Jun 1, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Don’t miss the action from the most-wanted men on July 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 1, 2018) – Mohegan Sun will welcome back Chippendales, the one and only premier brand of women’s entertainment, when they bring ‘About Last Night Tour’ to The Cabaret Theatre. Two shows sure to heat things up are scheduled for Saturday, July 28th at 8:00pm and 11:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com and available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Must be 21 or over.
Visit chippendales.com for more information.
About Chippendales:
Chippendales Touring Show is a worldwide whirlwind of sexy goodness. Vegas’ #1 voted male revue, seen by 2 million people annually, brings its full-scale and world famous production across the globe and to your hometown. With hundreds of show dates and locations every year, Chippendales is never too far away. The touring show is the perfect place to spend your bachelorette party, birthday bash, newly-single celebration or unforgettable night out with your crew. The show evolves every year with the hottest Billboard charting songs and an impressive multimedia experience produced in Vegas for your viewing pleasure. The energy is off the hook and will have you screaming for more. Grab your squad, get your tickets and get ready to dance!
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.
May 31, 2018 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
The 10th annual goldRush Rally kicks off June 22nd in Boston- First stop at Mohegan Sun on June 23rd will be rally’s first-ever at an auction
- The spectacular cars will be on display in the parking lot of Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 31, 2018) – A historic Super Saturday is heading to Barrett-Jackson’s 3rd Annual Northeast Auction as the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® has teamed up with Shell and Pennzoil to host goldRush Rally during the final day of the auction, June 23, 2018, at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. It will be the rally’s first stop during its 10-year anniversary event and the first time in goldRush’s history the rally has stopped at an auction during their epic drives.
“Like Barrett-Jackson, goldRush embodies the best of the automotive lifestyle culture, and we are thrilled they have chosen to make a stop at our Northeast Auction during their 10-year anniversary event,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “They represent an incredible group of our country’s passionate auto enthusiasts who own some of the most spectacular supercars on the planet. It is a truly unique and special opportunity that adds an exciting new element to our automotive lifestyle event on Super Saturday. We are proud to partner with Shell and Pennzoil in hosting this incredible group at Mohegan Sun.”
For the last decade, goldRush Rally has welcomed distinguished guests, VIP celebrities and automotive influencers to the #1 luxury rally in the country. Participants drive through high-profile cities and scenic back roads with unforgettable moments witnessed by dedicated fans and paparazzi alike. Some of those moments have included shutting down famous landmarks along the way, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Las Vegas Boulevard. This momentous occasion will be nothing less than exceptional with a groundbreaking lineup of cars, people and places.
“We are excited to collaborate with our sponsor Barrett-Jackson on our 10-year anniversary adventure,” said Ramin Arami, Founder/Managing Partner of goldRush Rally. “To be the best you need to surround yourself with only the best, and we couldn’t have picked a better partner.”
The event kicks off in Boston on June 22nd and will stop in 10 cities over 10 days – including Pittsburgh, Dallas and Barrett-Jackson’s hometown, Scottsdale – before finishing the rally in Las Vegas on July 1st. During the stop in Connecticut on June 23rd – on its way to New York – the cars will be staged in the parking lot at Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar for fans to see while rally participants visit the auction inside Mohegan Sun.
In addition, goldRush Rally will show support for the Driven Hearts campaign, Barrett-Jackson’s yearlong charity initiative supporting the American Heart Association. Participants will be using #DrivenHearts during their event and many of the cars will feature a #DrivenHearts decal. Fans will also be able to engage with the rally on social media platforms, including the Facebook pages Barrett-Jackson and goldRush. Full details and up-to-date information on the rally is available at goldRushRally.com.
Barrett-Jackson’s 2018 Northeast Auction is June 20-23, 2018 and will be the first event inside Mohegan Sun’s new 125,000-square-foot Expo Center. The preview docket is now available; for information on becoming a bidder, go to Barrett-Jackson.com/bid. To submit an application to consign at the 2018 Northeast Auction, click here. Also, follow Barrett-Jackson on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest news and information heading into the 2018 Northeast Auction.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company: Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is the leader in collector car and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of high-profile estates and private collections. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson features extensive live television coverage, including broadcasts in over 150 countries internationally. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit Barrett-Jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.
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.
May 29, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Two shows on August 24th & 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 29, 2018) – Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, the critically-acclaimed Broadway hit, is set to heat up Mohegan Sun this summer! Created and directed by renown theatrical and circus impresario Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an exotic encounter inspired by nature’s unpredictable creations. The astounding feats performed in this action packed Cirque Dream are enhanced with spectacular costumes nominated for an American Theatre Wing “Best Costume Design” Award. The journey comes to life in a fantastical jungle setting filled with flowers, magical trees and a variety of special effects. This world-class explosion of imagination, athleticism and Broadway theatrics will exhilarate and entertain audiences of all ages. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy will be live in Mohegan Sun Arena for two shows on Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25th starting at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Friday, June 1st 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, June 2nd, subject to availability.
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “Brilliantly conceived entertainment for multiple generations, fused with fresh, clever, Goldberg Touches.” The New York Post proclaims Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy “Dazzling…a highly theatrical presentation replete with elaborate scenery and wall-to-wall music,” and for children whose passion is gymnastics or jungle fauna, the New York Times says “Waste no shekels on tickets for The Lion King…this is the show for you.” The New York Daily News hails it “Colorful, imaginative and expertly performed…a fantasy worth indulging” and the L.A. Times calls it “Jaw dropping! A whiz-bang family friendly spectacle.”
The Cirque Dreams franchise is a globally recognized entertainment brand that has produced shows for Broadway, theatre tours, casinos, theme parks, resorts, governments, cruise lines and venues worldwide. Since 1993 over 50 million people have experienced a Cirque Dreams show garnering critical acclaim from USA Today, Associated Press and the New York Times, to CNN, Today Show and Fox & Friends. Neil Goldberg has been declared “One of today’s leading theatrical impresarios” by the LA Times & “Uniquely Ingenious” by the New York Daily News. Other brand titles include the Broadway hit Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams Rocks and Cirque Dreams Revealed. Cirque Dreams Holidaze continues touring the U.S. with multiple productions including its newest 2018 holiday show exclusive to the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville. Cirque Dreams Unwrapped performs annually at Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando. Three distinctive Cirque Dreams shows perform year-round onboard Norwegian Epic, Breakaway and Getaway. Neil Goldberg works with major celebrities, artists, holds various industry, leadership and Board of Director positions and is founding philanthropist of the Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation established to enrich the arts. For more information, visit cirqueproductions.com. Cirque Dreams Holdings LLC is a division of the VStar Entertainment Group of quality family shows and experiences worldwide.
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.
May 29, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Performing in the Arena October 13th with special guest Grizzly Bear
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 29, 2018) – Florence + the Machine confirm a 23-city North American fall headline tour today, kicking off August 5th in Montreal, QC and including stops at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl and New York’s Barclays Center. Further dates include Seattle, Portland, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago and more. The tour makes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 13th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $93.50, $73.50 and $53.50 and go on sale Friday, June 1st 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, June 2nd, subject to availability.
Florence + the Machine’s hugely anticipated fourth studio album High As Hope—co-produced by Florence and Emile Haynie and featuring contributions from Kamasi Washington, Sampha, Tobias Jesso Jr, Kelsey Lu, Jamie xx and Thomas Barlett—is out June 29th on Republic Records. Watch the A.G. Rojas-directed video for first official single “Hunger” here.
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.
May 21, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Live in the Arena June 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 21, 2018) – Pitbull will bring the party to the Mohegan Sun Arena stage at 8:00pm on Thursday, June 28th. From Mr. 305, to Mr. Worldwide, Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, rose from the streets of Miami to exemplify the American dream and achieve international success. His relentless work ethic transformed him into a Grammy®-winning global superstar and business entrepreneur.
Tickets are $69.00, $59.00 and $49.00 and go on sale Thursday, May 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 Friday, May 25th, subject to availability.
Landing #1 hits in more than 15 countries, 10 billion YouTube/VEVO views, 70 million single sales and 6 million album sales, Pitbull does not stop. In addition to the United States, his sold-out world concert tours have taken him to North and South America, Europe and the Far East. Pitbull has also completed headlining tours in China and Japan.
He ushered in 2018 with his fourth annual New Year’s Eve event at Bayfront Park in Miami and capped off another stellar year in 2017 that included the release of his tenth full-length album, Climate Change, a second co-headlining U.S. tour with Enrique Iglesias, the release of his first-ever Greatest Hits and a new Spanish single.
Pitbull’s social networking channels include 56 million likes on Facebook, 27 million followers on Twitter and 6 million followers on Instagram, plus more than 10 million subscribers on YouTube.
Whether it’s his Voli 305 vodka or fragrance line “Pitbull,” his influence has catapulted. His Las Vegas residency, “Time of Our Lives” at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, has now accomplished multiple consecutive runs and includes new dates in 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line handpicked him as Godfather to Norwegian Escape, one of the most innovative cruise ships ever built. Pitbull completed his second annual Pitbull cruise in March 2018. “Globalization”, his 24/7 commercial-free channel on Sirius XM, has become one of the platform’s fastest-growing channels following its 2015 launch.
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.
