Sep 15, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Winter Tour Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Multi-Platinum Album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories
Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will bring its highly-anticipated Winter Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena for two spectacular shows on Sunday, November 28th at 3:00pm and 8:00pm.
Tickets are $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, & $50.50 and go on sale September 17th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office Beginning Saturday, September 18th, subject to availability.
This year’s long-awaited tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the group’s landmark album Christmas Eve and Other Stories, the three-time certified platinum album that launched the group to superstardom and spawned the bring-the-whole-family rock holiday tradition that has now played to more than 17 million fans all across the nation.
“After an incredibly trying year for everyone we are beyond excited to be able to say that we’re bringing Christmas Eve and Other Stories back to all of you,” said TSO Music Director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli. “We were amazed by the turnout for last year’s livestream and how many of you continued to celebrate this tradition we have created together. It’s been 25 years since Paul (O’Neill) first introduced all of us to this timeless tale. Let’s celebrate this milestone event together. God bless and stay safe everyone.”
A product of the vision and imagination of TSO’s late founder/composer/lyricist Paul O’Neill, Christmas Eve and Other Stories follows a story set on Christmas Eve when a young angel is sent to Earth to bring back what is best representative of humanity. Following favorite TSO themes of “strangers helping strangers” and “the kindness of others,” “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” takes listeners all over the world to help reunite a young girl with her distraught father.
The album and tour feature such fan-favorites as “Ornament,” “Promises To Keep,” “This Christmas Day,” “O’ Come All Ye Faithful,” “Good King Joy,” and the epic “Old City Bar.” The rock opera also features such TSO classics as “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24.” Additionally, the tour will enjoy a second set containing some of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers including “Christmas Canon,” “Wizards In Winter” and many more.
Since its touring debut, TSO has played more than 2,000 Winter Tour shows for approximately 17 million fans, with tour grosses of more than $725 million, and has sold in excess of 12 million albums and DVDs. Recently in June 2020, TSO was ranked No. 1 on Pollstar magazine’s Worldwide Ticket Sales Top 100 Tours Mid Year chart, No. 2 on the Top 100 North American Tours Mid Year chart, and No. 3 on the Top 100 Worldwide Tours Mid Year chart. Once again, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $16 million has been donated by the group.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the world for “All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. In 2020, Mohegan Sun Arena remained one of the top venues in the world according to year-end reports by both Pollstar and Venues Now. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
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Sep 8, 2021 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Marie Osmond – A Symphonic Christmas, with Special Guests David Osmond and Daniel Emmet, comes to Mohegan Sun on December 8th
Celebrate this holiday season with Marie
Osmond at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, December 8th at 8:00pm. Marie Osmond will be joined by special guests David Osmond and Daniel Emmet for this exciting Christmas special.
Tickets are $39.00 & $19.00 and go on sale Friday, September 10th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, September 11th, subject to availability.
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 has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe.
Osmond is a multiple gold and platinum selling artist and Country Music Award winner, garnering numerous Billboard chart-topping singles and albums. Her 2016 album Music is Medicine encompasses a lifetime of experience, music, and joy, and reached top 10 on the Billboard Country list. Her upcoming symphonic album, Unexpected, will be released on Dec. 10 and will cover a multitude of genres like opera, Broadway, and timeless classics.
David Osmond, Marie Osmond’s nephew, has carried on the Osmond entertainer legacy with some incredible milestones of successes and overcoming great challenges. David began performing at four years old, and his solo and group career has included highlights such as tours to sold-out arenas in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and acts on Broadway.
A shocking multiple sclerosis diagnosis forced David to put his musical career on hold for a short while. His inspiring physical battle to return to the stage has made him an award-winning symbol of hope to the MS community. He continues to inspire as a music artist and motivational speaker.
Daniel Emmet first rose to stardom as a finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in 2018. Known for his wide range of expression that spans musical genres from rock and pop to opera, all while singing in seven languages, Emmet has dazzled fans from all over the world with his signature powerhouse vocals and infectious smile. His first single, “Passerà,” debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Classical Chart. In 2019, Emmet premiered on the Las Vegas strip as a headliner at Caesars Palace for the exclusive run of his show “All That I Am.” He continues to guest star around the country on tour with Marie Osmond, as well as performing solo and symphonic shows.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the world for “All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. In 2020, Mohegan Sun Arena remained one of the top venues in the world according to year-end reports by both Pollstar and Venues Now. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
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Sep 7, 2021 | General News
Charity concert with Country megastar Jameson Rodgers set for Friday, October 15th in the Wolf Den
WHAT: MADD About Jameson Rodgers – a Mother’s Against Drunk Driving 13th Annual Charity Concert returns to Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun is once again thrilled to host this great event alongside MADD, and additional local sponsors include country radio station WCTY-FM, The New London Day, Fundación Mapfre, Outfront Media, Faxon Law Group, Buckley Wynne & Parese CMRK, Inc. Uber, and LifeSaver Ignition Interlock. MADD About Jameson Rodgers is 21+ and free!
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, October 15th at 8:00pm, Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Taking over the Wolf Den, MADD About Jameson Rodgers will be the featured entertainment for the 13th annual MADD benefit. Longtime supporter and radio host, Shelly Martinez of WCTY – FM, will also be on – hand to give a special message before the concert. Festivities will include a silent auction at The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at Noon and throughout the night. Memorabilia being put up for auction includes a signed guitar by Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine.
Donations to MADD will be accepted at the auction table throughout the night. All proceeds benefit MADD.
Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public. Must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than 3 hours prior to the beginning of the show. Seats are given on a first – come, first – serve basis until we are at full capacity. Limited seating available.
For more information, visit MoheganSun.com.
ABOUT Jameson Rodgers: iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Country Artist nominee Jameson Rodgers is quickly cementing his place as one of country music’s most intriguing singer/songwriters. Not only does the Mississippi native currently find himself enjoying the success of his Platinum-certified No. 1 hit “Some Girls” and his follow-up Top 10 smash “Cold Beer Calling My Name” featuring label mate Luke Combs, but the 33-year-old is now on the cusp of releasing his debut album Bet You’re From a Small Town on September 17th. It’s all a part of a journey that began in 2010, when Rodgers moved to Nashville and started laying the groundwork of his career at a myriad of open mic nights in Music City.
Rodgers co-penned Platinum-selling hits for Florida Georgia Line (Top 10 single “Talk You Out of It”) and Chris Lane (No. 1 smash “I Don’t Know About You”), along with “Camouflage Hat” on Jason Aldean’s most recent album 9 and the title track of Luke Bryan’s latest release Born Here Live Here Die Here. Luke Combs came a-calling, and in 2019, Rodgers found himself in arenas of screaming fans, barely before he even had his own hit on country radio.
“Good Dogs” serves as the macho ode to man’s best friend. “When You Think of Mississippi” serves as a nostalgic trip down the dirt roads of Rodgers’ life. “Rolling Rock, Rolling Stones” is a song meant to be played on the dingy jukebox in the corner of that dingy bar down your street and “Desert” is meant to be played to soothe the hurting soul. And the title track, well, it proclaims Rodgers’ ultimate truth.
ABOUT MADD: The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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Aug 2, 2021 | Entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 2, 2021) – Dashboard Confessional is back in action this fall! Hitting live concert venues for the first time since March 2020, the band’s Unplugged Tour 2021 will feature singer/guitarist Chris Carrabba alongside a stripped-down backing band that includes Dashboard’s longtime guitarist Armon 
Jay, with Abby Kelly and Dane Poppin. Dashboard Confessional will be performing their tour finale in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, November 13th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $29 and $19 and on sale Friday, July 30th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com.
Across seven studio albums, Carrabba and Dashboard Confessional have captivated audiences with their cathartic music and soul-baring song lyrics. In January 2020, the band released The Best Ones of the Best Ones, their first-ever career-spanning compilation celebrating their 20th anniversary. Dashboard Confessional also launched The Early Days vinyl reissue series last summer, which spotlighted the band’s formative albums and EPs (including a first-ever pressing of their Platinum-certified live album MTV Unplugged 2.0), in addition to partnering with Mondo to release three EPs—2001’s So Impossible, 2002’s Summers Kiss, and a newly created Spider-Man 2—for the very first time on vinyl.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the world for “All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. In 2020, Mohegan Sun Arena remained one of the top venues in the world according to year-end reports by both Pollstar and Venues Now. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
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Oct 1, 2020 | Employment, General News
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that Dan Webster, 
who has been with Mohegan Sun since its inception and most recently played a vital role in implementing Mohegan Sun’s health & safety reopening plan, has been named Sr. VP of Resort Operations. In this elevated role, Webster will oversee and implement strategies for various departments, including Engineering, Transportation, Food & Beverage, Hotel, Environmental Services (EVS) and Security.
“I couldn’t be more proud about the new chapter in Dan’s career,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager at Mohegan Sun. “Dan has been such a vital leader and experienced professional in his 20 + years at Mohegan Sun. He was instrumental in the planning and execution of our comprehensive safety plan upon reopening Mohegan Sun this past June, and I know he will be a major part of steering Mohegan Sun to continued success in the future.”
Webster began at Mohegan Sun as a HVAC Mechanic and from there, became HVAC Supervisor, Central Plant Manager, Director and Chief Engineer and most recently, served as Vice President of Facility Operations. Throughout these important roles within a large and complex resort & entertainment destination, Webster gained invaluable operational experience and leadership skills. As VP of Resort Operations of Mohegan Sun, Webster will lead hundreds of team members across essential departments, some of which include Transportation, Engineering, Environmental Services (EVS) and Security. He will also continue to be a major resource in the design of operational elements for new ventures embarked on by Mohegan Sun’s parent company, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE).
Webster joins a Mohegan Sun Executive team led by President & General Manager, Jeff Hamilton and which also includes VP of Human Resources, Don Trella, the recently promoted Assistant General Manager, Kevin Lowry and new VP of Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Kim Noto.
Webster, who is a graduate of New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island, lives in Griswold, CT with his wife and two sons, and also sits on the financial board of this town.
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 80 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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