The Cab) will begin at 8:00pm.
Tickets to see Frank Caliendo on both evenings in The Cab are on-sale Friday, October 23rd via mohegansun.com and Ticketmaster.
Frank Caliendo is one of America’s most recognized comedians, actors and impressionists, known for his remarkable ability to bring celebrities, athletes and political figures to life through spot-on impressions and original comedy. With a career spanning more than two decades, Caliendo rose to national prominence as a cast member of MADtv and later became a familiar face to millions of football fans though his work on Fox NFL Sunday and ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.
In addition to headlining theaters across the country, Caliendo has starred in his own TBS series, Frank TV, and comedy specials including Frank Caliendo: All Over The Place and Comedy Central Presents: Frank Caliendo. A frequent guest on major late-night television programs and feature performer at the Radio Television Correspondents Dinner and Super Bowl broadcasts, he remains one of the most distinctive and versatile voices in comedy today.
As an actor, Frank will be seen in the upcoming film, Daddy Daughter Trip.
For more on Frank visit his website and follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Also announced recently, The Cabaret Theatre will feature a busy December entertainment lineup, including multiple performances from rising international comedy star Ari Matti December 17th through 19th and the holiday dance comedy Nut/Cracked for two nights this December.
For more information on entertainment at The Cabaret Theatre visit: mohegansun.com/cabaret
ABOUT THE CABARET THEATRE
The 450-seat Cabaret Theatre, known also as “The Cab” is a beautiful venue in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky that returned in full force in 2025, hosting acts like Anthony Rodia, Roy Wood, Jr., The Bacon Brothers and more. Throughout its history, “The Cab” has showcased dynamic music, popular comedy performances and intimate special events. Opened in 2002, top performers and personalities who have had events inside The Cabaret Theatre include: Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Tony Danza, Neil Sedaka, Joey McIntyre, Michael Bublé, Lou Rawls, Tony Bennett, Wanda Sykes, Paul Anka, Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando, Derek Jeter, Aaron Lewis, Indigo Girls, Dave Attell, Chris Botti, Air Supply and Chelsea Handler.
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Sep 28, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment
TICKETS AND ALL INFORMATION AT TOMSEGURA.COM/TOUR
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 28, 2026) – Today actor, comedian, writer, entrepreneur and one of the biggest names in the comedy business, Tom Segura, announced the first leg of his new stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Preposterous. Following his 2024-2025 global tour Come Together, Segura announced 30 new cities to start his 2027 tour and is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 30, 2027!
Tickets will be available on presale starting Wednesday, September 30th at 10:00am before the general on sale Friday, October 2nd. Tickets and all tour dates can be found at tomsegura.com/tour.
Before Tom kicks off his 2027 tour, he’ll be headlining the first ever Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa, AZ at Sloan Park. The two-day comedy event features Bill Burr, Tom Segura and special guest Rachel Feinstein on October 17th and on the following night, October 18th, Dave Chapelle with Andrew Santino. Single and two day passes on sale now at fastballcomedy.com.
ABOUT TOM SEGURA
Actor, comedian, writer, and entrepreneur Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. Following his highly successful I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour, where he played over 300 shows, Segura completed his Come Together Tour, which sold out venues around the world and culminated with the release of his Netflix comedy special Teacher on Christmas Eve 2025. Teacher marks Segura’s sixth Netflix special, following Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), Completely Normal (2014), and Sledgehammer (2023).
Segura is currently filming in Live Nation Studios, Hartbeat & ATC’s Golf Trip alongside Andrew Santino, Tim Simons, John Stamos, and Heather Graham, directed by Nicholas Thomas. Last year, he produced and starred in El Tigre, a story about a regular guy named Jeff who must pretend to be a cartel boss after being mistaken for him during a trip to Mexico. Alongside Segura, El Tigre stars Luke Wilson, Tim Baltz, Arturo Castro and Genesis Rodriguez. Segura’s film credits include the STX release Countdown, Instant Family, Opening Act, and Flinch.
Segura also stars in the Netflix dark comedy series Bad Thoughts, which he created, wrote, directed, and produced through his company, Your Mom’s House Studios. The series earned Segura an Emmy nomination in 2025, for Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series. Additionally, Bad Thoughts itself received an Emmy Nomination in 2026 for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series. Season 2 premiered on Netflix in Spring 2026.
Segura is the founder and operator of Your Mom’s House Studios, a podcast network he built into one of the most influential platforms in comedy. The network is home to hit shows including Your Mom’s House, co-hosted by Christina P and 2 Bears 1 Cave, co-hosted with Bert Kreischer, along with a growing slate of podcasts that reach millions of listeners each week.
Under Segura’s leadership, YMH Studios was an early innovator in livestream podcast events, helping redefine how comedy audiences engage with creators.
In June 2022, Segura released his New York Times Bestselling book I’d Like to Play Alone, Please to wide praise, with Forbes calling it “laugh out loud funny.” Paste Magazine described him as, “…having a natural and capable storytelling ability, one that lifts his narratives out of average anecdote fare and plants them firmly in hilarious ground.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
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Sep 16, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment
Fresh off appearances on Kill Tony and being featured on Netflix is a Joke, Ari Matti is Live in The Cab for Four Shows Beginning December 17th
Internationally acclaimed comedian Ari Matti is slated for four performances at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre (The Cab). Known for his bold storytelling, quick wit and appearances on Kill Tony, Matti has emerged as one of comedy’s fastest-rising
talents. Performances begin on Thursday, December 17th with an 8:00pm show, followed by an 8:00pm show on Friday, December 18th, and a 7:00pm & 10:00pm performance on Saturday, December 19th!
Tickets to see Ari Matti in The Cab are on-sale Friday, September 4th at comixroadhouse.com.
Ari Matti is an Estonian-born stand-up comedian known for his bold, high-energy style, sharp observational humor, and effortless charm on stage. Blending his Eastern European roots with global experiences, he’s spent over 12 years entertaining audiences worldwide with stories about growing up in Eastern Europe and his unfiltered point of view on life. He’s performed across the United States, the UK, Europe, Canada, Asia, and Australia, including a standout year in Vancouver headlining for Yuk Yuk’s and The Comedy Mix. Back home in Estonia, Ari made comedy history with his 2021 tour, selling over 20,000 tickets — a milestone that pushed him to chase the American comedy scene. That leap paid off. Ari is now a regular on Kill Tony, the world’s #1 live podcast, recorded at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, and has taken the stage for Kill Tony Live at Madison Square Garden in both 2024 and 2025. His set from Kill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Austin helped the special crack Netflix’s Top 10 in multiple countries earlier this year. With his Eastern European charm, fearless perspective, and electric stage presence, Ari continues to turn heads in one of comedy’s fastest-growing scenes. Ari Matti takes the stage at The Cab, part of the Comix Roadhouse family of entertainment at Mohegan Sun. Comix Roadhouse earned Connecticut Magazine’s 2026 Best of Connecticut statewide win for “Best Casino Casual Dining,” along with OpenTable’s 2026 Diners’ Choice Award, making it one of the region’s premier destinations to eat, drink, and be entertained.
Also announced recently, The Cabaret Theatre will host breakout artist KELS on September 27th and the holiday dance comedy Nut/Cracked for two nights this December. For more information on entertainment at The Cabaret Theatre visit: mohegansun.com/cabaret
ABOUT THE CABARET THEATRE
The 450-seat Cabaret Theatre, known also as “The Cab” is a beautiful venue in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky that returned in full force in 2025, hosting acts like Anthony Rodia, Roy Wood, Jr., The Bacon Brothers and more. Throughout its history, “The Cab” has showcased dynamic music, popular comedy performances and intimate special events. Opened in 2002, top performers and personalities who have had events inside The Cabaret Theatre include: Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Tony Danza, Neil Sedaka, Joey McIntyre, Michael Bublé, Lou Rawls, Tony Bennett, Wanda Sykes, Paul Anka, Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando, Derek Jeter, Aaron Lewis, Indigo Girls, Dave Attell, Chris Botti, Air Supply and Chelsea Handler.
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