Feb 21, 2024 | Breaking News, Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Tickets On Sale Friday, February 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 21, 2024) –– Shane Gillis will bring his award-winning comedic genius to Mohegan Sun Arena for a night full of laughter on Friday, August 16th at 8:00pm.
Tickets to see Gillis go on sale Friday, February 23rd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Comedy fans can buy tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, February 24th.
Shane Gillis is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. After winning Philly’s Funniest at Helium Comedy Club in 2016 Shane was named an “Up-Next” Comic at Comedy Central’s 2019 Clusterfest in San Francisco and a “New Face” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. In 2021, Gillis released his debut comedy special Shane Gillis: Live in Austin on YouTube which has been viewed over 14 million times. Gillis is one-half of Patreon and Apple’s top 10 podcasts Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. He’s a regular guest on Sirius XM’s The Bonfire, Spotify’s The Joe Rogan Experience, and Barstool Sports’ KFC Radio.
Shane was a writer on Comedy Central’s Delco Proper and co-created, wrote, and starred in the YouTube hit sketch series Gilly & Keeves. In October of 2022, Shane and John McKeever partnered with Booklight Entertainment and Outback Presents to produce and release Gilly & Keeves: The Special on GillyandKeeves.tv. Shane can be seen playing ‘Gilly’ in Peacock’s Bupkis opposite Pete Davidson, Joe Pesci, and Edie Falco or in his newly released Netflix special Beautiful Dogs.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Jan 8, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, January 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 8, 2024) ––Legendary artist Tony Orlando will grace the award-winning 10,000 Mohegan Sun Arena for his last performance on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30pm. Tony Orlando has played for millions of fans over the course of his illustrious 60-year career, and this final performance will be his 65th at Mohegan Sun over the course of 23 years.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 12th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, January 13th.
“We are honored that after such an historic entertainment and humanitarian career, Tony Orlando has chosen Mohegan Sun to host his final live performance,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “It’s now time for us to give him a standing ovation for entertaining over 100,000 fans at Mohegan Sun over the years, something that only Billy Joel has done, as he will be forever part of Mohegan’s entertainment family.”
“I am so honored that my last concert will be at my favorite venue on Earth, Mohegan Sun Arena,” said Tony Orlando. “My relationship with Tom Cantone, the stage crews, and staff at Mohegan Sun Arena has been flawless. I also want to thank all my friends within the Mohegan Tribe for making me feel like family, and for the opportunity to say goodbye. Thank you for making my dreams come true.”
Tony Orlando is a Grammy-nominated artist, with 15 Top 40 hits, two platinum albums, three gold albums, and millions of copies sold. The 1973 #1 Billboard song “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” went on to become the theme song for Orlando and an anthem for hope, reunion, and rejuvenation in America. Orlando is a recipient of two American Music Awards and one People’s Choice Awards for “Best Male Entertainer”. He is the 2016 recipient of the Casino Entertainer of the Year award, and the Bob Hope Award for excellence in entertainment from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society honoring his efforts on behalf of our nation’s veterans. In 1990, Tony was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to commemorate his outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry. He was also inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame in 2010.
Prior to Tony Orlando’s final show at Mohegan Sun Arena, three performances will take place at Mohegan Sun’s sister properties. These include back-to-back shows at Fallsview Casino Resort on February 27th & 28th, and a show at Resorts Casino Hotel on Saturday, March 16th.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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.
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May 8, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
The innovative creator of fusion genre “Mariacheño” will visit Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 3rd
Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) today announced the new American tour of
Christian Nodal, titled ‘Foraji2 Tour 2023,’ that will visit more than 30 cities across the country. Grammy Award-winning Nodal, known as the creator of ‘Mariacheño’ that unites the musical genres of Norteño and Mariachi, will visit the country’s largest and most important venues with a fresh and unique show that stays true to the essence that has rapidly made him one of the most successful stars in the world of regional Mexican music. The Foraji2 Tour 2023 stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 3rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $161, $131, $101, $81 and $61, and go on sale Saturday, May 13th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Sunday, May 14th, subject to availability. Amazon Music users can access the pre-sale between May 10th and 13th by simply downloading the Amazon Music app to obtain an exclusive code. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased on www.cmnevents.com. Starting today, guests can sign up and download the app for free by visiting amazon.com/nodal on a mobile phone.
“Being on stage and sharing my music with fans is where I feel the most myself. I can’t wait to be with my fans to show them this new show that will have many surprises and of course, a lot of great music that celebrates Mexican culture in the way that it deserves,” said Christian Nodal, who has been preparing the new show for months.
“There is no denying the popularity and reach of regional Mexican music, which is why it has always been important to our company,” added Alex Cardenas, director of tours at CMN. “We are proud to once again produce Christian Nodal’s new tour, given that as one of the greats of Latin music, he continues to break records and barriers.”
ABOUT CHRISTIAN NODAL
Born in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, Christian Nodal is the fastest-growing artist in the regional Mexican music genre, fusing the classic sounds of Mariachi music with the accordion to create “Mariacheño,” a term that he himself coined. Currently, he is the most successful regional Mexican singer-songwriter, winner of five Latin Grammys, eight Latin Billboard awards, 11 Latin AMA awards, ten Premio Lo Nuestro awards, eight Premios Juventud awards, recognition for his ‘Extraordinary Evolution’ by the Latin AMA awards and two Tu Música Urbana awards. Christian is followed by an average of nine million on Instagram, nine million on Facebook and 600,000 on Twitter. He has ten million subscribers on YouTube, with more than eight billion views, and 20 million listeners on Spotify.
ABOUT CMN
CMN is the leading Latin live entertainment company in the United States, with reach and influence throughout the continent. Constantly developing projects in the world of music, art and sports, it is a multicultural example of organization and entrepreneurship. The company is responsible for producing the world renowned and notable tours featuring legendary artists including Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, FEID, Ana Gabriel, Marc Anthony, Manuel Turizo and La Banda MS. More information at www.cmnevents.com or at @cmnevents on Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT AMAZON MUSIC
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist live streams, artist merchandise, and Amazon-exclusive podcasts. Prime members have access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, unrestricted playlists, and the largest catalog of ad-free podcasts, included in their subscription. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full access whenever they want to listen to 100 million songs in HD and a growing catalog of Ultra HD and Spatial audio. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever you listen to music, including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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.
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Aug 10, 2022 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting, Travel & Leisure
Fans 21+ can purchase tickets to the celebrate with one of the greatest ever beginning Wednesday, August 10th; the “Gronk Smash Burger” will also debut at this party!
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is thrilled to host Rob Gronkowski’s Official Retirement Par
ty on Saturday, September 10th beginning at 9:00pm. Gronk will celebrate the memories in style at the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The party will feature drink specials, complimentary appetizers, the one-and-only DJ Whoo Kid and the debut of the “Gronk Smash Burger.” Tickets are $75 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. UFC 279 featuring Chimaev Vs. Diaz as the main card will also be shown on the big screens during this party. Ticket holders will also receive a commemorative gift bag.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 9:00pm – 11:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski is one of the most talented and decorated players in pro-football history. A beloved athlete everywhere, especially across New England, Gronk ended his tenure with the Patriots in 2019, winning three championships along the way. Gronk later joined fellow Patriot great, Tom Brady, on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where the two lifted another trophy together in February of 2021. The future Hall of Famer tallied up five pro-bowl selections, 9,286 receiving yards, 621 receptions and 92 TDs across his pro career. Gronk’s most impressive season came in 2011, catching 17 TDs and totaling 1,327 receiving yards.
Mohegan Sun guests can celebrate with the living legend inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, equipped with the largest video wall on the East Coast, various kiosk and in-person betting options, a mezzanine level, full dining menu and an excellent beer, hard cider and cocktail menu. Mohegan Sun also now features Cash at Counter, which allows users to deposit or withdraw cash funds to or from their online MoheganSunCasino or FanDuel account inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
Following the retirement party, Mohegan Sun’s signature nightlife venue, Avalon Nightclub, will host an After-Party beginning at 11:30pm. For more information on these events, visit wmohegansun.com/gronkparty
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Nov 27, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Female Co-Producer, Director and Choreographer lead a new, exciting and dramatic format.
NEW YORK, NY (November 25, 2019) – The Miss America
Organization is proud to announce a star studded production team, which includes a female Co-Executive Producer, Director and Choreographer, for what will be an exciting new show and new competition format when The 2020 Miss America Competition airs live December 19th on NBC.
For the first time in over fifteen years, the show will be led by a female Director. Emmy-nominated Director Sandra Restrepo has directed a multitude of live shows including the first live televised musical performance from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation “Hamilton“, Radio Disney Music Awards and MTV’s live music series “Wonderland.” Restrepo served as the show director on over 250 episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Her many credits also include “Brene Brown: The Call to Courage”, “Black Girls Rock!”, “Grammy Red Carpet Live!”, and “2 Dope Queens.”
“I am excited to be part of this year’s telecast and look forward to telling the stories of these diverse and independent young women,” said Restrepo.
Also joining the Miss America 2020 production team is Meredith McGinn as Co-Executive Producer. McGinn is the Senior Vice President of NBC owned COZI TV, news brand LX, and LX.TV, an award-winning production company that produces weekly lifestyle programs in addition to live specials and red carpet specials such as The Golden Globes, The Emmy Awards and The Rose Parade for NBC network.
“The young women competing to become the next Miss America are smart, talented and so impressive. I am thrilled to be part of NBC’s broadcast. It’s going to be an entertaining and inspiring night,” said McGinn.
A new format means new moves and “Saturday Night Live” Choreographer Danielle Flora takes the lead in the star-studded crew.
The show is lead by Executive Producer Jon Irwin, President of Irwin Entertainment, Inc. Irwin is the Executive Producer if the new late night show A Little Late With Lilly Singh. His credentials include stand-up specials for Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, Norm MacDonald, and Nikki Glaser. Irwin also worked with Conan O’Brien on his own NBC late-night show and produced some of the most prominent live event specials and nationally televised programming including “Red Nose Day,” “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly,” “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks,” and “NBC’s Countdown to the Emmys,” to name a few.
Other leading names include Tim Bock as Co-Executive Producer, Lighting Design by Oscar Dominguez of “The Voice,” Production Design by Joe Stewart and the screenwriter Jon Macks who has written for Hollywood’s top television programs, including the most prestigious awards shows, late night programs and television specials.
“This is a brand new show,” said Miss America President and CEO Regina Hopper. “The new format is interactive, challenging and exciting and is meant to allow the judges, and the audience, to see who these incredibly smart and talented young women are. Miss America 2.0 is about a young woman competing for a job. Each phase of competition is meant to highlight an important role of that job which is focused on advancing her chosen social impact initiative each and every day. When the winner is selected you will know her, why she won and what she will do with her job this next year.”
Watch the excitement LIVE on NBC, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 8:00 pm EST.
Tickets to Miss America 2020 at Mohegan Sun are still available also via Missamerica.org/tickets and on-site at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
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