Sep 13, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live in Arena on October 22nd
Superstar Jennifer Lopez will make her way to Mohegan Sun for a one-time-only special performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 22nd at 8:00pm, created especially for the 15th anniversary celebration.
Tickets are $125.00 & $85.00 and go on sale Friday, September 16th 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; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 17th, subject to availability.
Actress, entertainer, music artist, film, TV & music producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur and humanitarian Jennifer Lopez has been called one of the most powerful and celebrated celebrities in entertainment.
She has sold over 55 million records worldwide and starred in multiple box office #1 films, including Monster-In-Law and The Wedding Planner. In 2001, The Wedding Planner was the nation’s top-grossing film, while her album, J.Lo, was #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The two simultaneous #1 honors made Lopez the first woman in history to have a #1 movie and album in the same week.
2011 is a milestone in Lopez’s illustrious career. She was one of the judges on the juggernaut TV series American Idol. On May 3rd, Lopez released her highly anticipated album, LOVE?, on Island/Def Jam Records. The first single, “On The Floor” (featuring rapper Pitbull) shot to #1 in 18 countries and has been one of Jennifer’s best-selling singles of her career. The music video set an all-time record, making Jennifer the first female artist on Vevo to rack up 100 million views in the shortest amount of time. To date, the music video has logged in over a staggering 340 million views.
In addition to returning for season 11 of American Idol, Lopez will co-star in the romantic comedy, What To Expect When You’re Expecting (Lionsgate films) in 2012.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
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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.
May 28, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
June 7th performance will be rescheduled to June 6th
Due to Boston Bruins advancing to the 2011 Stanley Cup the following Glee Live! concert dates have been swapped to accommodate their home game schedule. The performance at Mohegan Sun, originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 7th at 7:30pm is now scheduled for Monday, June 6th at 7:30pm
Tickets are still valid for the new date. At the chance you cannot attend the concert on this new date, a refund of your ticket purchase is possible via the point of purchase. To secure your refund please contact the outlets where you purchased your ticket. Please note, you must request your refund no later than June 6th. Our apologies for any inconvenience the reschedule may have caused.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 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.
May 3, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 3rd
American Idols Live! 2011 lineup promises to be the most memorable yet given the diverse and daring talent on the roster and it’s hitting markets all across North Amer
ica with 45 dates confirmed. The top 11 comprising the tour—Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone and Thia Megia —are primed and pumped to give fans a night of unique and unforgettable performances. They bring their talents to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, September 3rd at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $70.00 & $60.00 and go on sale Friday, May 13th 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; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 14th, subject to availability.
American Idol remains the #1 rated show in America, watched more than any other programming, and it’s because of the amazing talent. This year, iconic judges Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, and Jennifer Lopez went through a tight race to narrow the contestants down for America to decide who will be the next big star. Their wisdom, candor and sense of humor continue to propel the show along at a lightning pace.
Watching American Idol at home is always enjoyable, but seeing these artists live is an experience. Past tours have featured current Pop luminaries such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Lee DeWyze and so many more. Every summer, the tour keeps American Idol alive in arenas everywhere allowing the audiences the chance to get up-close-and-personal with their favorite contestants. This top eleven will have crowds on their feet singing along to every word. Get ready…
The American Idol season finale will air on FOX May 26th, but the action will continue live on stage all summer with American Idols Live! Don’t miss it when it hits a town near you.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 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.
Mar 21, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Performing live on June 14th & 15th. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 25th
Grammy award-winning singer Michael Bublé with special guest Naturally 7 will be returning to Mohegan Sun for two very special, all-new performances live in the Arena on Tuesday, June 14th and Wednesday, June 15th. Both shows begin at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $100.00 and $85.00 and go on sale Friday, March 25th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto 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, March 26th, subject to availability.
Bublé’s platinum plus CD Crazy Love debuted on the Billboard Top 200 charts at #1 in October 2009 and has been the #1 album on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz charts for the last sixteen weeks with no signs of slowing down. In addition, he won his third Grammy award this year for “Best Traditional Pop Album” for Crazy Love.
“Hold On,” the third single from Bublé’s multi-platinum Grammy nominated Reprise Records Crazy Love CD was released on February 8th. It followed the popularity of his back to back smash singles “Haven’t Met You Yet” and “Hollywood,” both written by Bublé. The Grammy nominated Crazy Love was recently re-released in a deluxe two disc package Crazy Love Hollywood Edition. Overall sales of Michael Bublé since his debut CD are over 30 million.
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.
Mar 2, 2011 | Entertainment
Def Leppard’s U.S. tour with special guest Heart will be making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday, July 2nd. Tickets on sale Friday, March 4th
Great Britain’s premier arena Rock band, Def Leppard, whose catalog includes two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, will be making their way to Mohegan Sun Arena for a July 2nd performance with special guests Heart. The concert will start at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $70.00 & $50.00 and go on sale Friday, March 4th 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 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, March 5th, subject to availability.
With more than 65 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their credit, Def Leppard continues to be one of the most important forces in Rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic groundbreaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic Rock anthems, have become synonymous with their name. The band’s colossal live performances have become must-see events and have made them an institution in the music and touring industry as they continue to sell out arenas worldwide.
“After having had the last 18 months off, Leppard are ready to get back on the road! Add Heart to the bill and it truly makes for a special evening,” says singer Joe Elliott.
Heart showed the world that women can rock when they stormed the charts with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” and many more, a stream of hits showcasing the sisters’ enormous talents as both musicians and singers, selling more than 30 million records.
“Nancy and I are really excited to be bringing Heart to the stage this summer with Def Leppard. It’s going to be a powerful, monster show. The real thing. The summer of 2011 will be amazing,” says singer Ann Wilson.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 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.
