Mar 14, 2016 | Entertainment
Performing Live at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, May 7th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 14, 2016) – Due to the overwhelming success of sold-out tours in 2014 and 2015, the stars of ABC’s Nashville will take the show on the road again this spring with a concert tour across the U.S. The tour, which is stopping at Mohegan Sun for a performance in the Arena on Saturday, May 7th at 8:00pm, will feature cast members Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten and Jonathan Jackson performing original music as well as songs from the hit television series. Nashville returns with all original episodes beginning Wednesday, March 16th (10:00pm – 11:00pm ET) on ABC.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, March 18th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 19th, subject to availability.
“It is truly extraordinary how demand has grown over these past three years,” said Steve Buchanan, President, Opry Entertainment. “We have added several new major markets this year so that we can reach as many of our dedicated Nashville fans as possible all across America. Audiences have been consistently blown away by the performing and songwriting talent of our cast.”
“It’s so great to see the cast have an opportunity to take their show on the road again,” said Russell Ziecker, Executive Vice President, TV Music, Lionsgate. “The spirit and energy they bring to the stage is infectious. They’ve all become Country Music evangelists and ambassadors of Nashville, both the show and the city. It continues to amaze me – how many ways life-imitates-art-imitates-life on this show and with this cast.”
Now in its fourth season, the critically-acclaimed series Nashville is set against the backdrop of the city’s music scene and follows Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes. Both women face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them and often complicating their lives are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers, as well as the up-and-coming performers and songwriters trying to get ahead in the business. Music City can mean so many things to different people. In Nashville, musicians and songwriters are at the heart of the storm driven by their own ambitions. Some are fueled by their creativity and passion for fame. Others struggle to cope with the pressures of success and doing everything in their power to stay on top.
Nashville stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad, Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad and Aubrey Peeples as Layla Grant. Nashville is executive-produced by Dee Johnson, Callie Khouri and Steve Buchanan. Buddy Miller is Executive Music Producer and Frankie Pine is Music Supervisor. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios, and Opry Entertainment.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino 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, ext. 27163.
Mar 14, 2016 | Entertainment
Rockers perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 13th 
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 14, 2016) – Multi-platinum selling recording artist Shinedown has announced plans to headline the 2016 Carnival of Madness Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the sixth annual trek – also featuring Atlantic Records labelmates Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry and Whiskey Myers will be swinging through Connecticut for a live performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 13th at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, March 18th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 19th, subject to availability.
“I’ve always envisioned the Carnival of Madness as more than just a music festival. It is a celebration of Rock music where the lines between those on stage and those in the audience are blurred. Where everyone is sharing in this amazing moment. Truly experiencing the power of Rock music together. This year, we’ve gathered artists from across the Rock spectrum to bring the most dynamic Carnival of Madness to date. Come join us.” – Brent Smith, Shinedown lead vocalist.
“State Of My Head,” the latest single from Shinedown’s blockbuster new album Threat To Survival, marks yet another milestone in the band’s historic run of chart topping hits. The track recently reached #1 at Mainstream Rock outlets nationwide, and the powerful “State Of My Head” companion video will receive its debut live TV performance next month when Shinedown returns to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a much-anticipated appearance, scheduled for Wednesday, April 13th (check local listings). Shinedown is: Brent Smith (vocals), Barry Kerch (drums), Zach Myers (guitars) and Eric Bass (bass).
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino 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, ext. 27163.
Mar 10, 2016 | Entertainment
3:00pm Show Added Due To Popular Demand
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 10, 2016) — Due to popular demand, Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller have added a 3:00pm show to their Who Wants To Be President? The 2016 Tour stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 18th. With their unique mix of political commentary and good-natured humor, in addition to the duo’s great rapport, this is one show you do not want to miss.
Tickets are $125.00, $95.00, $75.00 and $55.00 and are currently on sale 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.
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.
Mar 9, 2016 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 9, 2016) – Venues Today, the leading international trade
publication that covers the business side of sports & entertainment, just released its latest Social Media Power 100 Rankings chart and for the first time since its inception Mohegan Sun Arena has claimed the #1 spot for venues of its size (5,001-10,000 capacity) and #3 for venues of all sizes around the world. With over 490,000 Facebook likes, 105,000+ followers on Twitter and 16,500+ followers on Instagram, Mohegan Sun Arena topped some of the leading names in the industry including Radio City Music Hall in New York and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Morrison, CO.
“Social media is the new modern day marketing tool to promote venues and to think that we are the top buzz that people are talking about around the world is a tribute to our relationships with artists and the great job our social media team has done to make us number one,” said Tom Cantone, Sr. Vice President of Sports & Entertainment at Mohegan Sun. “We are constantly engaging with our fans on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, whether it’s liking and sharing their photos or giving away tickets to a show, we found the key for us is interaction.”
Venues Today utilizes the ‘big three’ platforms of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for ranking venues on its Social Media Power 100 chart. Venues Today also consults their Social Media Power 100 rankings advisory council, consisting of three social marketing leaders, as a way to receive feedback and further refine and expand the formula for the Social Media Power 100 chart.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino 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, ext. 27163.
Mar 7, 2016 | Entertainment
Performing live in the Arena on Friday, May 20th with co-headliner Boy George
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 7, 2016) – Iconic performer and musical chameleon Cyndi Lauper announced today the DETOUR TOUR in support of her upcoming studio album DETOUR available May 6th on Sire Records. The 19-city tour will stop by Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 20th at 7:30pm. Select dates, including two nights at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre and May 20th at Mohegan Sun Arena, will feature a co-headlining performance by Boy George.
Tickets are $39.00 and go on sale Saturday, March 12th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, March 13th, subject to availability.
Cyndi Lauper’s celebrated musical journey takes an unexpected southern turn on DETOUR, her 11th studio album, which finds the Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony®-winning singer-songwriter putting her signature spin on a dozen classic Country songs.
DETOUR showcases Lauper’s unmistakable voice on Country classics from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s and features guest appearances from County music stars Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and Willie Nelson. Lauper recorded the album in Nashville alongside a band comprised of the city’s top session players.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino 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, ext. 27163.
