Nov 4, 2014 | General News, Special Events
Legendary Jersey Boys singer becomes 27th performer to receive Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame star!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 4, 2014) — Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that Frankie Valli was honored yesterday with a Walk of Fame award. Taking place on the afternoon before his show on Sunday, November 2nd, the legendary singer now joins an elite list of entertainers who have stars lining the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Accepting the honor before a big crowd of fans, Valli said “when they told me I was going to be awarded this Walk of Fame I was very grateful, especially as it’s coming from one of my favorite facilities ever.”
There’s something about Frankie Valli’s music that makes young people of every generation want to get up and dance. Amid the Disco era, the Seasons hit it big with “Who Loves You,” which reached #3 in 1975, and “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night), a No. 1 record in 1976. On the other side of the Atlantic, “You’re Ready Now” and “The Night,” which didn’t do anything in the U.S., emerged from dance clubs in the north of England to become huge hits in Europe. Two decades later, in 1994, a dance club remix of “December 1963” climbed to #14 in the U.S. on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2000, a French-language rap version of “December 1963” went to #1 in Paris. And a few years ago—a remix of the Four Seasons’ 1967 hit “Beggin’ ” became the #1 dance record in Britain.
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.
Oct 21, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
What: Longtime Mohegan Sun Arena performer and enduring singer, Frankie Valli, will be taking part in a special Walk of Fame ceremony outside the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm. The ceremony will honor Frankie with a star to be placed alongside some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most memorable performers, some of which include Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith and Taylor Swift and most recently Mötley Crüe! Frankie’s upcoming show on the night of November 2nd will mark his 7th performance at Mohegan Sun Arena while becoming the 27th entertainer inducted into the Walk of Fame.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO: Mohegan Tribal Council and Executive representatives
Frankie Valli
IN DETAIL: Frankie Valli takes the Mohegan Sun Arena stage later in the evening on Sunday, November 2nd, but hours before then, he will be inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. Mohegan Sun is very proud to be honoring such a longtime friend and one of the greatest American singers of our time. 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.
Jul 28, 2014 | Entertainment, General News
Live at Mohegan Sun on Sunday, November 2nd
Classic vocalist and American Pop icon Frankie Valli will bring his hits “Big Girl’s Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Rag Doll,” “Who Loves You,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Working My Way Back To You,” plus countless more to Mohegan Sun Arena this fall. The show is booked for Sunday, November 2nd and starts at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, August 1st through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster 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, August 2nd subject to availability.
There’s something about Frankie Valli’s music that makes young people of every generation want to get up and dance. Amid the Disco era, the Seasons hit it big with “Who Loves You,” which reached #3 in 1975, and “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night), a No. 1 record in 1976. On the other side of the Atlantic, “You’re Ready Now” and “The Night,” which didn’t do anything in the U.S., emerged from dance clubs in the north of England to become huge hits in Europe. Two decades later, in 1994, a dance club remix of “December 1963” climbed to #14 in the U.S. on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2000, a French-language rap version of “December 1963” went to #1 in Paris. And a few years ago—a remix of the Four Seasons’ 1967 hit “Beggin’ ” became the #1 dance record in Britain.
Valli and the Four Seasons have influenced many other great recording artists. For example, from Barry Gibb: “Frankie Valli to me has become one of the hallmark voices of our generation. From the deepest emotions of his real voice to the power of his falsetto, he created a style that we all still strive to emulate.” From Billy Joel: “I wrote ‘Uptown Girl’ as the flip side to the story of ‘Rag Doll.’ I always loved that record.” And from Brian Wilson: “In the early ’60s the Four Seasons were my favorite group. I thought they were fantastic. The voice blend was fantastic. The competition helped me to get cracking. It inspired me, because they made good music. I went to the piano thinking I could top their music.”
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 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.
May 13, 2010 | Entertainment
Frankie Valli, YES & Peter Frampton, REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar, Meat Loaf and Santana & Steve Winwood are all half priced
In honor of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 15th, Mohegan Sun will be offering discounted tickets to enlisted and retired members of the military. For one week only, from 10:00am on Saturday, May 15th through 10:00pm on Saturday, May 22nd, select half priced tickets (while supplies last) to the following shows will be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office:
• Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Friday, May 28th ($30.00 ticket for $15.00)
• Yes & Peter Frampton – Wednesday, June 16th ($35.00 tickets for $17.50)
• REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar with special guest Keaton Simons – Thursday, June 24th ($35.00 tickets for $17.50)
• Meat Loaf with special guest Lisa Bouchelle– Monday, July 12th ($42.00 tickets for $21.00)
• Santana with special guest Steve Winwood – Wednesday, July 21st ($65.50 tickets for $32.75)
Tickets must be purchased in person at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. A military I.D. must be presented in order to receive the discount. Offer is not valid on previously purchased tickets. Additional fees may apply.
Additionally, on Saturday May 15th only, Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner will be offering enlisted and retired members of the armed forces a 20% discount on food purchases – a military I.D. must be presented in order to receive the discount. Uniformed members of the armed forces can also enjoy a 15% discount on any purchase at Geno’s Fast Break.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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.
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Apr 20, 2009 | Entertainment
All the classic hits from the enduringly-popular group in the Arena on Sunday, September 6th
One of the most beloved groups in Pop music history, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will appear in concert live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, September 6th at 7:00pm.
All tickets are $27.50, and go on sale Friday, April 24th 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. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 25th, subject to availability.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons scored nineteen Top 10 hits starting in the 60s including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like A Man.” Their distinctive New Jersey-bred sound survived and even flourished in the wake of the “British Invasion” of the mid-60s. Later, Valli went on to a successful solo career, singing the theme to the movie version of Grease and hitting the top of the charts with “My Eyes Adored You” and “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night).” In 1990, the group was honored with their induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As evidence of the group’s staying power, a musical based on their rags-to-riches story entitled “Jersey Boys” is a Tony-Award winning smash hit on Broadway.
For more information on Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons 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.
