Jun 12, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Enjoy live music inside Mohegan Sun Arena, Wolf Den, or at Party on the Rooftop!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 12, 2019) – This summer, Mohegan Sun has your concert and live entertainment hookup for all types of fans and concertgoers! From live music in Mohegan Sun Arena, free performances in the Wolf Den, to Party on the Rooftop, and CT Sun homes games; there is no other place to experience the variety of entertainment Mohegan Sun will bring all summer long starting with New Kids On The Block on July 3rd in the Arena!
Mohegan Sun Arena – see the hottest acts of the season light up the stage of our world-class Arena! New Kids On The Block July 3rd, Toby Keith July 4th, Little Big Town July 7th, Phish July 9th & 10th, Sublime with Rome July 11th, Queen Latifah July 13th, Lionel Richie July 20th, Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Blondie July 21st, Godsmack July 26th, Ben Folds & Violent Femmes July 28th, Lady Antebellum August 2nd, Bryan Adams & Billy Idol August 3rd, Rob Thomas August 4th, Jon Bellion August 8th, Why Don’t We August 9th, Chris Tucker August 10th, Train & Goo Goo Dolls August 11th, Jonas Brothers August 21st, Nickelback August 22nd, Daughtry August 24th, Shawn Mendes August 30th & 31st. To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or ticketmaster.com.
Wolf Den – always free, always close, always at Mohegan Sun! From up-and-comers to Classic Rock stars, anyone who is anyone plays the Wolf Den.
July Wolf Den line-up: Foghat 4th, Mike DelGuidice currently on tour with Billy Joel 5th, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters 6th, Linda Eder 7th, Travis Denning 11th, Bronson Arroyo 12th, Hayley Orrantia 13th, Cults 14th, Rachel Wammack 18th, Mark Wills 19th, Robert Randolph & The Family Band 20th, Smithfield 21st, RaeLynn 25th, Everclear 26th, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 27th, Tony Jackson 28th.
August Wolf Den line-up: We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered 1st, Leonid & Friends 2nd, Tonic 3rd, Desure 4th, Langhorne Slim 8th, The English Beat 9th, Buckcherry 10th, Maddie & Tae 11th, Whiskey Myers 15th, Danielle Bradbery 16th, The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular 17th & 18th, The Suffers 22nd, LANCO 23rd, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown 24th, Savoy Brown 25th, Ambrosia 29th, Mark Chestnutt 30th, Eli Young Band 31st, Carlton Anderson September 1st.
*Come early, seating is limited, must be 21 or older. Times and performers are subject to change.
Mohegan Sun’s Party on the Rooftop, the Friday hotspot for the 21 and older crowd on the Riverview Garage Rooftop. All summer long, we’re partying with drink specials including $7.00 specialty cocktails and $3.00 Bud Light drafts, fire pits, table games, slot machines, cornhole games and your favorite tunes by amazing tribute bands.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, feel free to bring your own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside 
food/beverages. Bands subject to change. Event is rain or shine.
Live tribute bands get rocking at 7:00pm each Friday, running to 11:00pm. Featured bands for Party on the Rooftop are as follows: July 5th Parrotbeach a tribute to Jimmy Buffett, July 12th Chicken Fried a tribute to Zac Brown Band, July 19th 5 Against 1 a tribute to Pearl Jam, July 26th Big Eyed Phish a tribute to Dave Matthews Band, August 2nd Pirate Flag a tribute to Kenny Chesney, August 9th Black Dog a tribute to Led Zeppelin, August 16th Queen Flash a tribute to Queen, August 23rd Bon Jersey a tribute to Bon Jovi, August 30th Wild Heart a tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
Mohegan Sun’s very own WNBA team Connecticut Sun will have multiple home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena! Home games: Saturday, July 6th vs. Minnesota Lynx; Friday, July 12th vs. Phoenix Mercury; Friday, July 19th vs. Atlanta Dream; Wednesday, July 24th vs. New York Liberty; Tuesday, July 30th vs. Chicago Sky, 
Thursday, August 1st vs. Phoenix Mercury; Friday, August 16th vs. Seattle Storm; Sunday, August 18th vs. Dallas Wings; Friday, August 23rd vs. Las Vegas Aces.
For more information on Hot Summer Fun Entertainment events, visit mohegansun.com/hsf.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun’s attention to detail not only for its guests but for their staff of over 6,000 employees has earned the Great Place To Work certification in 2019. 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 Twitterand Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Jun 7, 2019 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Special Events
High-caliber guests such as Khloe Kardashian, Ciara, Juice WRLD, DJ Cassidy, celebrity couple Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph, and more among the first to celebrate Connecticut’s new and immersive nightlife experience
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 7, 2019) – Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s leading integrated entertainment resort destinations, today announced the official details surrounding the grand opening of, novelle, a highly-anticipated and first-of-its-kind nightlife experience featuring a chic and modern lounge atmosphere with thrilling table games, bottle service, live music by A-list DJs and much more.
Starting on Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22, the new luxury nightclub, gaming and dining venue welcomes more than a dozen of today’s hottest celebrities, with Juice WRLD kicking off the celebrations on Thursday followed by Ludacris stopping by for special performances on Friday night. On Saturday, June 22, novelle truly sets the stage for what’s to come at Mohegan Sun’s newest nightlife experience, with Ciara, Khloe Kardashian, DJ Cassidy and many more hosting the official launch party. Not to mention, Melissa and Joe Gorga, Dorinda Medley from Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City and New Jersey, America’s favorite reality TV stars Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph, and Boston Red Sox greats Johnny Damon and Roger Clemons, will also join for novelle’s grand opening celebration, with the chance for additional appearances by surprise guests and performers throughout the weekend.
“We are thrilled to open novelle with such an amazing lineup of celebrities and artists,” said General Manager, Joe O’Connor. “The novelle concept is unlike any other in the resort and entertainment industry and we are happy to share this experience with our guests. Our focus as a brand is to stay ahead of the ever-evolving trends in nightlife and gaming, and with that, we plan on rolling out exciting programming at novelle every Thursday Friday and Saturday night.”
To celebrate the official opening of novelle, Mohegan Sun is hosting an exciting lineup of special events taking place throughout Saturday, June 22, giving guests the perfect opportunity to plan a weekend retreat and join for the glamourous entertainment and red-carpet festivities. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Bachelor Nation fans can hear from reality TV’s red hot couple first-hand during an engaging live Reality Check with Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. In Mohegan Sun Arena, Ciara will host a private concert for VIP guests before heading to novelle to close out the evening with Khloe, DJ Cassidy and her fellow celebrity attendees.
Additionally, for club-goers and gamers eager to try their hand in a lounge-style game of blackjack or celebrate with bottle service, novelle is open for an exclusive “sneak peek” event on Thursday, June 13 and soft opening party on Friday, June 14. Following their performance in Mohegan Sun Arena, Method Man and other members of the famous hip-hop group, Wu-Tang, are slated to christen the ultra-luxurious nightlife space in advance of the star-studded grand opening weekend.
Guests can follow @novellemohegan on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on novelle’s celebrity appearances and grand opening event details. Reservations are available throughout novelle’s VIP weekend by calling 1-860-861-5994. For more information on novelle, visit novellemohegan.com.
Embrace the novelle experience…
Boasting a first-of-its-kind offering for the entertainment and casino industry, novelle is a unique 15,000-square-foot venue that will shift seamlessly from a chic and modern lounge, to an entertaining night out, featuring thrilling table games and eclectic sharable plates, to a stylish ultra-lounge experience powered by high-profile DJs, bottle service and a lively dance floor. Opening in June 2019, novelle invites guests to embrace an all-new social nightlife experience at Mohegan Sun, perfect for an evening among close friends and like-minded entertainment seekers.
Additional highlights of novelle include:
- 24 dining and bottle service VIP tables offering and six gaming tables with double seats for couples
- Four private rooms offering the ability for guests to rent a room for a large or small group, with custom catering and lower table limits
- A state-of-the-art sound system with DJ booth prepared to host the industry’s top artists
- Accelerated drink service with hand-crafted cocktails
- A consolidated “greatest hits” menu showcasing a variety of cuisines and flavors including dishes such as Roasted Beet Salad, Seared Sesame Tuna & Steak Frites novelle, and more
- Two beautiful, full-service bars offering a classic, yet modern beverage program and team
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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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May 21, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment
This summer on Saturday, August 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 21, 2019) – International award-winning actor and comedian, Chris Tucker, will return to Mohegan Sun Arena with a hilarious new stand-up routine on Saturday, August 10th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00, $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Friday, May 24th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Chris Tucker is best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. He became a favorite on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday starring alongside Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker embarked on his first production as executive producer and co-starred in the hit movie, Money Talks and shortly after appeared in the highly successful Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element.
In 2006, Tucker negotiated an unprecedented $25 million salary to appear in Rush Hour 3, which at the time made him the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Chris Tucker co-starred in the 2013 Oscar nominated film Silver Linings Playbook. His first stand-up film, Chris Tucker Live, was released exclusively on Netflix in 2015, and marked the first project that Tucker has starred in and executively produced through his company, Chris Tucker Entertainment. Tucker’s latest film is Ang Lee’s powerful Iraq war-centric film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. To date, Tucker has starred in films that have collectively grossed over one billion dollars in box office sales world-wide.
In 2018, he attained a successful U.S. and international comedy stand-up tour, receiving rave reviews from all over the world. His 2018 tour included a UK stop for shows in September thru October and also his first ever stand-up comedy show in South Africa in November.
Outside of comedy, Tucker is a dedicated humanitarian traveling around the world doing philanthropic work to make a difference through his Chris Tucker Foundation (CTF). A non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in youth and families locally, nationally and internationally through innovative initiatives and by funding life-changing programs. His participation in the documentary, MTV’s Diary of Bono and Chris Tucker: Aiding Africa MTV Fight for Your Right Aiding Africa and in the Live 8 concert, served his mission to help raise awareness and money to combat the AIDS crisis and poverty in Africa. It has been his passion ever since, to continue to use his life and work to make a positive difference locally and globally.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
May 20, 2019 | Entertainment
On Sunday, November 3rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 20, 2019) – Marc Anthony announces Opus U.S. tour, after releasing the new studio album, OPUS. The Opus tour makes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $161.00, $111.00, $101.00, $81.00 and $61.00 and go on sale Friday, May 24th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
OPUS, Marc Anthony’s first new studio album in six years, and his eighth Salsa album in the 26 years since Otra Nota (1993) established him. Recorded in Miami at Art House Society and Criteria Studios, OPUS is a blistering-hot set of state-of-the-art Salsa that finds Marc Anthony teaming up once again with pace-setting producer/pianist Sergio George, who produced Marc’s first Salsa megahits and co-produced his 2013 album 3.0 (which was certified 8X Latin platinum). Their imaginative, innovative, and massively popular productions revolutionized the sound of music, bringing millions of young listeners to tropical music.
OPUS’s first single, “Tu Vida en La Mía,” was released at the beginning of this year and it became his record-breaking 30th charting single on Billboard’s Tropical Radio Airplay. His second single “Parecen Viernes” was released April 19th.
ABOUT MARC ANTHONY
Marc Anthony is one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of Latin music and culture. He has received countless gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has been credited with over 30 Billboard chart hits and over 4.7 billion views on YouTube. His latest album, Marc Anthony 3.0, released July 23, 2013, has received an American Music Award; a Grammy Award nomination; five Premios Lo Nuestro; two Premios Juventud; 10 Billboard Latin Music Awards; three Billboard Awards; and a special recognition from the Univision television network.
Anthony has also established a highly credible acting resumé. Besides his music and acting accomplishments, in 2012, the six-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner launched the Maestro Cares Foundation, hosting a series of fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the non-profit organization and build orphanages in Latin America. He also has his own clothing and accessories line for Kohl’s, and he is a minority owner of The Miami Dolphins. His entertainment and sports venture Magnus Media is the leading Latin artist and athlete representation company in the nation and focuses on developing new ventures that bridge content creation and commerce.
On November 16th, Anthony received the prestigious “Person of the Year” honor from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In September of 2017, Marc Anthony and Magnus created the alliance of artists and athletes Somos Una Voz, to help provide humanitarian relief to areas affected by natural disasters throughout the southern United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other affected areas in the Caribbean.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
May 14, 2019 | Entertainment
Live on Saturday, September 7th with special guest Lower Dens
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 14, 2019) – Today, multi-platinum Icelandic quintet Of Monsters and Men announce their North American fall Fever Dream tour in support of their new album Fever Dream out July 26th. Performing live with special guest Lower Dens at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, September 7th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $44.75, $34.75, and $24.75 and go on sale Friday, May 17th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
This week the band will appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) on May 15th for the TV debut performance of “Alligator.” Fever Dream was co-produced by Rich Costey (MUSE, Vampire Weekend, Chvrches) and is the band’s third studio album.
Of Monsters and Men went from the talk of Iceland to the top of the global conversation on their 2011 debut, My Head Is An Animal. Not only did the record go platinum, but it also produced an international smash in the form of “Little Talks.” The breakthrough single earned a quintuple-platinum certification from the RIAA, made history as “the first song by an Icelandic band to cross 1 billion streams on Spotify,” and landed the band a performance on Saturday Night Live. The group appeared on official soundtracks for franchises such as The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, and Beat Bugs, to name a few. In addition to performing at festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Firefly, and beyond, they supported Florence + the Machine on a high-profile arena tour. In the midst of this rapid rise, 2015’s Beneath The Skin bowed in the Top 3 of the Billboard Top 200 and the band starred in an episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones in the same year.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
