Feb 19, 2025 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Comedians Kev Herrera, Roy Wood Jr. and Anthony Rodia join The Bacon Brothers to kick off the Revamp of the
classic entertainment venue
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 19, 2025) – The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun, also now known as “The Cab,” returns with force in 2025 as big-time acts headline marquee shows inside the intimate 450-seat venue in the coming months. Starting March 8th, “The Cab” will host some of the best stand-up acts in comedy, plus Michael Bacon and Kevin Bacon will bring back the Rock, Soul and Country sound guests have come to love when The Bacon Brothers play live on September 13th!
“We are thrilled to welcome back The Cab to our acclaimed entertainment portfolio, joining Mohegan Sun Arena and The Wolf Den,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “The Cab is a unique and intimate venue that has hosted many memorable shows over the years. Returning to live entertainment now gives our guests more variety and diverse entertainment options in three very unique, award-winning venues.”
A wide range of performances and concerts have taken place at the esteemed Cabaret Theatre since Kristin Chenoweth opened its doors in January 2002. Nick Carter, Linda Eder, and Nick Swardson were on The Cab’s 2024 lineup. To continue drawing the top local and traveling performers, “The Cab” will maintain its intimate atmosphere with cutting-edge sound and lighting.
Entertainment acts that kick off the return of The “Cab” include:
Kev Herrera
Saturday, March 8th | 8:00pm
Kev Herrera’s stand-up comedy is unfiltered and raw, inspired by his triumphed life experiences that may have broken many. Kevin took a focused, creative direction with his organic character and animated persona by expanding his humor to produce relatable skits on social media for the everyday married couple, parent and anyone else who can relate! Tickets to see Herrera are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Roy Wood Jr.
Saturday, April 5th | 8:00pm
Roy Wood Jr. is a comedian, an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, and WGA nominated writer. He served for eight years as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy award-winning The Daily Show. In 2023, Wood Jr. guest hosted The Daily Show and headlined the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, leading to its highest ratings since 2017. His fourth stand-up special, Lonely Flowers, premiered on Hulu earlier this year. Wood Jr. is the host of CNN’s Have I Got News for You, an American adaptation of a long-running UK comedy series, which kicked off season 2 on February 14th. Upcoming projects in 2025 include comedy film Outcome, Sundance film Love, Brooklyn and a memoir, titled The Man of Many Fathers.
Tickets to see Roy Wood Jr. go on sale Friday, February 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Guests can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 22nd.
Anthony Rodia
Friday, May 9th & Saturday, May 10th | 7:00pm
Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20’s, he tried a few open mics but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, and within three years, Anthony has gained a massive fan base online and around the country. In a very short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views. Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a social media rant.
Tickets to see Anthony Rodia go on sale Friday, February 28th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Guests can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, March 1st.
Jason Ledanye
Friday, August 22nd & Saturday, August 23rd | 7:00pm
Jason Ledanye is an incredibly talented magician and sleight-of-hand entertainer who has lectured around the globe, published books on card magic, and has amassed a social media following of over a million. He has performed all over the world including at The World-Famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles and The Chicago Magic Lounge.
Ticket information for Jason Ledanye is forthcoming. Guests are encouraged to check out mohegansun.com/entertainment for details!
The Bacon Brothers
Saturday, September 13th | 7:00pm
For The Bacon Brothers, music is all about exploration. Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the better part of three decades creating their own mix of Folk, Rock, Soul, and Country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall. The two siblings may be bound together by blood and a mutual love of American Roots music, but they’ve grown into sharp songwriters and cinematic storytellers with their own distinct approaches. Ballad Of The Brothers makes room for both of those approaches, offering a mix of edgy Alt-Rock (“Take Off This Tattoo”), Motown-inspired Soul (“Put Your Hand Up”), fingerpicked Folk (“Let That Be Enough”), and everything in between.
Ticket information for The Bacon Brothers is forthcoming. Guests are encouraged to check out mohegansun.com/entertainment for details!
ABOUT THE CABARET THEATRE
The 450-seat Cabaret Theatre, known also as “The Cab”is a beautiful venue in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky that returns in full force in 2025 hosting acts like Anthony Rodia, Roy Wood, Jr., The Bacon Brothers and more. Throughout its history, “The Cab” has showcased dynamic music, popular comedy performances and intimate special events. Opened in 2002, top performers and personalities who have had events inside The Cabaret Theatre include: Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Tony Danza, Neil Sedaka, Joey McIntyre, Michael Bublé, Lou Rawls, Tony Bennett, Wanda Sykes, Paul Anka, Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando, Derek Jeter, Aaron Lewis, Indigo Girls, Dave Attell, Chris Botti, Air Supply and Chelsea Handler.
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Mar 18, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale March 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 18, 2024) – Get ready to party like it’s the 90’s as international Pop superstar Nick Carter takes his solo act to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun for consecutive 7:30pm shows on November 9th and 10th.
Tickets to see the beloved boy band icon go on sale Friday, March 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, March 23rd.
Sparking his career at the age of 12, Nick Carter quickly became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of the iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. With his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter’s 30-year entertainment journey has extended far beyond sold-out arenas, encompassing a diverse range of projects in television, film, philanthropy, and publishing.
The Backstreet Boys hold the distinction of being the best-selling boy band in history and rank among the world’s top-selling music artists of all time. The group solidified one of the largest record deals ever, signing a $60 million deal with Jive Records in 1999. Since taking the world by storm in 1995, the band has sold over 130 million records worldwide and has earned five Grammy nominations and countless Billboard Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, RIAA Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and an honorary star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. To date, the Backstreet Boys have toured around the globe several times over, released ten studio albums and have broken several records, including the U.S. record for most albums sold in one year, selling over 11 million copies of their third studio album, Millennium, in 1999.
In 2002, Carter ventured into a solo career with his debut album, Now or Never, released under Jive Records. It debuted impressively at #17 on the Billboard 200 chart and received Gold certification in the United States, Japan, and Canada. This marked the beginning of a successful solo journey, complementing his fame as a member of the Backstreet Boys. Since then, Carter has released two additional solo albums I’m Taking Off in 2012 followed by All American in 2016. Notably, his 2023 single “Hurts to Love You” became his most successful track, charting in seven different countries, topping the charts in the United States and charting number one in Canada.
In 2004, Carter made his foray into the world of film and television, starring in the remake of the classic horror film “Sleepy Hollow” called “The Hollow.” Carter further showcased his acting skills through various film appearances on TV shows such as the CW Network’s revived series “90210.” In 2014, Carter and his now wife, Lauren Kitt, made their reality TV debut as a couple on the VH1 series “I Heart Nick Carter.” Furthermore, he participated in season four of Fox’s hit show, “The Masked Singer,” as well as the 21st season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” making it to the finals on both series.
In 2023, Carter wrapped another massive tour with the Backstreet Boys, “The DNA World Tour”, before embarking on his first solo tour in seven years, the international “Who I Am” tour, which kicked off in the U.S. in October and followed the release of three new solo singles, “Superman,” “Made For Us,” and “Never Break My Heart (Not Again).” The “Who I Am” tour will continue through 2024, reaching territories in South America, Asia, Canada, and the United States. Carter will join the Backstreet Boys for the band’s “Backstreet’s Back at the Beach Cancun” concert series in April 2024.
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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Dec 21, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 21, 2023)– Mohegan Sun has officially been named “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice awards. Nominees for this contest are editorially driven with contributions from a panel of travel experts. The final list is determined by Newsweek editors, and then a public vote occurred during the month of December.
“We are honored to be named ‘Best Casino with Live Entertainment’ by Newsweek,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “This is another acknowledgement and recognition of the men and women who work nonstop every day to be the best in the country. They are the reason Mohegan’s entertainment brand is consistently named #1 and is celebrated by guests and artists worldwide.”
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning, 10,000 seat Arena is a leader in the entertainment business, hosting headlining performers like Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Beyoncé, Thomas Rhett, Ariana Grande, and countless others. Exciting acts scheduled for Mohegan Sun Arena in 2024 include Dancing With The Stars, 311, Tom Segura, Nelly, Jo Koy, Bert Kreischer, NF, and Avenged Sevenfold. Matt Rife also stops at Mohegan Sun Arena in February 2024 with a record-breaking and unprecedented five-show run.
Major sporting events, including championship boxing, MMA, professional wrestling, college and professional basketball have also found a home at Mohegan Sun. Additionally, Mohegan Sun Arena is home to WNBA powerhouse, the Connecticut Sun, who just announced their 2024 season schedule.
Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free, weekly entertainment for guests 21 years of age and over. Guests can enjoy full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, intimate seating and top performances by entertainers from almost every musical genre with no cover charge and no minimum. The Wolf Den has hosted acts such as Ludacris, Marshall Tucker Band, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Run-D.M.C, Salt-N-Pepa, Chubby Checker and more.
Mohegan Sun has received additional, entertainment focused, year-end honors that include a “Best Live Music Venue in Connecticut” award from The New London Day and a “Best Casino Venue” nomination from Pollstar. In its history, Mohegan Sun has won 19 national entertainment-focused awards. The OLG Stage at sister property Fallsview Casino Resort, located in Niagara Falls, ON, was also nominated in the “Casino of the Year – Arena” category at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Guests can find additional electrifying live entertainment across property, including at novelle, Comix Roadhouse, Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, and The Cabaret Theatre. For the full lineup, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Oct 10, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Halloween festivities to kick off Saturday, October 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 10, 2023) – Guests are invited to join Mohegan Sun this October for a whole roundup of spooky events and specials. Halloween gets an early start at Mohegan Sun this year when The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show hits The Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, October 14th for an equally hilarious and sexy show. On Saturday, October 28th, guests looking to satisfy their curiosity in demonology, ghosts, UFOs, monsters, urban legends, cryptozoology and more can head over to The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con in the Earth Expo & Convention Center. Also on October 28th, MoheganSunCasino.com is set to roll out the Play to Win: High-Stakes Halloween Game Show in The Cabaret Theatre, where guests will have an opportunity to win up to $5,000 cash! Additionally, Mohegan Sun will be offering various dining and retail specials to celebrate the spookiest time of the year.
The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show
Saturday, October 14th | 9:00pm | The Cabaret Theatre
Guests looking for the perfect date night, girls’ night out, or just looking to see some empowered women rock the stage are in for a treat. At 9:00pm on Saturday, October 14th, The Cabaret Theatre is set to host a show like no other. The Lalas Halloween Burlesque Show will have guests at the edge of their seat, jaw dropped, and hootin’ and hollerin’ like they’ve never thought possible. The show consists of 75 minutes of Classic Rock & Blues music and perfectly choreographed dance moves. Tickets for this 21+ event are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con
Friday, October 27th – Saturday, October 28th | Earth Expo & Convention Center
From Friday October 27th – Saturday, October 28th, the Earth Expo & Convention Center will be transformed into a land of paranormal, supernatural and horror aspects. On Friday, October 27th, The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con – VIP Party takes place from 7:00pm – 11:00pm and will feature the only opportunity to take photos of the haunted artifacts all weekend. A VIP ticket includes admittance to David Merlin – The Paranormalist show at 7:00pm in the Earth Ballroom, admittance to the VIP Party immediately following Merlin’s show, two (2) ticket vouchers for soft drinks and more! The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Phantasma-Con takes place on Saturday, October 28th from 10:00am – 8:00pm and is set to bring the world-famous Warren’s Occult Museum where guests will be able to view, in person, the Shadow Doll, the Haunted Dinosaur Toy and the real Annabelle! The Annabelle movie prop doll from the 2019 film, Annabelle Comes Home, will also be on display. TCD Para-Con & Entertainment LLC is bringing new and exciting guest speakers from all aspects of the paranormal, supernatural and new this year – horror! Tickets for all events are on sale now via TicketBud.
Play to Win: High-Stakes Halloween Game Show
Saturday, October 28th | 5:00pm & 8:00pm | The Cabaret Theatre
At 5:00pm & 8:00pm on Saturday, October 28th, eight lucky guests will be called up to The Cabaret Theatre stage to see if they can defeat the four rounds to victory and win up to $5,000 in cash during the Play to Win: Halloween High-Stakes Game Show hosted by MoheganSunCasino.com! The two on-stage hosts for the evening will be Deanna Colón and Chris Mann; Deanna is best known for national TV commercials, America’s Got Talent and being a vocalist for many top artists while Chris rose to fame from his viral performance on NBC’s The Voice, which was watched by a record-breaking 37.6 million viewers. In order to be called on stage for this spooky event, guests must purchase tickets to the session of their choice and then secure their spot to be a potential contestant. Guests must also have a registered MoheganSunCasino.com account to claim any winnings. Being selected to go on stage isn’t the only chance to win though; guests will have the opportunity to win in app-promo play, play Plinko for prizes, win up to $500 cash and more! MoheganSunCasino.com is available on the App Store, Google Play and via desktop.
Nightlife
The most anticipated Avalon Nightclub party is back for another year! On Saturday, October 28th, Avalon will host the Open Costume Contest Halloween Party featuring DJ Chizzle, where prizes will be given out for “Most Creative”, “Best Arcade/Sports Theme”, “Best Group” and “Best Overall” costumes. For VIP table reservations, please call/text 860.235.7446. From 5:00pm – 8:00pm on Saturday, October 28th, all ages are welcome to join GAME ON for their Games & Treats Halloween Party featuring candy stations, spooky bowling, food & drink specials and free arcade play for kids in costumes. Guests can head over to Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock between 9:00pm – 2:00am for their Halloween Costume Party featuring champagne, cocktails and dancing. Additionally on October 28th, Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will be hosting a Karaoke Halloween Party beginning at 10:00pm; costumes are highly encouraged, and all seating will be first come, first served.
Dining Specials
For a limited time, Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana will be rolling out the Patata Rustica, a brand-new pizza creation combining the rich flavors of whole-milk mozzarella cheese, seasoned potatoes, savory bacon, asiago cheese, a sprinkle of grated Pecorino Romano, and a drizzle of olive oil, all on Frank Pepe’s iconic dough. Sol Toro is set to run their Dia De Los Muertos Special on October 28th & 29th which features a Beso de Vampiro Margarita for $12, Blackened Filet Skewers appetizer for $19, Steak Oaxaqueño entrée for $39 and Day of the Dead Cake for $15.
Retail Specials
Stop into Le Creuset for a selection of Halloween-inspired dishes including 4-quart cast iron pumpkin cocottes, pumpkin butter dishes, black stockpots and mugs with The Bat Motif and Halloween metal bakeware. Additionally, guests who make a purchase of $250 or more will receive a special gift.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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May 22, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
Live in the Cabaret Theatre August 5th; Tickets on sale May 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 22, 2023) – The Cabaret Theatre is hotter than ever on Saturday, August 5th at 9:00pm when The Lalas Burlesque Show takes the stage. Grab your friends and break away from your every day for a night at Mohegan Sun featuring the best in burlesque!
Tickets for this 21+ event are $55, $45 and $35 and go on sale Friday, May 26th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 27th, subject to availability.
The Lalas is the best in burlesque. The Lalas Burlesque show is equally hilarious and sexy and will have you at the edge of your seat, jaw dropped, and hootin’ and hollerin’ like you’ve never thought possible. Perfect for date night, girls’ night out, or just looking to see some empowered women rock the stage, The Lalas is the show for you. It’s 75 minutes of Classic Rock & Blues music, perfectly choreographed dance moves, and so much fringe you’ll wonder how they got it all on the plane. The Los Angeles based women that you’ll see on stage are all full-time working pros in the biz. You’ve seen them on so many tv shows, commercials, films, and touring with pop artists, you’re practically best friends. Get your tickets to The Lalas-you will be wanting to see them again, and as no two shows are ever alike, you’re always in for a treat!
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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