Jan 5, 2010 | Entertainment
Mohegan Sun will host comedy nights in The Cabaret Theatre presented by Treehouse Comedy Productions
Beginning Saturday, February 13th, The Cabaret Theatre will begin hosting a comedy night every Saturday evening
presented by Treehouse Comedy Productions. Comedy nights will begin at 9:00pm with three-act shows for twenty-one plus audiences unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This comedy series will be presented and staged through a partnership between Mohegan Sun and the well-known, Connecticut-based Treehouse Comedy Productions.
Opening night of the comedy series will bring celebrity comic Kevin Meaney to The Cabaret Theatre stage. He is one of the most popular stand-up comics in the business with more than twenty-five years of experience. His TV and movie credits include Saturday Night Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the film, Big. Meaney also starred in the hit Broadway musical Hairspray and most recently taped an upcoming episode on the award-winning TV show, 30 Rock.
Treehouse Comedy Productions was born out of the Treehouse Comedy Club, Connecticut’s first and original full-time comedy showcase that began in Westport in 1983. The original club featured then up-and-comers Rosie O’Donnell, Denis Leary and Jon Stewart. With the opening of various satellite venues throughout the state, Treehouse Comedy Productions hosted and helped launch the careers of such noteworthy comics such as Jim Gaffigan and Lisa Lampanelli. Treehouse Comedy Productions have staged more than 10,000 shows in the last twenty-five years, presenting the very best in live stand-up comedy in Connecticut.
For more information on The Cabaret Theatre Presents a Treehouse Comedy Production 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.
Aug 26, 2009 | Entertainment
The ever popular comedian is live in the Arena on November 13th & 14th with special guest 
Reno Collier
The man who coined the phrase “Git-R-Done,” Larry The Cable Guy comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th with special guest Reno Collier. Both shows start at 8:00pm.
All tickets are $55.00 and are available starting Saturday, August 29th at 10:00am 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 will also be available starting Sunday, August 30th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
With his cry of “Git-R-Done!” and “Lord, I Apologize,” Larry The Cable Guy has sold out theatres and arenas across the United States. Larry can be seen starring in the feature films Delta Farce with Bill Engvall and Witless Protection with Jenny McCarthy and he is the voice of Mater in the feature film Cars from Disney/Pixar. Larry‘s DVD special Git-R-Done, sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum. The special aired on Comedy Central and gave the network their second biggest Sunday night ratings in the channel’s history.
Reno Collier, a former P.E. teacher from West Virginia, has endeared himself to a wide range of audiences from college students to church softball teams. With a contagious laugh and friendly, almost intoxicating demeanor, Reno’s observations often find him recalling mishaps of his West Virginia cousins, his Scottish heritage, unruly in-laws and alien abductions. Reno’s TV credits include NBC’s Late Friday, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, The Martin Short Show, VH-1’s The List and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.
For more information on Larry The Cable Guy 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.
Jul 28, 2009 | Entertainment
Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams brings his tour “Weapons of Self Destruction” to the Arena on November 18th
Robin Williams prepares to cause an uproar of laughter when he brings his live stand-up tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, November 18th. The show begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $135.00, $105.00 and $85.00 and go on sale Saturday, August 1st at 10:00am 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 will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, August 2nd subject to availability.
Robin Williams was first discovered in 1974 when he was cast in the guest role of Mork on Happy Days. Williams would later become the star of the TV series Mork & Mindy in 1978. Since then, he has become a symbolic face in the acting world. His acting ranges from the comedic as in the movies Mrs. Doubtfire and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian to dramatic roles such as Good Will Hunting and The Fisher King. He has won a multitude of awards throughout his career from six Golden Globes to four Academy Awards nomination and one win and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
For more information on Robin Williams 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.
Jul 9, 2009 | Entertainment
The hilarious TV host of Deal or No Deal and Howie Do It goes live on Friday, September 11th
Howie Mandel, host of the wildly popular TV game show Deal or No Deal and Howie Do It steps outside the box, bringing audiences a night of live comedy on Friday, September 11th at 8:00pm.
All tickets are $45.00 and will go on sale starting Saturday, July 11th at 10:00am 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 will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, July 12th, subject to availability.
Howie Mandel’s career had its start with amateur night at the renowned Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His career took off with television and club appearances, and got a great boost with his role as Dr. Wayne Fiscus on the Emmy-winning NBC series St. Elsewhere. Mandel also created the Emmy-winning Fox animated children’s series Bobby’s World which is now seen in worldwide syndication. Currently, Mandel has gained what might be the greatest fame of his 30-year career as the host of Deal or No Deal, an NBC show that has enjoyed phenomenal success. His night at Mohegan Sun Arena brings him back to his roots of live comedy, and promises to deliver something very special.
Information about Howie Mandel’s show and other great events at Mohegan Sun is available by visiting mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Jun 23, 2009 | Entertainment
Carlos Mencia gets free and outrageous reign September 5th in the Arena
Comedy audiences have something to celebrate as Carlos Mencia will perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, September 5th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale through Ticketmaster starting Friday, June 26th 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 on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, June 27th, subject to availability.
The release of Mencia’s comedy album Take A Joke America kickstarted his comedy career in 2001, leading to his first tour. As a part of the “Three Amigos” Latin comedy tour, his fame continued to grow. Finally, it was the Comedy Central show Mind of Mencia that cemented his place as a heavyweight contender on the current comedy scene. Please note that this show is intended for mature audiences.
For more information on Carlos Mencia 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.
