Nov 4, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
North American Tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, January 9th featuring fan favorites from the hit ABC show
Mark Ballas and Whitney Carson are the first dancers revealed for the tour with more to be announced; Tickets on sale now
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 4, 2014) — Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, January 9th for an 8:00pm show . The official 90-minute live show, DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!, produced by Faculty Productions in association with BBC Worldwide, comes to Mohegan Sun showcasing some of the faces from the show you know and love.
Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased currently at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The all-new DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Tour will feature a cast of the television show’s most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph brand new never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show’s most memorable moments. As announced during Monday’s broadcast, Mark Ballas and Witney Carson are the first two dancers revealed to be on the tour. Further announcements will be made throughout the season.
Mark Ballas said, “I’m looking forward to hitting the road and being able to perform live across North America. See you there!”
Witney Carson added, “I’m so excited to be a part of “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” I can’t wait to meet our fans and dance live for them!”
VIP Packages will be available through VIP Nation offering fans meet & greets, photo opportunities with cast, premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information, visit www.VIPNation.com.
Dancing with the Stars airs Mondays, 8:00pm EST on the ABC Television Network. Fans can check www.ABC.com/Dancing for full details on the DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Tour.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About BBC Worldwide. BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC’s brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the world. This is achieved through investing in, ommercializing and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business also champions British creativity globally.
In 2013/14, BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £157.4m and headline sales of £1,042.3m and returned £173.8m to the BBC. For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review website: http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview
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For more information, please contact:
DWTS TOUR:
Scoop Marketing / Melissa Munafo, 818-761-7136, [email protected]
Mohegan Sun:
Cody Chapman, 860.862.4819
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DWTS:
BBC Worldwide/ Andrea Andrade, 310-228-1620, [email protected]
For questions about DWTS, please contact:
ABC Media Relations:
Kristen Andersen (818) 460-7421, [email protected]
Edwin Escobar (818) 460-7758, [email protected]
Mitch Messinger (818) 460-6532, [email protected]
Candice Ashton (818) 460-6530, [email protected]
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the 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.
Jul 17, 2014 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: 
Derek Hough of Dancing with the Stars joins Mohegan Sun for an exclusive Reality Check event where he will sign copies of his new book, Take The Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, August 8th
7:00pm – Book Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Fan favorite dancer and Emmy-Award winning entertainer, Derek Hough swings by The Shops at Mohegan Sun for a special Reality Check event. Get up-close-and-personal with the Dancing with the Stars pro when he signs copies of his debut book and life story, Take The Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion.
Derek Hough is best known for his work on Dancing with the Stars. He holds the record for the most championships won, coming off his fifth win in 2013 with Glee star, Amber Riley. That same year Hough won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for the 3 dances he created on the show. His other notable achievements include World Under 21 Latin American champion, 2-time Open British champion (Blackpool), 2-time International Open to the World champion and 2-time U.S. Open champion.
NOTE:
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Derek Hough will only be signing copies of his book Take The Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion, which will be for sale at Spin Street.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
Mar 18, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Superstar siblings to tour North America in their own all-new dance production, including stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 22nd
Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production, Move Live On Tour, onstage across North America beginning May 28 through July, 2014. Move Live On Tour will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of talented dancers, with the Hough’s headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to Salsa and Hip-Hop and everything in-between. The performance heads to Mohegan Sun for a Sunday, June 22nd show beginning at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, March 21st 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 22nd subject to availability. More details are available at Mohegan Sun as well.
For tour routing and additional ticket information, visit moveliveontour.com. VIP packages will be available through VIPNation.com, giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, including backstage tours, pre-show parties and meet and greet opportunities with Julianne and Derek.
According to Derek and Julianne, “No matter where we go in the world, the question we hear most from people is ‘when are you going to do something together?’ We feel that everything we’ve done up to this point has led us to creating this show and we can’t wait to share it with our fans.” The Dancing With the Stars champions conceived the show, which they are staging with Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo (Nappytabs), best known for their Emmy Award-winning choreography on So You Think You Can Dance. “We’re so thrilled to be working with Nappytabs – their creative energy is perfectly aligned with ours and we couldn’t dream of better partners to bring Move Live On Tour to life.”
The pair, both of whom are also accomplished singers and musicians, promise musical surprises and special guest appearances in a show they describe as “a cross between a Broadway spectacular and the hippest, coolest dance party you’ve ever been to.” The Houghs and their Move Live On Tour troupe will also be going into local communities on the tour to engage local dance groups and non-profit organizations to include them in the whole “MOVE” experience in fun and unique ways, in order to encourage and celebrate dance.
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 #3 in the Nation and #3 in the World for top stops in 2013 and also ranked the Arena 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.
Dec 12, 2013 | Entertainment, Special Events
A special Reality Check featuring a live performance, Q&A and free signing
WHAT: Derek Hough, Dancing With The Stars’ most successful dance pro, will join the shows newest star, Emma Slater for a special Reality Check event at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, January 18th. This free, live event will feature a dance performance, Q&A session and public signing.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, January 18th
Live Performance and Q&A – 9:00pm
Public Signing Event – 10:00pm
In The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Derek Hough, current, 5-time Dancing With The Stars champion will join the shows newest dance pro, Emma Slater for a special Dancing With the Stars Reality Check event in The Shops Concourse at Mohegan Sun. The special event will include a live dance performance with Hough and Slater followed by a Q&A session and intimate signing event.
Hough is the only 5-time champion in franchise history of the hit ABC series Dancing With The Stars. A dancer since age 11, Hough’s professional Ballroom dance accolades include World Under 21 Latin American champion, 2-time Open British champion (Blackpool), 2-time International Open to the World champion and 2-time U.S. Open champion. Hough is coming off of a big year in 2013 which included an Emmy win for Best Choreography and his fifth Mirror Ball win with partner and Glee star Amber Riley on Season 17 of Dancing With the Stars.
Emma Slater is the newest dance pro on Dancing With the Stars, having made her series debut on Season 17 this past fall. Together with dance partner Bill Engvall, Slater placed 4th in the competition. At age 10, Slater began her training in Ballroom and Latin American Dance and went on to be ranked as one of the world’s top 20 in Latin American Dance. In 2007, Slater was also featured in the Universal Pictures film adaptation of Mamma Mia.
** Due to time restrictions, signing personalization or photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited. Headshots will be given out at the event. This event is bracelet-only. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed starting at 8:00pm at the signing area. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
ABOUT REALITY CHECK
Reality Check is an exciting and interactive event presented by The Shops at Mohegan Sun, bringing the best and brightest stars from the reality world to Mohegan Sun. Reality Check events include an engaging, live exhibition followed by an intimate signing event providing fans with the ultimate exposure to their favorite reality stars. Reality Check events are free and open to all ages.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining 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 Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Nov 28, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Season 11 runners-up, Lacey Schwimmer and Kyle Massey, star in Reality Check event on December 28th
You saw them team up on the dance floor back in 2010, now meet Lacey Schwimmer and Kyle Massey of Dancing With The Stars at Mohegan Sun for a special Reality Check event on Friday, December 28th.
This free night kicks off 7:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre where Lacey & Kyle will be performing a routine and holding a live Q&A segment. Then at 8:00pm in The Shops concourse, “Samba” your way over to grab a spot in line as the duo signs autographs and takes photos with their loyal fans! This is sure to be an event worthy of the coveted Mirrorball Trophy!
ABOUT KYLE MASSEY
Actor Kyle Massey got his “big break” in the popular Disney Channel sitcom, That’s So Raven where he played the mischievous little brother. Since then he has starred in the show’s spin-off, Cory in the House and the Disney original film Life Is Ruff. He was runner-up of Season 11 of Dancing With The Stars alongside his partner, professional dancer Lacey Schwimmer.
ABOUT LACEY SCHWIMMER
Daughter of West Coast Swing dancer, Buddy Schwimmer, and sister to winner of the second season of So You Think You Can Dance, Benji Schwimmer, Lacey began her dancing career at the age of 6. Since then, she has finished as a finalist on season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance and has competed on seasons 7-13 of Dancing With The Stars. For more information, visit http://itslaceyschwimmer.com/.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
