Apr 24, 2018 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Featuring Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier from In Living Color
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 24, 2018) – The Off Color Comedy Tour is making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, July 7th starting at 8:00pm. Featuring some of your favorite artists from the Emmy Award-winning hit show In Living Color, creator Keenen Ivory Wayans will host The Off Color Comedy Tour with stars Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier. Together, these comedy legends will bring a show that won’t disappoint.
Tickets are $49.00, $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, April 27th at10:00am 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, April 28th, subject to availability.
Beyond the realm of In Living Color, Keenen Ivory Wayans is known for his work especially as a producer and director in films including White Chicks and both Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2. Shawn Wayans starred in the box office hits Little Man and White Chicks, both of which he also co-wrote and co-executive produced. Shawn also created and starred in the hit 90’s sitcom The Wayans Bros. and crime comedy film Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Shawn began as a creative force with his success in a string of blockbusters starting with Scary Movie, which he co-wrote and played the role of Ray. He also co-wrote, co-executive produced and starred in Scary Movie 2, which was the only sequel in the Scary Movie franchise with direct Wayans involvement. Tommy Davidson has three Showtime specials: On Strength of New York, Illin’ in Philly and Takin’ it to DC as well as film credits including Strictly Business (opposite Halle Berry), Ace Ventura II: When Nature Calls and many more. David Alan Grier helped to create some of In Living Color’s most memorable characters, for which he earned Image and Golden Satellite nominations. David also won America’s votes as a smooth, debonair and outrageously irreverent contestant on ABC hit Dancing with the Stars.
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.
Apr 20, 2018 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Saturday, September 1st & Sunday, September 2nd!
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 20, 2018) – The New England Food Truck Festival returns for a third year at Mohegan Sun. This festival will feature dozens of food trucks, live music and entertainment for kids, including face painting, field games and more. The festival will also feature a firework show on Saturday starting at 9:30pm. A truly unique event where you can linger until you have sampled all the best of what we have to offer!
When: Saturday, September 1st & Sunday, September 2nd, rain or shine
Where: Mohegan Sun Winter Parking Lot
Gate Hours: Saturday: Noon – 10:00pm; Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Early Access: Will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am – Noon only (Limited amount of passes will be available and includes a draft beer or non-alcoholic beverage, one pre – selected menu item from each of seven specific food trucks and a NoRA cupcake)
Admission: $5.00 in advance online or $8.00 at the gate, children 6 years of age and under are free.
“New England Food Truck Festival is an exciting event offering fun for the entire family. Guests are able to taste the amazing food from premier food trucks and chefs, listen to live music, play games and view the firework display on Saturday night.” – Mike Lukas
Wondering who is heading to Mohegan Sun in September with us? Check out this sampling of our list below and get ready to eat! (List is subject to change)
Shuckin’ Truck, Trolley Dogs, NoRA Cupcake, Makin’ Jamaican, Tony’s Square Donuts, Spuds Your Way, Wing It On, B.T.’s Smokehouse, Oath Pizza, The Whoo(pie) Wagon, Zinneken’s, The Empanada Sonata, Macarollin’, Brazilian Gula Grill, Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, Say Cheese, Friskie Fries.
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.
Apr 19, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: Meet Devin Dawson on Saturday, April 28th at Mohegan Sun for a special Signings & Sightings event following the Brett Eldredge Arena show, Devin Dawson is a special guest on the tour.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 28th, CD Signing Event– 10:30pm, The Shops at Mohegan Sun
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Melissa Tarlton at 860.862.4492 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Singer, songwriter and Country star, Devin Dawson brings his debut CD, Dark Horse to Mohegan Sun for an exclusive Signings & Sightings event. As a special guest on the Brett Eldredge tour, Devin Dawson will open the Arena show and then take part in a CD signing in The Shops concourse immediately following the conclusion of the show.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Devin Dawson will only be signing copies of his debut CD, Dark Horse, which must be purchased at Spin Street on the day of the event. Wristbands will be distributed upon purchase which will then allow guests access to the signing event. Must have bracelet to join signing line. Personal photos and signing personalization are prohibited.
ABOUT SIGNINGS & SIGHTINGS: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
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.
Apr 18, 2018 | Breaking News, Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Two of the greatest comedians will be live in the Uncas Ballroom on June 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 18, 2018) – Come see The Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and the consummate comedian’s comedian Dave Attell when they share the stage as co-headliners of their show Bumping Mics. One stage is probably not enough to contain two of the funniest men in the world, but we’re going to try! Jeff Ross & Dave Attell: Bumping Mics presented by Comix will take place in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, June 23rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $49.00 and $39.00 and go on sale Friday, April 20th 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, April 21st, subject to availability.
About Jeff Ross:
Jeff Ross is a respected comedian, writer and producer also known as “The Roastmaster General.” Jeff recently produced and starred in the Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe. Jeff’s roast victims also include Justin Bieber, James Franco, Charlie Sheen, James Carville and Donald Trump (twice). Jeff’s most recent comedy specials are the critically-acclaimed and highly rated Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals, which was filmed inside a maximum security jail, Jeff Ross Roasts Cops, which takes place during ride-a-longs with the Boston Police Department and Jeff Ross Roasts the Border, which was filmed in front of the border fence in Brownsville, Texas.
Jeff’s recent acting credits include guest-star roles on Audience Network’s Kingdom, ABC’s Dr. Ken, Comedy Central’s Drunk History, Fox’s Grandfathered, The Simpsons, Family Guy and the feature films Flock Of Dudes and Wedding Ringer starring Kevin Hart.
Jeff is also a regular on many animated shows including Mr. Peabody and Sherman, Future Worm, Penn Zero Part Time Hero and as “Hook Foot” on Disney’s Tangled TV series.His latest TV venture is Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, a popular comedy competition show that recently aired its second season on Comedy Central.
Jeff sits on the board of the New York Friars Club and is involved with the many charitable endeavors including the Scleroderma Research Foundation and the USO, which supports military members and their families. Jeff is originally from Newark, New Jersey but please don’t hold that against him.
About Dave Attell:
Born in Queens and raised on Long Island, Dave Attell got into stand-up comedy in the late eighties after graduating from New York University with a degree in Film and Television. He is the creator and host of Dave’s Old Porn on Showtime, which has featured such talent as Whitney Cummings, Chelsea Handler, Adam Carolla and Daniel Tosh. His stand-up series, DAVE ATTELL’S COMEDY UNDERGROUND and his one hour special, ROAD WORK were featured on Comedy Central and ROAD WORK is streaming on Netflix now!
He was named one of the “25 Funniest People in America” by Entertainment Weekly Magazine. His caustic wit, rapid-fire delivery and his choice of material that can best be described as “very adult” has earned him the reputation as a “comic’s comic.” But if you ask Attell, he’d say, “I’m just trying to get some laughs and sell some drinks.” In 2001, Attell used this love of booze and laughter to create and host the hit series, Insomniac with Dave Attell for Comedy Central. A travelogue show in which Attell goes from city to city looking for late-night fun, The New York Times called the show, “a doubly rare beast, a comedy without rancor and a travel show about the virtues of the American underdog.” To Attell, the Insomniac show is more of a cross between Girls Gone Wild and Cops. After four seasons of Insomniac, Attell taped several hour-long Insomniac specials overseas in Japan, Germany, England and Brazil. Once back in the states, he headed out on a thirty-five city theatre tour ending in Vegas, where he hosted a two-hour special for Comedy Central featuring Sean Rouse, Greg Geraldo and Dane Cook, some of the biggest comics in the country.
Dave Attell has made numerous appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Howard Stern Show, Last Call with Carson Daly and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He also appeared in Chris Rock’s cult film Pootie Tang. Other television credits include FOX’s Arrested Development, NBC’s Ed, HBO, Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and his own half-hour stand-up special Comedy Central Presents Dave Attell.
About Comix Mohegan Sun
Comix Mohegan Sun is an independently-owned and operated venue located inside one of the largest, most spectacular travel destinations in the United States. Open every Wednesday through Sunday and serving happy hour until 6:30 p.m., Comix Comedy Club showcases national headliners, superb regional and local talent and offbeat shows; all on a stage built for comedy. Comix Craft Beer Bar & Grill offers 24 local, regional and national craft beers on tap, an excellent bourbon whiskey program, complemented by a full cocktail list and great bar food menu. Comix is the perfect venue for private parties, special events and fundraisers and the place for fans to cheer on their teams on the big screen. Comix also presents the superstars of comedy in the Mohegan Sun Arena and Uncas Ballroom. For hours and more info, call 860-862-7000 or visit www.ComixMoheganSun.com, www.facebook.com/ComixMoheganSun & @ComixMoheganSun.
Apr 16, 2018 | Entertainment
Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 16, 2018) – Atlantic recording group Halestorm has announced details for a second leg of their highly anticipated milestone North American tour showcasing all female-fronted Hard Rock outfits. Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale said, “After the announcement of our tour with In This Moment, the response was so great that we decided to do another run together! It’s going to be so much fun to tour with our good friends! See you all on the road!” The first leg of the tour – co-headlined by Roadrunner recording group In This Moment – kicks off later this month on April 30th at Houston, TX’s White Oak Lawn with dates through May. The new dates begin July 27th at Kansas City, MO’s SEC Arena and then travels through the end of August. New Years Day and Stitched Up Heart join Halestorm and In This Moment on the first leg of the tour and New Years Day will return for the second leg of the tour. The tour is set for Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, August 2nd starting at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, April 20th 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, April 21st, subject to availability.
Widely acknowledged as one of the most vital and iconic bands in modern Hard Rock, Halestorm is currently continuing work on their hugely anticipated fourth studio album. In the meantime, the GRAMMY® Award-winning band continues to celebrate the blockbuster success of their acclaimed third album, INTO THE WILD LIFE. That collection made a stunning Top 5 debut on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 upon its April 2015 release while also entering Billboard’s “Top Hard Rock Albums” tally at #1 – both marking Halestorm’s highest chart placement to date.
INTO THE WILD LIFE – which followed 2012’s blockbuster THE STRANGE CASE OF… – is highlighted by the record breaking smashes, “Apocalyptic” and “Amen,” both of which ascended to #1 at Rock radio outlets nationwide, as well as the Top 5 Active Rock favorite, “I Am The Fire.” Companion videos and much more can be found at Halestorm’s official YouTube channel, HalestormRocks.
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.
