Sep 2, 2014 | Entertainment, General News
Grammy Award® Winning superstar’s first headlining tour in three years will visit Mohegan Sun Arena on November 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 2, 2014) — Hot on the heels of a blockbuster performance at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards and the release of his new single/video “She Came To Give It To You,” global megastar USHER announced today he will tour North America this fall, bringing The UR Experience to fans in 27 cities. Mohegan Sun Arena is set to play host on Friday, November 14th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $105.00 and $85.00 and go on sale Monday, September 15th 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 Tuesday, September 16th, subject to availability.
Packed with an impressive repertoire of smash hits spanning his 20-year career, the critically-acclaimed showman will give his fans a unique experience that only the multi-talented Usher can deliver. His show will include a fresh take on early and recent songs as well as new music from his anticipated forthcoming eighth studio album. Check out the latest tour trailer at Usher’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Pn3xCwImQ) or to download a high resolution version, use the following link: http://bit.ly/1qV7gY8.
“With The UR Experience, I want to give my fans an ever-changing live show full of surprises and special guests,” says Usher. “I am really excited to be with my fans and give them an Usher experience like they’ve never seen or heard before.”
The UR Experience is produced by Live Nation Global Touring.
The UR Experience will kick off in Montreal, Quebec, on November 1st at the Bell Centre and continue through New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Vancouver and more! Special guests on the tour include August Alsina and DJ Cassidy. Select market on-sales begin Monday, September 8th, 10:00am EDT. American Express® Card Members will have an opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public.
A full list of cities, venues and public on sale dates is listed below. For the latest tour information please visit www.usherworld.com or www.livenation.com.
Join the conversation at #URXTOUR.
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.
Aug 27, 2014 | Entertainment, General News
Randy Houser and Eric Paslay join Mohegan Sun Arena show set for Saturday, November 15th
Platinum selling singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announced that a second leg has been added to his 2014 Riser Tour. The 20 city run begins October 2nd in Stockton, CA and runs through the end of the year with special guests Randy Houser and Eric Paslay on the US dates. The tour rolls into Uncasville, CT for a 7:30pm concert on Saturday, November 15th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, September 5th 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, September 6th, subject to availability. See www.Dierks.com for more details.
“It’s going to be tough to top this summer, but every night I get more excited and don’t want this run to end. I’m just living in the moment as much as I can and taking it all in…it really has been the best summer of my life,” said Bentley. “I’m looking forward to having Randy and Eric on the road for the next leg…both of them are crazy talented.”
While capacity crowds have filled amphitheaters across the country, Bentley’s tour has also caught the attention of critics who note headlining is “what the man was born to do” (Arizona Republic).
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.
Aug 11, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
An all-new stylish entertainment experience
Cirque Dreams Revealed will offer guests at Mohegan Sun Arena an intimate, in-the-round Cirque Dreams entertainment experience when this new, stylish and intriguing revue takes center stage. The show is set for Saturday, September 27th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Friday, August 15th at 10:00am 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 16th subject to availability.
Cirque Dreams Revealed will expose some of the most distinctive and never before seen Cirque Dreams artistry in a non-stop cabaret revue of heart-pounding action. Guest seating will completely surround the performance and happenings unlike similar shows of this stature. The featured Cirque Dreams artists in Cirque Dreams Revealed will soar above guests seats performing elaborate aerial feats, delicate balancing acts and stylish strength presentations with stimulating rhythm and grace. Guests will behold contorting, spinning and the manipulation of perfectly sculpted bodies in synchronicity and close proximity. The 75-minute revue will also reveal exquisite costumes, an alluring musical score and astonishing performance artistry from 8 countries.
Under the artistic direction of founder and Broadway director Neil Goldberg, The Cirque Dreams franchise and global entertainment brand of popular shows throughout the world have garnered the praise of critics around the country from USA Today, Associated Press and the New York Times to CNN, Today Show and Fox & Friends, Neil Goldberg has been declared “One of today’s leading theatrical impresarios” by The LA Times. Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says Goldberg’s Cirque Dreams has “mastered an artform that the more famous French Canadians have yet to conquer.” The New York Daily News hails, “There have only been a handful of shows that have generated an exclamation point as assertive as the ones created and directed by Neil Goldberg,” proclaiming him “uniquely ingenious.”
To date, Cirque Dreams brand shows have been attended by over 50 million people in more than 350 U.S. cities and 20 countries. Partnerships have been forged with industry leaders and companies in strategic markets where Cirque Dreams shows appear. Broadway and touring shows have been presented in partnership with many including Broadway Across America. Cirque Dreams brand shows have been produced for Disney, Busch Gardens and Six Flags theme parks. The company’s partnership with Palace Resorts presents Cirque Dreams brand shows in Cancun and future destination resorts. Sony/ATV Music and Cirque Dreams’ partnership generated the creation of the musical touring production “Cirque Dreams Rocks”. Permanent installations of “Cirque Dreams & Dinner” shows on the Epic and Breakaway ships are in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line. Cirque Dreams’ partnership with Armed Forces Entertainment has generated performances at 17 military installations in 10 countries for U.S. service members and their families. In 2015 the company will produce and tour a revival of its Broadway production of Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. For more information, visit www.cirqueproductions.com
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.
Jul 22, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
Kongo Back In Action, King Mo Returns & Lashley Debuts
Bellator delivers a night of must-see fights for MMA fans featuring some of the most exciting fighters in the sport as Pat Curran, Patricio Pitbull, King Mo, Cheick Kongo & Bobby Lashley return to action on Friday, September 5th from Mohegan Sun Arena live on Spike TV.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com, Bellator.com or by visiting the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The night will be headlined by a Featherweight Title fight between two of the very best in the sport as reigning Bellator Champion Pat Curran defends his belt against Brazilian striker Patricio Pitbull. The fight has been nearly two years in the making after Curran successfully defeated Pitbull in 2013 with a narrow split decision victory. After Pitbull stormed through the Season 9 Featherweight Tournament, both Pitbull and Curran have engaged in verbal sparring matches via social media that has resulted in one of the most anticipated fights of 2014.
“I’ve been wanting this rematch with Curran for a long time, and it’s finally here,” Pitbull said. “I won that first fight, and I should be Bellator Featherweight Champion right now. This time, I’m not going to let it go to the judges. Curran has started to get cocky and he’s disrespecting me. He has no idea what I’ve been through to get to the title.”
“Pitbull has been running his mouth a lot lately and everyone is sick of hearing it,” Curran said. “I’m ready to shut him up for good. I’m an even better fighter now than I was the first time we fought and I’ll show you him how a true champion fights on September 5th.”
King Mo returns to the cage after his controversial loss to Rampage Jackson at Bellator 120, as the American Top Team product will square off against New Jersey native Tom DeBlass. DeBlass enters the fight 2-0 in Bellator and is looking for the biggest win of his career against King Mo on September 5th.
“Listen, I respect Mo and I think he’s a world class athlete,” DeBlass said. “That being said, I know what I’m capable of, and I not only believe that I will win the fight, but I’m going to finish him. Bellator has treated me incredible, and I’ve been asking for big fights. Mo is the next step to get to my ultimate goal, and I’m not taking it lightly. I’m fighting in a huge fight back on the East Coast for a promotion I love. It doesn’t get much better than this.”
The main card will be rounded out by the Bellator debut of fan favorite Bobby Lashley, who brings a 10-2 record into the cage while also currently holding the TNA Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship. Lashley will square off against Bellator veteran Josh Burns in a heavyweight clash to open the September 5th show live on Spike TV.
The night will also feature a clash of heavyweights as Cheick Kongo returns to the Bellator cage to face the heavy handed Lavar Johnson. Both veterans of the sport, the two giants will engage in a slugfest that should produce fireworks live on Spike TV.
More announcements on the September 5th fight card from Mohegan Sun Arena will be made in the coming weeks which include Connecticut’s own, Brennan “The Irish Bad Boy” Ward.
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.
Jun 16, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Charity concert featuring Country Duo Montgomery Gentry, slated for Friday, September 26th at the Wolf Den!
Last year, Mohegan Sun once again teamed up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and WCTY for a great event that featured Country star Maggie Rose. This year, the partnership is back and this time Montgomery Gentry is calling on fans to come out to enjoy some great live music and take part in the benefit. ‘MADD About Montgomery Gentry’ will take place in the Wolf Den on Friday, September 26th at 8:00pm. This is the first time that a MADD event will be hosted in the Wolf Den, while it is the 6th year in a row that Mohegan Sun, in conjunction with WCTY and MADD, have hosted MADD. All proceeds from the event benefit MADD. Shelly Martinez, of WCTY, will be giving a special message before the show as well.
Tickets are $50.00 and go on sale Friday, July 18th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.com and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. VIP tickets are also available for $100.00 and will include preferred seating as well as a Meet & Greet with the band members of Montgomery Gentry.
All ticket holders will also get access to the WCTY pre-party, taking place at The Cabaret Theatre from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, which will include food, drink and live entertainment!
Admission to the Wolf Den will begin at 7:00pm. Prior to the start of the concert, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction prior to and during the performance, taking place at the Spring Gateway, just outside the Wolf Den and near the Box Office.
For more information, visit Mohegan Sun.
About Montgomery Gentry:
Despite the millions of albums sold, the sold out shows and the scores of awards, Montgomery Gentry remains in touch with its working class roots. “We are blue collar workers and we lived the songs that we sing,” says Troy Gentry. “Because of that, our fans are able to make the connection and when they hear our songs, they know we are singing with passion and we know what we are talking about.”
“People are going to be able to touch on each one of our songs and say. ‘Yeah man, that song is a little bit about me,’ or ‘I know a person that lives next door to me that’s been through what you just got done singing about,’” Troy continues. “People can associate themselves with ours songs.”
“With us is what you see is what you get,” Eddie Montgomery says of the duo’s down-to-earth demeanor. “We don’t act like we don’t drink or cuss. We have faults like everybody else and that’s who we are.”
Who they are is a duo with fourteen Top 10 singles, including five #1’s, “Something To Be Proud Of,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll With Me.”
About MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
About WCTY:
WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
