Apr 16, 2024 | Breaking News, Comedy, Entertainment
General on sale begins April 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 16, 2024) – Today, Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and Mark Twain award recipient Kevin Hart announced his new 2024 Acting My Age stand-up comedy tour is coming to the Mohegan Sun Arena stage on Friday, July 19th at 8:00pm.
Tickets will be available starting with presales on Wednesday, April 17th. The general on sale will begin Friday, April 19th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Hart can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, April 20th.
Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the years Hart has become Hollywood’s box office powerhouse, opening eleven films at number one at the box office and grossing more than in $4.23 billion global revenue. This year, Kevin received the Kennedy Center’s annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy, he was the 25th recipient and the youngest honoree to date.
Hart has also become a successful entrepreneur; he is Chairman of Hartbeat; a global, multi-platform media company creating entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture with a mission to keep the world laughing together. The next generation media company unites Hartbeat Productions’ best-in-class TV & film production capabilities with Laugh Out Loud’s expansive distribution network, along with its marketing, sales, experiential, branded content, digital and social capabilities. Hart is also the Founder of HartBeat Ventures. Together, these companies play an integral role part in building Hart’s eco-system for extraordinary growth and creativity. Hart continues to develop, star, and produce feature films, television, and podcasts via Hartbeat for his various partners which include Netflix, Peacock, Sirius XM and Audible. Hart recently toured internationally with his eighth hour of stand-up material titled The Reality Check Tour. Kevin Hart filmed his hour in Las Vegas and on July 6th exclusively released it as a comedy special now streaming on Peacock. The tour was named the #1 Comedy Tour of 2022 by Billboard, and in 2023 Billboard named Hart the Highest Grossing Comedian of the year.
The use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at Mohegan Sun Arena, all phones, smart watches, and electronic accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the Arena. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.
Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Apr 15, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale April 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 15, 2024) – Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Pardi with special guests Dylan Marlowe & Wyatt McCubbin will be preforming at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, June 20th at 7:30pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Pardi can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, April 20th.
Since first hitting the Country landscape, Pardi has separated himself from the pack, carving a lane that was all his own by producing, writing, and singing songs he created from the melodies up, and earning praise for it. Having “cut a path through modern Country’s embrace of Pop, Hip-Hop and EDM” (The New York Times), ACM and CMA award-winning artist Jon Pardi is a “hero in the making” (Variety) with “an emboldened work…that draws both vitality and assurance from his anything-but-sterile relationship to his tradition’s modern era” (NPR). With his “state-of-the-art blend of traditional instrumentation and progressive grooves that point to Country’s future” (Rolling Stone), Pardi is “a leader among a growing number of artists bringing back fiddle, steel and twang” (People). His “long-lasting mark on the genre” (MusicRow) and his impressive ability to carve out his own path with “the kind of Country music multiple generations came to know, and love, can still work on a mass scale” (Variety). Filled with fiddle, twang and steel guitar, Pardi continues to “apply new ideas to Country’s old sounds” (Los Angeles Times) and “bring authenticity back into Country music” (People).
2024 saw a series of career milestones for the California-native, including a surprise moment at California’s famed Stagecoach Festival in April, where Country Icon Alan Jackson formally invited Pardi to join as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. His history-making induction on October 24th–presented by Opry member Garth Brooks–officially welcomed him as the first artist from California ever inducted. Additionally, the Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter/producer recently released his first-ever Christmas record, Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi, featuring 12 songs including original music, holiday classics, and unexpected covers.
Currently headlining his worldwide Mr. Saturday Night World Tour, Pardi recently released new music from an upcoming project, “Cowboys and Plowboys” ft. Luke Bryan, as the follow up single to his sixth career #1 on Country radio, “Your Heart Or Mine,” off of his ACM Album of the Year nominated project, Mr. Saturday Night. Featured by NPR, Paste, Billboard, and The Tennessean, Pardi’s album Mr. Saturday Night proved Pardi “might be the most successful at combining the old-school sound with today’s need for hooks” (Nash News), earning praise for his ability to “blaze his own trail over the past decade” (Billboard) with a “refusal to chase (that) sets Mr. Saturday Night apart” (Taste of Country). The album earned Pardi back-to-back Album of the Year nominations and reunited the producing team of Bart Butler, Ryan Gore and Pardi, the same team behind the boards of his critically acclaimed CMA and ACM Album of the Year nominated project, Heartache Medication. Heartache Medication debuted among the top albums on Billboard’s Country Albums chart and was named in 2019 Rolling Stone’s “Best Album of the Year” and by the Los Angeles Times as one of the (Top 10) “Best Albums of the Year.” Heartache Medication followed his breakthrough Platinum-selling album, California Sunrise, which featured the multi-platinum, chart-topping hits “Dirt On My Boots,” “Head Over Boots,” “Heartache On The Dance Floor” and “Night Shift.” For more information on Jon Pardi, visit JonPardi.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Mar 27, 2024 | Special Events
Exciting activities for students and families April 8th & 9th
WHAT: Students and families are invited to join Mohegan Sun for Family Days during spring vacation! Located in Mohegan Sun Arena, Family Days is a free event that is set to take place on Monday, April 8th and Tuesday, April 9th from Noon – 5:00pm on both days.
WHEN/WHERE: Monday, April 8th & Tuesday, April 9th
Noon – 5:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena
IN DETAIL: Students and families can take part in a series of incredible activities including arcade games, arts & crafts, hands-on culinary displays, plus an exclusive Connecticut Sun basketball activity featuring a special appearance from the iconic mascot, Blaze! Additionally, Mohegan Sun will be hosting a K-9 demo and Q&A with Officer Dolan and her dog, Ziva. Family Days is a free event and open to the public. Discounted Arena concessions and free popcorn will be available for guests to indulge in on both days of the event. Family Days has something for everyone and promises to make fun memories that will last a lifetime! Some of Mohegan Sun’s exciting event partners include:
Charter Oak
Charter Oak will provide guests an opportunity to participate in various activities including cornhole, ring toss, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and a giant coloring board.
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Guests are invited to stop over at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame booth for special giveaways! ! Additionally, there will be a variety of games, artifacts and step and repeat for guests to take photos.
Kids Quest/Cyber Quest
Kids Quest/Cyber Quest will host an arts and crafts station, various arcade games and a special sensory play area.
Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during Family Days activities. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
For a complete daily schedule and more information on Family Days, guests can visit mohegansun.com/familydays.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Mar 21, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; Late Night shows to Feature Weekend Headliners like Wicked Peach, Mystic Dead, and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 21, 2024) –– The legendary Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun is introducing a new late-night entertainment series! This Spring, performers are playing two exciting, free, live shows at 8:00pm and 10:30pm. Located in Casino of the Earth, the Wolf Den also features full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, and intimate seating.
“These new late night Wolf Den concerts, where great local or touring acts will play two back-to-back concerts, will now be featured on select Friday or Saturday nights,” -said Greg Romeyn, Director of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “When the Wolf Den is rocking, it elevates the energy throughout our Casino of the Earth and these late-night shows will do just that. Adding some 10:30pm shows also provide our guests an extra opportunity to see some talented bands.”
March Entertainment:
Wicked Peach
Saturday, March 23rd | 8:00pm | 10:30pm
Wicked Peach is this area’s ultimate Rock Cover Band and is a staple on the southeastern New England music scene. With Ernie Lewis on Lead Vocals / Guitar, Dan Watson on Lead Guitar / Vocals, Stan Smith on Bass Guitar and Jonathan Souza on Drums, Wicked Peach continues to rock the house night after night!
The Mallet Brothers Band
Friday, March 29th | 8:00pm | 10:30pm
The Mallett Brothers Band is an Independent Rock and Roll / Americana / Country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from Alt-Country to Americana, Country, Jam and Roots Rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder Rock, Classic Country, and Psychedelic sounds.
April Entertainment:
The 60’s Explosion Show
Saturday, April 6th | 8:00pm | 10:30pm
Take the journey with the 60’s Explosion Show! It’s not just the best Pop music of the ages, but a true dance and party experience with all the sound effects. The 60’s Explosion Show will blow you away!
Alter Ego
Friday, April 12th | 8:00pm | 10:30pm
After 20 years, the Alter Ego Party Band is known as a high energy Rock band for any event, covering the best of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and various styles of Dance music that will keep you on your feet all night long! Incredible female and male vocalists front an amazingly talented line-up of accomplished musicians who are sure to entertain all ages!
Don’t Tell Lisa
Saturday, April 13th | 8:00pm | 10:30pm
Don’t Tell Lisa is a local Dance Party band out of New London County, CT with over four decades of your favorite Dance party hits!
Mystic Dead
Saturday, April 20th | 8:00pm | 10:30pm
In 2018, a group of musicians got together once a month at the Captain Daniel Packer Inne in Mystic, CT. It turned out to be a seriously good time that translated to more shows, more fun, and Mystic Dead was born. The 6-member group takes deep dives into all things Grateful Dead coupled by the freedom to remain true to their own creative individuality.
Guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early as limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
For additional information regarding the Wolf Den, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Mar 18, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale March 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 18, 2024) – Get ready to party like it’s the 90’s as international Pop superstar Nick Carter takes his solo act to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun for consecutive 7:30pm shows on November 9th and 10th.
Tickets to see the beloved boy band icon go on sale Friday, March 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, March 23rd.
Sparking his career at the age of 12, Nick Carter quickly became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of the iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. With his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter’s 30-year entertainment journey has extended far beyond sold-out arenas, encompassing a diverse range of projects in television, film, philanthropy, and publishing.
The Backstreet Boys hold the distinction of being the best-selling boy band in history and rank among the world’s top-selling music artists of all time. The group solidified one of the largest record deals ever, signing a $60 million deal with Jive Records in 1999. Since taking the world by storm in 1995, the band has sold over 130 million records worldwide and has earned five Grammy nominations and countless Billboard Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, RIAA Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and an honorary star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. To date, the Backstreet Boys have toured around the globe several times over, released ten studio albums and have broken several records, including the U.S. record for most albums sold in one year, selling over 11 million copies of their third studio album, Millennium, in 1999.
In 2002, Carter ventured into a solo career with his debut album, Now or Never, released under Jive Records. It debuted impressively at #17 on the Billboard 200 chart and received Gold certification in the United States, Japan, and Canada. This marked the beginning of a successful solo journey, complementing his fame as a member of the Backstreet Boys. Since then, Carter has released two additional solo albums I’m Taking Off in 2012 followed by All American in 2016. Notably, his 2023 single “Hurts to Love You” became his most successful track, charting in seven different countries, topping the charts in the United States and charting number one in Canada.
In 2004, Carter made his foray into the world of film and television, starring in the remake of the classic horror film “Sleepy Hollow” called “The Hollow.” Carter further showcased his acting skills through various film appearances on TV shows such as the CW Network’s revived series “90210.” In 2014, Carter and his now wife, Lauren Kitt, made their reality TV debut as a couple on the VH1 series “I Heart Nick Carter.” Furthermore, he participated in season four of Fox’s hit show, “The Masked Singer,” as well as the 21st season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” making it to the finals on both series.
In 2023, Carter wrapped another massive tour with the Backstreet Boys, “The DNA World Tour”, before embarking on his first solo tour in seven years, the international “Who I Am” tour, which kicked off in the U.S. in October and followed the release of three new solo singles, “Superman,” “Made For Us,” and “Never Break My Heart (Not Again).” The “Who I Am” tour will continue through 2024, reaching territories in South America, Asia, Canada, and the United States. Carter will join the Backstreet Boys for the band’s “Backstreet’s Back at the Beach Cancun” concert series in April 2024.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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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