Jan 9, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
One of the most successful bands in Rock and Roll history performs live at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 3rd
Van Halen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential Rock bands of all time, will rock Mohegan Sun Arena in support of their latest tour and album A Different Kind of Truth on Saturday, March 3rd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $135.00 and $110.00 and are on sale Saturday, January 14th 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 Sunday, January 15th, subject to availability.
Van Halen confirmed their new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released by Interscope Records on February 7th. The first single from the album, “Tattoo,” and its accompanying video will debut simultaneously on Tuesday, January 10th, with album pre-orders starting that day. A Different Kind Of Truth is Van Halen’s first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984.
Fans can expect Van Halen to perform selections from A Different Kind Of Truth alongside songs from their arsenal of epic hits that include: “Eruption,” “Running with the Devil,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “You Really Got Me,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “I’ll Wait” and more from their classic albums Van Halen, Van Halen II, Fair Warning, Diver Down and 1984.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the Rock and Roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled, 1978 debut album displaying unparalleled stage presence, revolutionary musicianship and extraordinary songwriting abilities. With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, the band’s record of achievement is hard to top. Among a long list of awards, recognition and accolades, Van Halen joins an elite short list of two time Diamond Award honorees in the history of the music industry. Presented with two Diamond Award RIAA Certified Status’ for their albums Van Halen and 1984, the band has produced a repertoire of hits that remain some of the strongest and most influential Rock songs ever written that fans will admire for decades to come.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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 7, 2011 | Entertainment
Comedian will perform live in Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, June 23rd
The popular movie star and stand-up comedian, Tim Allen, will bring a night full of laughs to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, June 23rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, March 11th 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 12th, subject to availability.
Tim Allen honed his talents as a stand-up comic throughout the eighties, providing the perfect lead-in to his highly successful ABC television series Home Improvement where he garnered a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy nomination and was honored with the People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Male Performer in a Television Series” for an unprecedented eight years in a row. While passionately ensconced in a hit sitcom, Tim still found time to expand his talents by starring in the movies like The Santa Clause, Wild Hogs and, of course, all three of the incredibly successful Toy Story animation films, lending his voice as the beloved space ranger, Buzz Lightyear.
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.
Jul 20, 2010 | Entertainment, Special Events
Audition for a chance to be named the Connecticut Idol on July 26th at Mohegan Sun and win the opportunity to tryout in front of an American Idol producer
UNCASVILLE, CT – In collaboration with Fox 61 WTIC-TV, Mohegan Sun presents Connecticut Idol, where 250 contestants will be competing for the chance to audition in front of an American Idol producer . The auditions are being held on Monday, July 26th from 10:00am to 5:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun. Upon completion of auditions, the winner will be announced between 5:30pm and 6:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse.
Contestants can register from 7:30am to 10:00am in front of The Cabaret Theatre. On-site registration is limited to the first 200 eligible contestants, with another 50 contestants being randomly pre-qualified through the online enter to win contest on ctnow.com. Information for the online enter to win contest can be found at ctnow.com/connecticutidol.
All eligible contestants must be between the ages of 15 to 28 years. Any contestant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Contestants must be present to win during the announcement in The Shops concourse.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Apr 26, 2010 | General News
Platinum-selling R&B/Pop singer Jordin Sparks will meet fans on Saturday, May 1st
Just before taking the stage in the Wolf Den for an 8:00pm performance, superstar Jordin Sparks will take time to meet and sign autographs for fans as part of Mohegan Sun’s acclaimed Signings & Sightings at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 1 st. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Jordin will be signing copies of her latest platinum-selling album entitled Battlefield. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will have Battlefield available for purchase leading up to and on the day of this event.
Jordin Sparks’ performance in the Wolf Den is at 8:00pm. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. This is the only free performance on her current tour.
ABOUT JORDIN SPARKS
As a 17-year-old up-and-coming, extremely talented and humbled singer out of Glendale, Arizona, Jordin Sparks set out and auditioned for season six of American Idol. She would go on to win Fox’s hit reality show and has since elevated to a plateau she never quite envisioned. She released her self-titled debut album in November of 2007 which has sold over 2 million copies to date worldwide. The album enlisted three Top 5 hits on Billboard’s Pop Singles chart including “Tattoo,” “No Air” and “One Step At A Time.” Her single “No Air” spawned a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.” Her second album displayed anything but a sophomore jinx, as Battlefield, released in July of 2009, quickly darted up the charts debuting at #7 in the U.S. and eventually going platinum as well, being home to her first #1 single with “S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)” topping the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
Apr 5, 2010 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Lenny Clarke, Bob Cousy, Dwight Evans, Bill Walton and more take part in exclusive signings at Mohegan Sun from April 18th-24th
An exclusive, week long Signings & Sightings event is set to take place at Mohegan Sun. A great lineup of celebrities will take part in this free personal appearance and signing that includes Lenny Clarke, Bob Cousy, Kelley Tuthill, Dwight Evans, Jasper White, Fred Lynn, Bill Walton, Troy Brown and John Hannah. This special Signings & Sightings will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun from Sunday, April 18th through Saturday, April 24th. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public.
LENNY CLARKE, SUNDAY, APRIL 18th, 6:00PM–7:00PM
When it comes to Boston bred comedians, few hold more acclaim and likeability then that of Lenny Clarke. Like many great comedians of his time including friends Denis Leary and Steven Wright, Clarke made his rounds in the Boston comedy scene during the 70s and 80s, quickly making a name for himself. He went on to land his own sitcom Lenny in 1990 while also starring in TV shows Contest Searchlight, The Job and It’s All Relative. Clarke played roles in the feature films Stuck On You in 2003 and Fever Pitch in 2005. You can currently catch Clarke on the hit FX drama Rescue Me starring alongside Denis Leary.
BOB COUSY, MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Long before Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish immortalized their names as legendary Boston Celtics; Bob Cousy was the first truly celebrated player of the most storied NBA franchise in history. Cousy is widely regarded as the first great point guard in the NBA. By 1956, after five stellar seasons with the Celtics and consecutive play-off appearances, Cousy would be joined by teammates Tom Heinsohn, K.C. Jones and the center Bill Russell. The confluence of stars spawned six consecutive championship titles. Cousy retired at the end of the 1963 season capping off an amazing thirteen year career where he averaged 18.4 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game and 7.5 assists per game as well as eight assist titles, one regular season MVP honor, 13 All-Star selections and 12 All-NBA First Team selections.
KELLEY TUTHILL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, 5:00PM–6:00PM
Kelley Tuthill is an award-winning reporter who currently can be seen as the co-anchor on the weekend edition of NewsCenter 5’s EyeOpener newscasts airing on Boston’s WCVB-TV. Her story is without question a courageous one, as while being a devoted mother, wife and news reporter, Kelley is also an inspiring breast cancer survivor; a fight that she chronicled from beginning to end through a personal diary on TheBostonChannel.com. As an integral member of the WCVB-TV family, Tuthill has covered everything from the 2000 Presidential recount in Florida and the death of John F. Kennedy Jr. to the 2004 Boston Red Sox historic run in the World Series. Kelley Tuthill is a prominent fixture in the Boston media landscape as well local Bostonian’s homes.
CHEF JASPER WHITE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Jasper began his culinary conquest in New York at the Culinary Institute of America. After graduating, he worked in New York, Florida, California and Montana before settling in Boston, Massachusetts in 1979. It was here that Jasper helped shape the new direction of the Boston restaurant scene of that time. His immense cooking knowledge and experience, combined with the studying of historical and cultural traits of New England food ways, have branded him a trusted authority on New England foods, most notably seafood.
DWIGHT EVANS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Dwight Evans spent all but one year of his Major League Baseball career with the Boston Red Sox from 1972-1990. Known early as an incredible defensive talent in the outfield, Evans claimed eight Gold Glove Awards. In his 20-year career he batted .272 with 385 home runs, 1,384 RBI, 1,470 runs and 2,446 hits. During the second half of Evans outstanding career, his batting improved greatly. From 1980 -1989, Evans hit more home runs (256) than any player in the American League as well as leading the A.L. in extra base hits over the same time frame. He is one of the most impressive outfielders in Red Sox history, deservingly placing him in the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.
FRED LYNN, THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Fred Lynn is one of the greatest baseball players of all-time playing six remarkable seasons with the Red Sox from 1974 – 1980. He won the “Most Valuable Player” award and “Rookie of the Year” honors in his first season; the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to ever achieve both feats. He batted .308, hit 124 home runs and grabbed 521 RBI in his illustrious tenure with the Boston Red Sox. He went on to play ten more seasons in the big leagues and finished with a career .283 batting average and 388 home runs. Flynn was elected into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002.
BILL WALTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, in his prime, was one of the NBA’s most dominant centers to ever play the game. He first came to prominence playing NCAA ball and winning three consecutive “College Player of the Year” Awards. He was also part of three National Championships at UCLA in the early 70s. In his last National Championship game, a win over Florida State in 1973, Walton made an amazing 21 of 22 field goals, scoring 44 points. Some regard this as the greatest offensive performance in American college basketball history. After nearly ten years in the NBA and winning a National Championship, a Finals MVP award and a regular season MVP award, Walton signed on with Larry Bird and the Celtics in the 1985-86 season. During this season, Walton would be awarded the “NBA Sixth Man” Award, making him the first-ever player who throughout his career won an NBA finals MVP, a regular season MVP and an NBA Sixth Man Award.
TROY BROWN AND JOHN HANNAH, SATURDAY, APRIL 24th, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Perhaps no New England Patriot in recent memory strikes more fond memories in the hearts of fans than that of Troy Brown. He is New England’s all-time franchise leader in receptions and was a big part of capturing three Super Bowl victories in the past decade. Brown’s best year came in 2001 where he and Tom Brady connected for 101 receptions rendering Brown 1,199 yards and 5 touchdowns as well as his first trip to the Pro Bowl. That same year, Brown returned a punt for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game that proved to be the game’s winning score. It was big moments like these that made Brown a legend throughout New England.
John Hannah is best known in Boston as the hard fighting offensive lineman who played his entire career for the New England Patriots from 1973-1985. In 1991, Hannah graced the cover of Sports Illustrated and was pegged as the “Best Offensive Lineman of All Time.” A Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in 1991, Hannah played in 9 Pro Bowls and made the All-AFC team ten times in his career. He was also part of an elite crop of former players named to the NFL All-Decade Team for both the 70s and 80s. He is on the NFL 75th All-Time Anniversary Team, listed as the #1 guard on the team. Hannah’s excellence on the field has certainly carried over to off the field, as he is currently a managing partner for John Hannah & Associates; a leadership Development & Training System aimed at supplying the tools for improved organizational leadership and teambuilding.
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
