May 23, 2019 | Entertainment
Live on Saturday, November 9th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 23, 2019) – Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated artist and 11-time #1 singer/songwriter, Cole Swindell, returns to the road this year – bringing his high-energy show to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, November 9th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $59.00, $49.00, $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, May 31st at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, June 1st at 10:00am, subject to availability.
ABOUT COLE SWINDELL
Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville released his third album, All of It, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart and #7 on the Billboard Top 200. The first single “Break Up In The End” became his eighth #1 career single as a solo artist. “Break Up In The End” is nominated for CMT “Music Video of the Year” and CMT “Male Video of the Year” and was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Country Song” and was named one of the “best country songs of 2018” by Amazon, Spotify, Billboard, and You Tube among others. Swindell performed the hit single on last summer’s (2018) ABC Television special CMA Fest and when he headlined the NBC’s Citi Concert Series on TODAY (2018). The Georgia native debuted his current single “Love You Too Late” Live on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars and in December performed it on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The song is included on YouTube’s Best Country Songs of 2018.
For more information please visit coleswindell.com and follow @coleswindell on Twitter, @coleswindell on Instagram and Facebook.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. 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.
May 22, 2019 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 22, 2019) – The 54th Academy of Country (ACM) Music Awards announced Industry Award winners on Monday, May 20th, and Mohegan Sun Arena was once again named “Casino of the Year” for large capacity venues. This is the seventh time Mohegan Sun Arena has been awarded an ACM award in the last 12 years. It is also the 16th national award for the 10,000-seat Arena that’s gearing up for a summer line-up that so far includes Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert.
“We have such a strong calendar of Country music throughout the year, and it’s in no small part due to the incredible relationships we have with so many great acts, many of which started here in the Wolf Den” said Tom Cantone, Senior Vice President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “These awards are a tribute not only to our commitment to providing the top names in Country music and their fans, but is also a credit to the talented entertainment team we have here at Mohegan Sun. We’re a top producer of live entertainment in the industry, with Mohegan Sun Arena consistently among the highest grossing and top ranked venues in the world.”
Voted on by professionals with the Academy of Country Music, the large capacity category honors the behind-the-scenes industry professionals and venues who contribute so much to the artistry, success and longevity of Country music.
For more information on the ACM Awards and all ACM events, visit ACMcountry.com. For more on Mohegan Sun’s concert lineup, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. 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.
May 20, 2019 | Entertainment
On Sunday, November 3rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 20, 2019) – Marc Anthony announces Opus U.S. tour, after releasing the new studio album, OPUS. The Opus tour makes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $161.00, $111.00, $101.00, $81.00 and $61.00 and go on sale Friday, May 24th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
OPUS, Marc Anthony’s first new studio album in six years, and his eighth Salsa album in the 26 years since Otra Nota (1993) established him. Recorded in Miami at Art House Society and Criteria Studios, OPUS is a blistering-hot set of state-of-the-art Salsa that finds Marc Anthony teaming up once again with pace-setting producer/pianist Sergio George, who produced Marc’s first Salsa megahits and co-produced his 2013 album 3.0 (which was certified 8X Latin platinum). Their imaginative, innovative, and massively popular productions revolutionized the sound of music, bringing millions of young listeners to tropical music.
OPUS’s first single, “Tu Vida en La Mía,” was released at the beginning of this year and it became his record-breaking 30th charting single on Billboard’s Tropical Radio Airplay. His second single “Parecen Viernes” was released April 19th.
ABOUT MARC ANTHONY
Marc Anthony is one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of Latin music and culture. He has received countless gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has been credited with over 30 Billboard chart hits and over 4.7 billion views on YouTube. His latest album, Marc Anthony 3.0, released July 23, 2013, has received an American Music Award; a Grammy Award nomination; five Premios Lo Nuestro; two Premios Juventud; 10 Billboard Latin Music Awards; three Billboard Awards; and a special recognition from the Univision television network.
Anthony has also established a highly credible acting resumé. Besides his music and acting accomplishments, in 2012, the six-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner launched the Maestro Cares Foundation, hosting a series of fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the non-profit organization and build orphanages in Latin America. He also has his own clothing and accessories line for Kohl’s, and he is a minority owner of The Miami Dolphins. His entertainment and sports venture Magnus Media is the leading Latin artist and athlete representation company in the nation and focuses on developing new ventures that bridge content creation and commerce.
On November 16th, Anthony received the prestigious “Person of the Year” honor from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In September of 2017, Marc Anthony and Magnus created the alliance of artists and athletes Somos Una Voz, to help provide humanitarian relief to areas affected by natural disasters throughout the southern United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other affected areas in the Caribbean.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. 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.
May 7, 2019 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News
Connecticut’s leading integrated entertainment resort sets the stage for new luxury lounge, gaming and dining space
Mohegan Sun, the East Coast’s largest luxury integrated entertainment resort,
today announced an enhanced and ultra-luxurious nightlife experience opening on-property this year, novelle.
Boasting a first-of-its-kind offering for the entertainment and casino industry, novelle is a unique 15,000-square-foot venue that will shift seamlessly from a chic and modern lounge, to an entertaining night out, featuring thrilling table games and eclectic sharable plates, to a stylish ultra-lounge experience powered by high-profile DJs, bottle service and a lively dance floor. Opening in June 2019, novelle invites guests to embrace an all-new social nightlife experience at Mohegan Sun, perfect for an evening among close friends and like-minded entertainment seekers.
“Whether it’s an intimate gathering among close friends, a mid-size bachelor party or corporate event, novelle is a blank slate for visitors to plan a sophisticated social outing, while indulging in the best aspects of our integrated entertainment resort, such as table games, premium cocktails and live music,” said Jeff Hamilton, Assistant General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Offering a truly radical departure from the typical nightspot or gaming lounge, novelle provides a customizable social experience for those who want to create a memorable night out with the perfect evening vibe.”
Designed by Peter Niemitz, New England’s premier restaurant and nightlife architect, novelle showcases a modern, speakeasy-style interior with chic, sophisticated vibes and glamourous materials using color pallets of gold, champagne and black. The entrance of novelle features an impressive statement bar, followed by a larger central bar that opens up into the main interior space which is filled with flexible lounge areas and a dance floor.
Additional highlights of novelle include:
- 24 dining and bottle service VIP tables offering and six gaming tables with double seats for couples
- Four private rooms offering the ability for guests to rent a room for a large or small group, with custom catering and lower table limits
- A state-of-the-art sound system with DJ booth prepared to host the industry’s top artists
- Accelerated drink service with hand-crafted cocktails
- A consolidated “greatest hits” menu showcasing a variety of cuisines and flavors including dishes such as Roasted Beet Salad, Seared Sesame Tuna & Steak Frites novelle, and more
- Two beautiful, full-service bars offering a classic, yet modern beverage program and team
“Unlike any other product in the resort, restaurant and entertainment industries, novelle is guaranteed to be a thrilling and distinctive nightlife experience at Mohegan Sun,” said recently named General Manager, Joe O’Connor. “With a massive footprint and prime location near Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, novelle offers everything guests need for a sophisticated night out, from fine dining, a cocktail lounge with bottle service, inviting blackjack tables and so much more.”
To celebrate the official grand opening, novelle will host a star-studded launch weekend starting on Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22 featuring a VIP lineup of special entertainment and partying. Guests and socially-savvy fans are encouraged to follow @novellemohegan on Instagram and Twitter and stay up-to-date on novelle’s grand opening event details and ticket information in the coming weeks.
Since opening the doors to its flagship property in Connecticut in 1996, Mohegan Sun grew quickly into one of the Western hemisphere’s premier integrated entertainment resort destinations, delivering unforgettable experiences to millions of visitors each year. From dining and shopping, to professional sporting events and endless entertainment, the brand’s commitment to provide new and exciting offerings translated into more than 50 dining restaurants, bars and lounges; two hotel towers with premium guests accommodations; a full retail shopping concourse; two lavish spas; an 18-hole golf course; three high-energy entertainment venues and a recently opened boutique “hotel within a hotel,” the 93-room Aspire.
To learn about novelle at Mohegan Sun’s all-encompassing resort property in Uncasville, Connecticut, follow novelle on Instagram and Twitter @novellemohegan or visit novellemohegan.com.
About Mohegan Sun
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining, shopping and meeting 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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Apr 8, 2019 | General News
WHAT: Join author Craig Ferguson when he brings Riding the Elephant, a memoir of altercations, humiliations, hallucinations and observations to Mohegan Sun in May during a Winning Authors event.
WHEN: Saturday, May 11th
7:30pm– Live Discussion and Q&A
The Cabaret Theatre
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Be prepared to laugh until you cry when storyteller, comedian, actor and former host of The Late Late Show, Craig Ferguson entertains fans with a Q&A in The Cabaret Theatre moderated by best-selling author Adriana Trigiani. This unique Winning Authors event, in partnership with Bank Square Books, celebrates his latest book, Riding the Elephant, an irreverent, lyrical memoir.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets to event include entry and signed copy of book, which may be purchased in advance through Eventbrite. Must have a ticket to enter The Cabaret Theatre.
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.
