Nov 23, 2021 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun Arena and the Wolf Den featuring multiple holiday concerts throughout November and December
For those who love to blast holiday music as soon as dinner ends on Thanksgiving up until the clock strikes Midnight on New Year’s Eve, live music at Mohegan Sun is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
There’s something magical about taking in a holiday show with family and friends during the most wonderful time of year. Mohegan Sun Arena is hosting six holiday shows throughout November and December. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Upcoming holiday shows at Mohegan Sun Arena:
- Straight No Chaser – Straight No Chaser ushered in the modern A Cappella craze with their breakthrough version of “The 12 Days of Christmas” 12 years ago. The group’s return to in-person touring features tracks from its latest album, Social Christmasing, as well as a mix of brand-new arrangements and fan favorites. Straight No Chaser opens the holiday season at 8:00pm on Friday, November 26th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Join the famous Progressive Rock band as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic album Christmas Eve & Other Stories. TSO takes the stage for two shows at 3:00pm and 8:00pm on Sunday, November 28th.
- Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Tour – The multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning A Cappella group is bringing the holiday spirit to Mohegan Sun Arena as they celebrate the quintet’s sixth holiday themed album, Evergreen. The Marine Corps League will be on-site outside Mohegan Sun Arena prior to the concert collecting new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations for the Toys for Tots organization. Get into the spirit early with Pentatonix at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 4th.
- A Marie Osmond Symphonic Christmas with special guests David Osmond and Daniel Emmet – Marie Osmond has spent five iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She comes to Mohegan Sun for one night at 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 8th, to preview her upcoming symphonic album, Unexpected, which covers a multitude of genres like Opera, Broadway, and timeless classics, and drops just two days later on December 10th.
- Goose: Goosemas 2021 –Connecticut’s own Goose, based in Norwalk, CT, is the culmination of a rich history between friends of differing ages and experiences from the same small town in Connecticut, drawn together through a deep love of music and storytelling. Goosemas is the band’s eighth annual edition of its holiday tradition, which started as a basement party in a Norwalk music studio. Now, the jam band is set to headline its largest show to date. Don’t miss Goose’s first arena performance at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 18th.
- The Beach Boys: Holiday Harmonies (New Year’s Eve) – Close out the year with Mike Love and The Beach Boys as they celebrate the season with a mix of holiday classics from the band’s Christmas album, as well as songs from The Beach Boys’ co-founder and lead singer Mike Love’s holiday album, Reason for the Season. Join the iconic band for a show to remember at 8:00pm on December 31st at Mohegan Sun Arena.
But the holiday magic doesn’t stop there! There are several opportunities to enjoy a Christmas show for free at the Wolf Den, located in the center of Casino of the Earth:
- Christmas with the Nelsons – Christmas with the Nelsons delivers Christmas Classics the Nelson Family way. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 11th.
- Street Corner Symphony Christmas – Street Corner Symphony, a contemporary A Cappella group, first made their mark on NBC’s all-vocal competition, The Sing-Off, and will be adding some holiday flair to their show. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 16th.
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize Jazz and Swing music, and is celebrating the season with Christmas favorites and originals. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Friday, December 17th.
- The Cartells – One of the most popular bands in Connecticut continues its tradition of taking over the Wolf Den on Christmas Eve and Christmas night for a spectacular holiday show. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th.
- Boogie Wonder Band (New Year’s Eve) – End 2021 by traveling back in time to the ‘70s with the Boogie Wonder Band, a 10-piece band with funk-a-licious grooves and disco-strutting jams. Performing in the Wolf Den at 8:00pm on Friday, December 31st.
Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before a show at the Wolf Den. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, however the open venue does allow guests in Casino of the Earth to enjoy the live music while dining or playing games. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter the Wolf Den.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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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Nov 19, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale this Tuesday, November 23rd
Get ready for a night of non-stop action when WWE makes its highly anticipated return to Mohegan Sun with Friday Night Smackdown Live for the first time in nearly three years. The night kicks off at 7:45pm on Friday, January 7, 2022 in Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $125, $100, $70, $50, $40, $30, and $20 and go on sale Tuesday, November 23rd at 10:00am through ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Wednesday, November 24th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
The first main event will feature Drew McIntyre and The New Day’s Kofi Kingston & King Woods vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos. Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair will go head-to-head for the SmackDown Women’s Championship title to round out the double main event.
More of your favorite SmackDown Superstars will make an appearance including Jeff Hardy, Naomi, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sheamus, Shayna Bayzler, Cesaro, and many more! Card is subject to change.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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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Nov 16, 2021 | Community Relations, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Dining and retail specials offered Thursday, November 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 16, 2021) – Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday, November 25th and guests are invited to indulge in various can’t miss specials and deals at Mohegan Sun. TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Hash House a Go Go, and other popular dining options are ready to let you leave the kitchen behind and make your Thanksgiving plans with Mohegan Sun!
The all-new TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge gets the party started with a prix fixe meal of juicy roasted turkey with gochujang glaze and garlic pepper gravy, mushroom & ginger stuffing, butternut squash & asparagus dumplings, cranberry beurre blanc, and a mixed vegetable tempura with sesame honey sauce. Dessert is an Apple Miso Pie with Ginger Ice Cream. TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is open on Thanksgiving from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
The Thanksgiving meal at BALLO Italian Restaurant starts with a tasty Bruschetta of grilled sourdough, whipped ricotta cheese, grilled eggplant, crispy baby artichokes, golden raisin, roasted butternut squash and agrodolce. The entrée is your choice of either garganelli bolognese or a 10 oz. pan-seared duck breast served with parmesan polenta, roasted root vegetables, wild mushrooms and a chianti demi glaze.
Dessert is decadent caramel apple crème brûlée. BALLO Italian Restaurant is open Thanksgiving Day from 3:00pm – 10:00pm.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving a three-course meal that starts with a colossal quinoa beet salad composed of goat cheese, shaved Brussels sprouts, and pomegranate dressing. The main course features a roasted turkey breast parmentier, turkey jus, sweet & sour cranberries, green bean casserole and stuffing. Dessert is refreshing banana chocolate bread pudding with coffee ice cream.
Over at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, families can start with a hearty Thanksgiving chowder full of turkey, mixed vegetables, potatoes, and dried cranberries. Dinner is a classic turkey dinner served with succulent roasted turkey, haricot verts, stuffing, gravy, smashed red bliss potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Dessert is a delicious banana chocolate bread pudding with coffee ice cream.
Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House also has great selections for a Thanksgiving meal. Turkey sliders are served full of house-roasted turkey, cheddar cheese, horseradish and cranberry sauce on a brioche bun. A traditional roasted turkey dinner served with roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, sautéed peas, green beans, carrots, cauliflower and apple stuffing is available for those who want to feel like they are at home. Dessert is a delightful chocolate bourbon pecan pie with whipped cream, bourbon caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Todd English’s Tuscany is offering a prix fixe menu of delightful Thanksgiving options as well. The first course features a flavor packed wood-roasted pear and gorgonzola salad, candied walnuts, pomegranate reduction, arugula and balsamic vinaigrette. The main course is a sage-brined turkey, sausage potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, sweet potato with pecan crumble, bacon dijon brussels sprouts, grappa cranberry sauce and giblet gravy.
Guests can close out this great meal with a pecan bread pudding with vanilla gelato for dessert. Todd English’s Tuscany is open Thanksgiving day from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.
Guests can also find specials to being thankful for at Hash House A Go Go. You can enjoy a roasted turkey dinner with house-roasted turkey topped with a rich turkey gravy with cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce. For the savory pie lovers, a rosemary black pepper crust big o’ turkey pot pie filled with roasted turkey, shaved sweet corn, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, red potatoes and bubbling pan gravy is available to cure all of your Thanksgiving cravings.
Those who love seafood can stop by Jasper White’s Summer Shack and enjoy a non-traditional Thanksgiving feast. The Summer Shack Clambake is full of lobster, clams, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes, chorizo and an egg. Visit the Skyrise Food Court location and enjoy a roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry mayo sandwich with gravy dip. Fall themed cookie boxes are also available.
Guests can also find Thanksgiving retail specials from Kids Quest and Pasta Vita. Those who purchase a Kids Quest $50 gift card receive $10 in bonus play to use at Kids Quest on a later date. Guests who purchase a $100 gift card will receive $25 in bonus play. These gift card offers are available while supplies last! Kids Quest and Cyber Quest have extended hours during the week of Thanksgiving. Pasta Vita’s special Thanksgiving Day catering menu is available HERE for the perfect take-home option this holiday.
Guests who want to ring in the Thanksgiving holiday can head to Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock for their Thanksgiving Eve live DJ dance Party taking place Wednesday, November 24th from 8:00pm – 1:00am.
To learn more on Mohegan Sun’s Thanksgiving offerings, visit our website.
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Nov 15, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 19th
Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the Rock and Roll era,” Chicago – the legendary Rock and Roll band with horns – returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Tickets are $76, $46 and $36 and go on sale Friday, November 19th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 20th subject to availability.
Chicago is the highest-charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists of All Time, and the first American Rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Chicago’s first album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014, and the legendary group was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Chicago recently received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. A special award ceremony and tribute concert celebrating the honorees was held in 2020.
Robert Lamm and James Pankow became inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. These legendary songwriters wrote mega-hits such as, “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Make Me Smile,” and many others.
The International Trombone Association presented its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to James Pankow. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes people who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the trombone profession over a long career.
Chicago’s other lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of U.S. cities. Record sales top the 100 million mark and include 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, 11 No. 1 singles and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of 37 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.
From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, Chicago’s concerts are celebrations, and 2022 will mark the band’s 55th consecutive year of touring.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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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Nov 13, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment
***MEDIA ALERT***
Due to the unexpected death of Chris and Deanna Daughtry’s daughter, Daughtry’s performance at Mohegan Sun Arena that was scheduled for Sunday, November 14, 2021 has been postponed to a TBD date. Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.
The entire Mohegan Sun family extends its deepest condolences to Chris Daughtry and his family.
For more information on Mohegan Sun Arena and other events at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.
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