Mar 8, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets On Sale Friday, March 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 8, 2024) ––Today, Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton have announced a co-headlining summer run across North America. The 22-city tour includes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 12th for a 7:00pm show.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, March 16th.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall had an exciting 2023 on a solo tour with longtime friend and fellow Hall of Fame inductee support act, Todd Rundgren. Daryl also recently performed in front of 65,000 people at the historic American Express BST Hyde Park. And, a new season of his award-winning “Live from Daryl’s House” returned on November 1st on Hall’s dedicated YouTube channel.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton toured recently to rave reviews. The Nashville Scene wrote that “Costello is proving he’s an indefatigable force of nature, and one of the greatest showmen in the history of Rock ’N’ Roll.” while in St. Louis the Riverfront Times concluded that “Elvis Costello showed St. Louis Friday that he’s earned his legend status.” The Imposters are Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, and Davey Faragher. They will once again be joined on the road by guitarist Charlie Sexton.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Mar 6, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
Tickets On Sale Friday, March 8th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 6, 2024) –– Grammy-winning Rock band Greta Van Fleet announced today that they are coming to Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest The Beaches for a 7:30pm show on Friday, August 2nd.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 8th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Progressive Rock fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, March 9th.
The band is best known for their renowned live performances, selling over one million tickets worldwide. They sold out their entire 2022 arena tour, holding a special energy between them and their devoted fans.
Formed in Frankenmuth, Michigan in 2012, Greta Van Fleet consists of three brothers—vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka and bassist/keyboardist Sam Kiszka—as well as drummer Danny Wagner. Together they have performed across multiple continents, sold over 3.5 million records and one million tickets worldwide and performed on late night television shows such as Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Their From The Fires EP, released in 2017, won “Best Rock Album” at the 61st Grammy Awards, and their critically acclaimed sophomore album The Battle at Garden’s Gate, released in 2021, debuted at #1 Billboard Rock Album, #1 Billboard Hard Rock Album, #1 Billboard Vinyl Album, #2 Billboard Top Album Sales and in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Oct 19, 2023 | Community Relations, Special Events, Sports
All Six Teams are Featured in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 Rankings
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 19, 2023) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that limited tickets remain for the Invesco QQQ Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase on Sunday, December 10, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
All six teams participating in the highly anticipated event are ranked in the recently unveiled Associated Press Preseason Top 25 List, including four of the top six (No. 2 UConn, No. 4 UCLA, No. 5 Utah, and No. 6 South Carolina). All three matchups will be televised nationally on ESPN/ESPN 2.
Tickets for the 10th Annual Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase are on sale via Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office.
Schedule and broadcast information for the Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase:
Sunday, December 10 (all times ET)
12:00 P.M. – #4 UCLA vs. #18 Florida State (ESPN2)
2:30 P.M. – #5 Utah vs. #6 South Carolina (ESPN)
5:00 P.M. – #2 UConn vs. #16 North Carolina (ESPN)
Credentials for the Invesco QQQ Women’s Showcase are available at hoophall.com/media
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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.
ABOUT NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophallU or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
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Sep 12, 2023 | General News
Celebrating 10 years of exceptional experiences, exclusive offers and unyielding loyalty with our Momentum members
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 12, 2023) – Mohegan, an entertainment, gaming and hospitality industry leader, is thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of its esteemed Loyalty Program, ‘Momentum.’ ‘Momentum’ was crafted with a vision to recognize and reward the brand’s most dedicated patrons. Serving as an embodiment of its commitment to exceptional service, Momentum offers members a curated selection of exclusive benefits, from priority seating and special event access to bespoke gaming experiences and hotel privileges. Over the years, the program has evolved, integrating feedback from Mohegan’s valued members and ensuring a seamless blend of luxury, excitement and warmth.
Mohegan is going all in to mark a decade of this program. The anniversary celebrations throughout the month of October will be a thrilling blend of entertainment, promotions and excitement across our properties including Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, and Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Members can dive into exclusive casino promotions, enjoy special offers at popular resort shops and restaurants, plus join in on thrilling giveaways, tournaments and events!
“For Mohegan, the Momentum program has been more than just a loyalty initiative, it is a testament to the strong bond we share with our guests,” said Erica Tessier Hunt, vice president of corporate marketing at Mohegan. “We are proud of what we have offered the past ten years that has continued to strengthen the loyalty of our members and we look forward to future enhancements to Momentum that will stand on Mohegan’s vow of offering unparalleled experiences.”
Momentum membership is free and Momentum members earn Momentum Dollars that can be redeemed for a variety of on-property goods, services and experiences. Other notable benefits include reserved parking, exclusive member events, personalized awards, entertainment and hotel access.
Mohegan marks this occasion with a month dedicated to our members and has all the fun in store at participating properties to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ‘Momentum.’ The program commemorates a decade-long relationship built on trust and shared experiences. To learn more about Mohegan’s loyalty program and anniversary celebrations visit mohegangaming.com/momentum10.
ABOUT MOHEGAN:
Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
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Jul 24, 2023 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, July 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 24, 2023) – Chart-topping Country music powerhouse Lee Brice will return to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Tickets are $45 or $35 and go on sale Friday, July 28th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, July 29th, subject to availability.
When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn’t selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born whiskey, you’ll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter. Meanwhile, with over 3.7 billion on-demand streams, and over 4 billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at Country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road.
Brice has reached the #1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling “Memory I Don’t Mess With,” which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP’s “2021 Country Song of the Year” and 3x Platinum track “One of Them Girls,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, and the 4x Platinum hit “Rumor,” which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards. One of the most-played Country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second Country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he’s taken nine radio singles to Number One: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs, and he’s performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s Today, ABC’s The Bachelor, NBC’s The Voice and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Lee performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020. At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Lee took home the prize for “Musical Event of the Year” for his song with Carly Pearce, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” At the 56th ACM Awards, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” won “Single of the Year” and “Music Event of the Year”, and Lee and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Lee’s latest album, Hey World, has been certified Platinum and features current radio single “Save the Roses” which has amassed 19 million on-demand streams to date.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been 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.
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