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Because of illness, Toby Keith’s concert with special guest Drake White on Saturday, July 30th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, is canceled. Ticket holders will be emailed with more information.
For more information on Mohegan Sun Arena and other events at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.
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Superstar comedian is the 37th inductee
Before his fourth sold-out show at Mohegan Sun Arena, Chris Rock was inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan, presented Rock with the honor in a private ceremony backstage. The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer is the 37th inductee into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame.
“In a world that needs more laughter, how timely is it to induct Chris Rock, who is now forever enshrined into the Mohegan Sun Entertainment family,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan.
Rock performed to a sold-out crowd on Friday evening as part of his Ego Death World Tour. It was his fourth show at Mohegan Sun Arena since making his debut in 2008. All four of his shows at Mohegan Sun Arena have sold out.
Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations at the 2016 Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Director for a Variety Special” for Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo and “Outstanding Special Class Program” for the 88th annual Academy Awards.
The Walk of Fae hosts names like Bon Jovi, Kevin Hart, KISS, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and so many more long-time sell-out acts who are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame awards seek to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena. Award-winning Rock band Shinedown was most recently inducted into the Walk of Fame in April.
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest Arenas in the U.S. and is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. 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 award-winning venue 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 “Casino of the Year – Arena” by the Academy of Country Music. 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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Up to $2,000 in signing bonuses will be available for new hires!
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 18, 2021) – Taking place on Thursday, May 26th from 10:00am – 4:00pm in the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun, a new hiring event is planned with opportunities available in Food & Beverage, Event Support, Security, Marketing, VIP, Accounting, Hotel, Retail and more. Culinary positions will offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus and some Steward Positions will also offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus. $500 sign-on bonuses will also be offered for Baristas (Starbucks & The Crafty Stir Café), Support Specialists, Guest Room Attendants, Event Operations, Mohegan Sun Arena concessions and more. Bonuses will be paid out in increments.
This hiring event will take place from 10:00am – 4:00pm located in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre.
Before attending the hiring event, interested candidates are encouraged to create an account on the Mohegan Sun career site at mohegansun.com/careers. Additionally, walk-ins are welcome and top candidates will be hired on the spot!
Mohegan Sun was recently certified as a “Great Place to Work” by USA Today, in addition to ranking among the top 10 in Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Workplaces for Diversity” list. Mohegan Sun was also named among the “Top Work Places of 2021” by the Hartford Courant.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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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Mohegan Sun Arena named “Casino of the Year – Arena”
The Academy of Country Music announced the Industry Award and Studio Recording Award winners from the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House Friday night in a special moment. Among the winners, was Mohegan Sun Arena, which ACM named this year’s “Casino of the Year – Arena.” This is the seventh ACM Award for Mohegan Sun Arena, and the 17th national award overall.
All Industry Award, Studio Recording Award, and soon-to-be-announced Special Award recipients will be celebrated during the 15th Academy of Country Music Honors on Wednesday, August 24th at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
“We feature so many amazing artists and different genres throughout the year at Mohegan Sun Arena, to the tune of well over 100 concerts per year, but Country music is always so popular here, including some of the biggest A-list acts, many of which started here in the Wolf Den and grew their fan base early in their career throughout New England ” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “To take home our seventh ACM ‘Casino of the Year’ award really is an honor and another credit to our hard-working team at Mohegan Sun and the relationships we have built over the years with the best-of-the-best in Country music.”
The “Casino of the Year – Arena” Industry Award is presented to an outstanding arena within a casino and selected by a professional panel of judges. To be eligible for the award, casino arenas must have bought or promoted at least four Country concerts during the year, be in good standing with all agents, and help promote Country ticket sales.
Mohegan Sun hosted Lady A for its first full-capacity public concert since reopening for live entertainment in late July last year. Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Brett Young, and Chris Young also performed to sold-out crowds in the Arena in 2021.
Mohegan Sun Arena continues to host the best acts in Country music throughout the year. Brad Paisley with special guest Jackson Dean will kick off the summer in the Arena this month on Friday, May 27th, before Kane Brown and special guests Walker Hayes and Raelynn perform back-to-back shows on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th. Other Country concerts include Toby Keith, Sam Hunt, and Keith Urban with special guest Ingrid Andress, before Luke Combs plays back-to-back sold-out shows with special guests Jordan Davis and Lainey Wilson on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th.
Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood recently announced The Denim & Rhinestones Tour, which includes a show at Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Jimmie Allen on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
More information on ticket prices and additional shows can be found at Ticketmaster and Mohegan Sun.
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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Underwood and special guest Jimmie Allen visit Mohegan Sun Arena on February 11, 2023
On the heels of her triumphant headlining return to the iconic Stagecoach Festival, eight-time Grammy Award winner and three-time ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Carrie Underwood announces her new arena tour, The Denim & Rhinestones Tour. Underwood and special guest Jimmie Allen will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Tickets are $150.50, $130.50, and $100.50 and go on sale Friday, May 20th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 21st, subject to availability.
Jimmie Allen will join The Denim & Rhinestones Tour as his star continues to rise, following his first Grammy Award nomination for “Best New Artist” in 2022 and CMA and ACM Award wins for “New Artist of the Year” and “New Male Artist of the Year,” respectively, in 2021. His third album Tulip Drive will be released June 24th.
“I’m thrilled to be hitting the road again with The Denim & Rhinestones Tour,” Underwood said. “I’m having such an amazing time with my Las Vegas residency and look forward to continuing that next year after the tour. I’m excited to bring the new music of Denim & Rhinestones to life on tour, as well as put new spins on familiar favorites. We’ve been working hard already preparing an amazing show, and I can’t wait to see everyone on the road!”
Underwood will release her highly anticipated album Denim & Rhinestones on June 10th. The album is her latest collaboration with David Garcia, with Garcia and Underwood having co-produced her critically acclaimed 2018 release Cry Pretty, which marked the first time Underwood produced her own album. Garcia and Underwood also co-produced Underwood’s 2021 Grammy Award-winning album of gospel hymns, My Savior. The lead single from the new upcoming albums, “Ghost Story,” is currently climbing the charts and has garnered more than 30 million global streams.
Since early in her career, Underwood has designated a portion of ticket sales from her tours to support worthwhile charities and organizations. She continues that tradition by arranging for a donation of $1 from each ticket sold to be contributed to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which has been helping America’s heroes since 9/11 by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. The foundation is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and aiding the victims of major U.S. disasters.
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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