Sep 14, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
With special guest Brynn Cartelli & Maggie Rose on Thursday, March 14th and Friday, March 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 14, 2018) – Grammy Award – winning global superstar, Kelly Clarkson, has announced her highly anticipated Meaning Of Life Tour. She will be joined by special guest Brynn Cartelli, last season’s winner of NBC’s The Voice, from Team Kelly. The 28 – show trek will see Clarkson playing arenas across the United States on her first headline run in three years, stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena for two nights. Performing live on the Arena stage on Thursday, March 14th and Friday, March 15th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $99.00, $69.00 and $39.00 and go on sale Monday, September 24th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Tuesday, September 25th, subject to availability.
A seasoned live performer, Clarkson most recently headlined the 2018 US Open Opening Night Ceremony last month with a medley of her greatest hits. The past year also saw Clarkson host and perform on the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in addition to performances on the American Music Awards, TODAY Show Summer Concert Series, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, CMT Awards and many more. Clarkson is further slated for several high – profile TV appearances this month, including The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, TODAY and The View.
“Meaning of Life is the album I always wanted to make and I am so excited to finally be able to tour it!” says Clarkson. “Even while recording it, I couldn’t wait for people to experience the music live, to not only hear it, but feel it. It has taken almost a year of planning and I can’t wait to see y’all on the road!”
Meaning of Life is the album Kelly Clarkson was destined to make with Atlantic Records, a collection of smart and sensual Soul – inspired Pop that immediately belongs among the legendary label’s classic canon. Released to critical acclaim, Newsday praised Meaning of Life as “the best album of her career,” while People called it “an impeccable blast of retro R&B.” The Associated Press described the album as “the sound of freedom,” with The New York Times concurring that “her voice is as big as ever.” Meaning of Life features Grammy – nominated first single “Love So Soft” and the show – stopping ballad “I Don’t Think About You” – both of which have become live show staples alongside Clarkson’s extensive catalog of hits.
ABOUT KELLY CLARKSON: Kelly Clarkson, who recently released her critically acclaimed eighth studio album, Meaning of Life, is among the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales of more than 25 million albums and 36 million singles. The Texas – born, Nashville – based singer – songwriter first came to fame in 2002 as the winner of the inaugural season of “American Idol.” Clarkson’s debut single, “A Moment Like This,” followed and quickly went to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, ultimately ranking as the year’s best – selling single in the U.S. Further, Clarkson is, without doubt, one of Pop’s top singles artists, with 17 singles boasting multi – platinum, platinum and gold certifications around the world, including such global favorites as “Miss Independent” and “Because of You.” Clarkson has released eight studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway, My December, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger, Wrapped In Red, Piece By Piece, Meaning of Life), one greatest hits album and two children’s books: New York Times Top 10 best seller River Rose and the Magical Lullaby and the recent follow up River Rose and the Magical Christmas. She is the recipient of an array of awards including three Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, two American Country Awards and one Country Music Association Award. She is also the first artist to top each of Billboard’s Pop, Adult Contemporary, Country and Dance charts.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Sep 4, 2018 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Former professional football player Steve DeOssie stops by Bow & Arrow Sports Bar on September 20th for a Signings & Sightings event.
WHEN: Thursday, September 20th
7:30pm – Signing Event
Bow & Arrow Sports Bar
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Defense! Defense! Check out former linebacker, long snapper and frequent guest on sports radio WEEI Steve DeOssie when he meets fans and signs autographs on September 20th at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar for a free Signings & Sightings event.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Talent will be signing copies of headshots distributed at the event or one personal item per person. Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will be taking photos. There will be no personal photos.
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.
Aug 27, 2018 | Breaking News, Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Stand – up show on Friday, October 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 27, 2018) – Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his belief – challenging and thought – provoking comedy. Recently named one of the top five touring comedians in the world, Jim Jefferies will be bringing laughter to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, October 26th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and $30.00 and go on sale Friday, August 31st at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, September 1st, subject to availability.
This past July, Jim starred in his third Netflix comedy special Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now. Performing at the Eventim Apollo in London, he unapologetically keeps it real when he opens up about the challenges of being a single father, reflects on the time someone tried to unsuccessfully extort him for money with a sex tape and the weirdest gig he’s ever played.
March 2018 marked the premiere of season two of Jim’s eponymous Comedy Central series, The Jim Jefferies Show. As a strong voice in late night, the weekly series features Jim traveling across the globe to tackle the top news stories and controversial issues of the day. In addition to the series, Jim also continues to head up the weekly podcast series, The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, co – hosted by Forrest Shaw. The podcast, from Comedy Central’s Podcast Network, includes interviews and discussions with a variety of guests discussing current news and politics, as well as providing a more in – depth focus on the topics and opinions featured on the television series – with less filters.
Last summer, his international standup tour, The Unusual Punishment Tour, kicked off to rave reviews and has extended with new dates both nationally and internationally through 2018. He also released his fifth major stand up special in seven years, Freedumb. The special was Jim’s second to air on Netflix and followed the huge success of the first, Jim Jefferies: BARE, in which he delivered a now iconic routine on guns and gun control in the United States.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Aug 24, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
WHAT: Calling all super fans, first-timers and everyone in between! Join us for a casting call for the CBS reality show Survivor at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, September 20th.
WHEN/ WHERE: Thursday, September 20th
Casting Call: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Think you have what it takes to test your survival skills on WFSB’s hit reality TV show Survivor? The tribe has spoken and is telling you to get to Mohegan Sun for the casting call. Auditions are being held Thursday,
September 20th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun.
*Note: Must be 18 years of age or older to participate in casting call.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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.
Aug 24, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 31st
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 24, 2018) – Following the incredible success thus far of Justin Timberlake’s global The Man Of The Woods Tour, Live Nation has confirmed an additional Uncasville show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, December 22nd at 7:30pm.
“Delivers extravagance and flawless performance…” – Toronto Star
“Forget about being a self-proclaimed ‘man of the woods.’ Justin Timberlake emerged as a man for all seasons…” – Chicago Tribune
The Man Of The Woods Tour kicked off in March and has sold out in multiple cities throughout North America and Europe with a second North American Tour returning this fall due to demand.
Tickets are $399.00, $199.00 and $129.00 and go on sale Friday, August 31st at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, September 1st, subject to availability.
Members of The Tennessee Kids Fan Club are eligible for pre – sale ticket purchase starting Monday, August 27th at 10:00am through Wednesday, August 29th at 5:00pm. For complete The Man Of The Woods Tour VIP packages information or to purchase, visit https://vip.justintimberlake.com.
At every U.S. stop on The Man Of The Woods Tour there will be a VIP Verizon Up section, putting customers up – close – and – personal to the stage and JT. Verizon Up, the company’s loyalty program, is all about thanking customers through everyday rewards and exclusive experiences, like getting closer to the artists they love – including Justin Timberlake.
The Man Of The Woods Tour is produced by Live Nation Global Touring, Wright Entertainment Group, LBI Entertainment & Tennman Touring.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.