Jun 26, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
What: Stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham will be taking part in a special Walk of Fame ceremony outside the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Dunham will have a star placed alongside some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most beloved talents, including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift and most recently Mötley Crüe. Jeff Dunham first performed in Mohegan Sun Arena in 2009 and already, this will be his 4th time returning to the Arena. He becomes the 26th entertainer inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. Mohegan Sun executives will be on hand to honor Jeff as well.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 13th at 3:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
IN DETAIL: Jeff Dunham takes the Mohegan Sun Arena stage later in the evening on Saturday, July 13th, but hours before then, the comedian will be inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. The special induction ceremony will be held outside the main entrance of the Arena, near the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Jeff Dunham’s television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received over half a billion views on You Tube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. Dunham and his comedic sidekicks’ latest Comedy Central one hour special entitled Minding the Monsters, aired last year as the highest rated special of the network for the year.
Apr 8, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Popular comedian will perform his standup comedy in The Cabaret Theatre
Talented actor, stand-up comedian and star of the hit CBS television series Mike and Molly, Billy Gardell, is set to take the stage at The Cabaret Theatre on Wednesday, July 17th for two shows at 8:00pm and 10:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and are on-sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability. More details are also available at www.mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles where his dedication to acting, along with touring as a stand-up comedian, allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His stand-up show is a powerhouse. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with American audiences. Stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life are executed with the skill of a master craftsman.
As a stand-up comic, his comedy specials, Billy Gardell: Halftime, premiered on Comedy Central and Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs premiered on Showtime. In addition he makes regular appearances on NFL Today on CBS Sports.
Gardell has had numerous television and motion picture roles. Before Mike and Molly he co-starred in the critically acclaimed series Lucky. Other credits include Yes Dear, Judging Amy, My Name is Earl, The Practice and Monk. Gardell was also in the movie Avenging Angelo, Bad Santa and You, Me & Dupree.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 11, 2013 | Entertainment, General News
Kevin James set to perform on June 1st; tickets on sale March 15th
One of Comedy’s biggest acts is heading to Mohegan Sun Arena for a night of laughs. Here Comes The Boom star Kevin James will perform on Saturday, June 1st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, March 15th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 16th, subject to availability. More details are available at mohegansun.com/entertainment as well.
Kevin James, producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) and Zookeeper (2011) can be seen in his latest film, Here Comes The Boom. James also starred in Columbia Pictures’ blockbuster Grown Ups (2010) along with Adam Sandler; previously, James and Sandler worked together on I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007).
James broke into the film world in 2005 in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, but his comedy career started well before that as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom which became the enormously successful The King of Queens. The show enjoyed an 8-season run through 2007 and continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world.
In 2001, James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. In 2005, Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy.
Aside from his on-camera work, James’s voice has been featured in the animated films Barnyard (2006) for Nick Movies, as well as Monster House (2006) and Hotel Transylvania (2012) for Sony Pictures Animation.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Feb 25, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Performance to take place on Saturday, July 13th at 8:00pm
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 25, 2013) – In November of 2012, Jeff Dunham kicked off his all new “Disorderly Conduct” worldwide tour and on July 13th he returns to Mohegan Sun Arena. The tour offers his global fan base a brand-new show packed with more laughs than ever before. Dunham’s famed troupe of sidekicks are back: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple creature Peanut, the spicy pepper from south of the border José Jalapeño, and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself.
Tickets are $60.00 and $50.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 2nd through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, March 3rd subject to availability. More details are available at mohegansun.com/entertainment as well.
Dunham and his comedic sidekicks new Comedy Central one hour special entitled Minding the Monsters, aired on October 7th with a DVD released shortly after. The new show is the fifth in a string of record breaking specials. Minding the Monsters takes its audience into the ultimate haunted house where you can see Walter transform into something grumpier than he already is, watch Bubba J rise from the dead, meet Peanut’s alter ego, The Purple Avenger of the Night, and his spicy sidekick, and witness Achmed literally dressed to kill in an outfit that would terrify the most terrifying terrorist!
The phenomenal international success of Dunham and his cohorts have been driven by his Comedy Central specials, which set global records for both ratings and sales. Dunham’s 4th Comedy Central TV special Controlled Chaos, premiered to a staggering 8.3 million viewers overall making it the most viewed cable show that night. The global TV event enjoyed a never-before simultaneous same day worldwide debut in a dozen countries. Dunham continued to break ratings records at the end of 2011, when The Bio Channel’s premiere of Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy became the network’s top rated telecast ever.
No wonder The New York Times Magazine declared Jeff Dunham “the most successful comedian working in America.” Dunham was recently named Pollstar’s #1 Comedy Tour in North America for three years running as well as their Top Worldwide Tour for the third year in a row. In addition, Dunham’s undeniable talent placed him on Forbes magazine’s Celebrity 100 roster of most powerful entertainers for the past four years. .
Dunham’s autobiography “All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed, And Me” debuted in late 2010 and instantly climbed the New York Times best sellers list and achieved a Five-Star Reader Rating on Amazon. The book candidly recounts Dunham’s amazing rise to international fame beginning with his first public performances for a mere $5.00 a show as a fourth-grader in his Dallas, TX hometown, followed by years of intensive touring on the comedy club circuit from his college years into adulthood to becoming an international comedy phenomenon.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Feb 16, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with discounts, entertainment and even a pub crawl
Get your green on and celebrate in style at Mohegan Sun, where the St. Patty’s Day fun will be happening all day long. Beginning at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 17th, Mohegan Sun’s Shops concourse will be transformed into party central. Guests can enjoy a pub crawl, music, traditional Irish step dancers, signature St. Patty’s Day dishes, shopping discounts, dining deals, specialty drinks and more!
Mohegan Sun’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl will feature more than ten bars and restaurants all under one roof. Similar to Mohegan Sun’s Island Hop back in January, guests can have their “Mohegan Sun Pub Crawl ticket” stamped at a number of participating restaurants and bars including: Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club, Big Bubba’s BBQ, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Lucky’s Lounge, The Dubliner, Todd English’s Tuscany, The Shops Concourse Bar, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.
A number of restaurants and bars at Mohegan Sun will be offering a variety of specials including:
Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club: A special Ballo Limonato cocktail will be available for $7.00 in celebration of the holiday.
Geno’s Fast Break, Geno’s Pub, Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs and Wok-On by Geno’s Fast Break: 15% discount on food purchase when wearing green.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe: An appetizer special of Corned Beef and Cabbage Spring Rolls with grain mustard sauce and Potato Wedges with mustard aioli combined with a 4oz Guinness will be available for $9.95. A lunch special will also be offered and includes a Sliced Brisket Sandwich with Cabbage, Bacon & Parsley aioli and Potato Wedges for $15.00.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House: At the bar only, the restaurant will feature Corned Beef and Cabbage Spring Rolls with grain mustard sauce for $9.95.
The Dubliner: An all-day celebration is set to take place inside Mohegan Sun’s popular Irish Pub with food & drink specials, live band, giveaways and more! Collectible Guinness Gilroy posters will be given away every ten minutes. No purchase necessary. The Dubliner will open at 11:00am on March 17th.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: A St. Patrick’s Day party will be taking place starting at 3:17pm where guests who wear green will receive $3.17 food and drink specials. There will also be a Corned Beef entrée offered for $16.95.
The Original SoupMan: A Corned Beef Reuben with a choice of Soda will be offered at The Original SoupMan for $9.99 plus tax.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack: An Irish Boiled dinner will be featured on the menu serving up House Cured Grey Corned Beef alongside Cabbage, Turnips, Parsnips, Potatoes, Onions & Carrots with a pint of Guinness in which the customer can keep the glass! This dinner will be priced at $22.00 plus tax.
Big Bubba’s BBQ: A Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner all for $17.95 will be available. Add on a 16oz Coors Light beer to make it $20.95.
*NOTE: Above offerings only apply to Saturday, March 17th.
Over in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre one of the foremost comedians of our generation, Richard Lewis of Curb Your Enthusiasm takes the stage for two shows. Opening for the comedy great will be national headliner Michael Petit. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
Performances are at 8:00pm and 10:15pm. For more information, visit www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/cabaret.html
The fun continues with holiday discounts at some of Mohegan Sun’s popular retail outlets, including:
Brighton Collectibles: Green Charms will be available for $8.50 and silver sparkle charms for $19.00.
Galina’s: Galina’s will be awarding a free gift with any purchase of $50.00 or more.
Sunglasses USA: 15% off any one Ray-Ban product. *Cannot be combined with any other offer or special.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store: All St. Patrick’s Day products will be marked down 50%, while supplies last.
Sephora: Guests can get a free St. Patty’s Day-inspired body art glitter tattoo that can be applied to the face and/or body. Guests can also get free Irish Smoky eyes featuring minute express eye service showcasing the colors of the Irish flag.
Cyber Quest: A free Slushie with any Cyber Quest Club card purchase will be offered.
*NOTE: All offers apply to Saturday, March 17th unless stated otherwise.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
