Feb 14, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Legendary “Jersey Boy” takes the stage on Friday, April 22
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons — one of the most beloved groups in Pop music history — make their return to Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on Friday, April 22.
Tickets are $35 and go on sale Friday, February 18th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 19th, subject to availability.
The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “December ’63 – Oh What A Night,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” and of course, “Grease.” His songs have been omnipresent in other iconic moves such as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing, Mrs. Doubtfire, Conspiracy Theory, and The Wanderers. As many as 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” from Nancy Wilson’s Jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill’s Hip-Hop makeover.
Franke Valli and The Four Seasons have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. They continue to tour throughout the U.S. and abroad to packed houses receiving nightly standing ovations from thrilled fans of multiple generations.
Valli’s long-lasting career has led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons incredible career and features all of their greatest hits.
The Jersey Boys juggernaut has now been seen by more than 18 million people worldwide, won four Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” in 2006, and is currently playing in New York, Las Vegas, London, in cities across the U.S. on a National Tour, and The Netherlands. The show will open soon in Korea. It is the 15th longest running show in Broadway history, having played more than 3,250 performances and recently passing Fiddler on the Roof, Hello Dolly!, The Producers, Hairspray, My Fair Lady, and Oklahoma.
Frankie Valli’s most recently released his first-ever Jazz album, A Touch of Jazz, in June 2021. Prior to that, Valli released Tis The Seasons, a holiday album, in 2016. His mega hit song “Big Girls Don’t Cry” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015.
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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Feb 14, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Brown stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th
Because of popular demand, Kane Brown will perform a second concert at Mohegan Sun Arena, in addition to his previously announced show on Saturday, June 4th as part of his “Blessed & Free Tour.” Special guests Walker Hayes and Raelynn will join Brown for the second date at 7:00pm on Sunday, June 5th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets for the June 5th show are $130.50, $100.50, $80.50, and $60.50 and go on sale Wednesday, February 16th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Thursday, February 17th, subject to availability.
Noted as the “future of Country” (Billboard) and one of “31 People Changing the South” (Time), the chart-topping entertainer first broke through the Country charts with his No. 1 self-titled debut. The album spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at the top of the chart and made Brown the first artist in Billboard history to Top all 5 Billboard Country charts simultaneously. Kane Brown earned three AMA Awards and produced two of the most streamed country songs of all time – seven-time Platinum No. 1 hits “Heaven” and “What Ifs.”
Brown’s sophomore album Experiment debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart and solidified Brown as the only male Country artist in more than 24 years to debut at the top of the Billboard 200. Experiment produced back-to-back No. 1 hits and was ranked by The New York Times as one of the Top 10 Best Albums of the Year. His follow-up EP, Mixtape Vo. 1, earned Brown an ACM Album of the Year nomination and featured Brown’s Top 10 pop radio hit “Be Like That” featuring Khalid and Swae Lee, his co-written duet “Last Time I Say Sorry” with John Legend, and the ACM award-winning anthem, “Worldwide Beautiful.”
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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Feb 11, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Monday, February 14th
Multi-Platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban hits the road for his first tour since releasing his latest album, Harmony, in November 2020. Groban returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 3rd.
Tickets are $79, $59, and $49 and go on sale Monday, February 14th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Tuesday, February 15th, subject to availability.
Tony, Emmy and four-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban possesses one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music. Moreover, he continues to captivate fans everywhere as both a powerhouse vocalist and dynamic renaissance man. He has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, headlined legendary venues on multiple continents, and entertained audiences with acclaimed film and television appearances. His catalog spans a series of chart-topping blockbuster albums, including Josh Groban (five-time Platinum), Closer (six-time Platinum), Noël (six-time Platinum), Awake (two-time Platinum), Illumination, All That Echoes (Gold), Stages (Gold), his first No. 1 album in the U.K, Bridges, and his most recent release, Harmony.
Extending his repertoire, Groban made his Broadway debut in 2016 with a starring role in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. He garnered a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. He has expanded his presence with appearances on Glee, The Simpsons, The Office, CSI: NY, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Crazy Ones, as well as in the feature films Coffee Town, Muppets Most Wanted, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. In addition, he starred in the Netflix series The Good Cop in 2018. Groban remains an active arts education philanthropist and advocate, and his Find Your Light Foundation helps enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness.
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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Feb 8, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
“The King’s Jester” will be Minhaj’s first show in Uncasville on April 9th
Comedian Hasan Minhaj will make his Mohegan Sun Arena debut this spring as part of his brand-new one-man show, “The King’s Jester.” Minhaj returns to his storytelling roots four years after the global success of his Netflix comedy special, Homecoming King, which garnered rave reviews. Minhaj takes the stage at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 9th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $94.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, February 11th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 12th, subject to availability.
Hasan Minhaj is a two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian best known for his breakout special Homecoming King (Netflix) and his critically acclaimed, political satire show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix), which won a Peabody, an Emmy, and a Television Academy honor. Previously, Hasan was a senior correspondent at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central) and headlined the 2017 White House Correspondents Dinner. He’s the co-founder and chief executive officer for the 186K Films that will produce its first feature, “For The Culture,” with Amazon Studios. Minhaj is co-writing the script with Prashanth Venkataramanujam and will star in the film. His new, one-man show “The King’s Jester” will mark the comedian’s return to his storytelling roots following the global success of Homecoming King.
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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Feb 7, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Critically acclaimed tour stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 15th
As part of his “My Songs” world tour, seventeen-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sting returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on Sunday, May 15th at Mohegan Sun Arena. Sting will be accompanied by an electric, Rock ensemble, along with special guest Joe Sumner.
Tickets are $149, $129, $89, and $69 and go on sale Friday, February 11th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 12th, subject to availability.
The “My Songs” concert is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring Sting’s most beloved songs written throughout his illustrious career, both with The Police and as a solo artist. Hailed as a “masterful performance from start to finish,” the concert “takes fans on a musical journey through time,” with “hits like ‘Fields of Gold,’ ‘Shape of my Heart,’ ‘Roxanne,’ and ‘Demolition Man’ punctuating an unforgettable show.” Fans can also expect to hear songs like “Englishman In New York,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Message In A Bottle” and many more.
Sting’s latest album, The Bridge, showcases his prolific and diverse songwriting prowess. Representing various stages and styles from throughout his unrivaled career and drawing inspiration from genres including Rock N’ Roll, Jazz, Classical Music, and Folk, the eclectic album features Sting’s quintessential sound on Pop-Rock tracks such as the album’s opening Rock salvo “Rushing Water,” and the upbeat, whistle-driven earworm “If It’s Love.”
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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