2007 Entertainment at Mohegan Sun Casino!
Paul Anka
Saturday, January 13
8:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena
Ticket Pricing: $45.00
Paul Anka’s career was launched by the hit single “Diana” in 1957, and it’s been a non-stop ride ever since with sales of more than 60 million records and over 33 Top 40 hits. Anka lists over 900 songs to his credit including Frank Sinatra’s signature tune “My Way,” and the theme song from The Tonight Show. The 2005 CD Rock Swings created fresh interest as Anka put a new spin on music previously recorded by artists such as R.E.M., Pet Shop Boys, Eric Clapton and Bon Jovi.
Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume VI With Special Guest Kid Ky
Sunday, January 14
3:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena
Ticket Pricing: $35, $25
This year’s edition boasts some old reliables and some rare treasures. Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge will perform hits such as “Sixteen Candles” and “The Worst That Could Happen” which took them to the top of the charts. The high spirits of Carl Gardner’s Coasters can be found in lively hits such as “Yakety Yak” and “Charlie Brown.” Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs will bring in their immortal romantic anthem “Stay.” Jay Siegel and The Tokens remain one of the prime acts on the touring circuit today, and hits such as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “Tonight I Fell In Love” are sure to keep them that way. Shirley Allston Reeves, the dynamic lead voice of The Shirelles sings out with “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” and “Soldier Boy.” Kenny Vance and The Planotones bring their smooth harmonizing to the stage with “Looking for an Echo.” Diamond Dave Somerville, original lead singer of The Diamonds, makes fans remember the days of “Little Darlin’” and “The Stroll.” Digging deeper into the vaults of Doo-Wop, fans can find Earl Lewis & The Channels (“The Closer You Are” and “Gloria”), The Mystics starring original lead Phil Cracolici (“Hushabye and “White Cliffs of Dover”); Arlene Smith’s Chantels (“Maybe”; “I Love You So”) and The Eternals (“Babalu’s Wedding Day”; “Rockin’ In The Jungle”).
The Unpredictable Tour 2007: Jamie Foxx and Fantasia
Friday, January 19
8:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena
Ticket Pricing: $85.00, $60.00
Jamie Foxx has established himself as one of the biggest stars working in today’s entertainment world. He first gained notice as part of the hit TV comedy show “In Living Color,” and later with his own self-titled comedy show. During the 2004-2005 awards season, he picked up a long list of honors, including an Oscar, for his portrayal of legendary musician Ray Charles in the biopic Ray. Foxx became a recording star with album Unpredictable which topped the charts in 2005 and 2006. His appearance at Mohegan Sun follows the national Christmas-day release of Dreamgirls, which is poised to become the film sensation of the 2006 holiday season. Foxx co-stars in the film with Beyoncé and Eddie Murphy.
Fantasia’s own rapid rise to fame came when she emerged as the winner of American Idol’s third season in 2004 with her stirring, soulful voice. Her debut album, Free Yourself, was a smash, and her eagerly-anticipated new album Fantasia hits stores in mid-December. Fantasia starred in the story of her own life, Life Is Not A Fairy Tale, on the Lifetime network, and her biography is also available as a book of the same title.
Bob Seger
Saturday, January 20
8:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena
Ticket Pricing: $95.00, $75.00
With more than four decades of music making wisdom behind them, Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band have earned the reputation as seasoned artists. Prepared to make history again, they released their newest album Face The Promise in September 2006. Adored by multiple generations of fans, Bob Seger’s popularity is due to the realness of the characters in his songs, and their journey down roads that many have taken. Hit songs such as “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Against The Wind,” and “Night Moves,” have only helped to solidify his place in music history.
Brooks & Dunn with Special Guest Jake Owen
Saturday, January 27
8:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena
Ticket Pricing: $55.00, $45.00
Brooks & Dunn have been a major force in country music since their breakthrough album Brand New Man appeared in 1991, and gave them five singles that went all the way to the top of the charts. Inside of four years it gained quintuple-platinum status. Their most recent album released in 2005 Hillbilly Deluxe generated hit singles such as “Play Something Country” and “Believe.” The success and accolades for this group just keep coming. Brooks and Dunn are the best-selling duo in country music today, and the second best-selling duo of all time after Simon and Garfunkel. In more than a decade of sustained popularity, the duo has captured a long string of awards from every major country music organization, winning the “Duo of the Year” award from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music in 2006.
Rod Stewart
Friday, February 02
8:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena
Ticket Pricing: $125.00, $95.00, $70.00
This show will feature a culmination of Rod Stewart hits, pulling together more than four decades of music. Hits from the albums Every Picture Tells a Story, to Blondes Have More Fun and Out of Order to his most recent album, Still The Same… Great Rock Classics of Our Time will be performed. Some of Rod Stewarts hits include “Maggie May,” “Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright),” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” and “Downtown Train.” For the first time in a decade his concert stage will be set up in the round, providing fans an intimate 360? view. He will be accompanied on stage by a nine-piece band and three amazing back-up singers.
Dancing with the Stars
Saturday, February 03
7:30 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena
Ticket Pricing: $95, $55
Ranked as one of the top five most watched television shows, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars has attracted an audience of over 19 million viewers. Now, some of the most popular duos from seasons one through three will reunite for a spectacular evening of fun and entertainment at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Dancing with the Stars Tour, presented by Slim Fast, features season two winner Drew Lachey with partner Cheryl Burke, Lisa Rinna with dance partner Louis Van Amstel, and Joey McIntyre with Kym Johnson. Some of the stars from the current season are joining in the fun, such as actor Joey Lawrence with professional dance partner Edyta Sliwinska, singer Willa Ford with Max Chmerkovskiy and actor Harry Hamlin with Karina Smirnoff.
The Beach Boys
Monday, February 19
3:00 PM
Ticket Pricing: $25.00
Tickets on sale December 16
What started out in the early 1960s as a garage band in southern California has now evolved into a solid piece of rock and roll history. In 1988, The Beach Boys were among the names inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the group claimed a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. The 1966 album Pet Sounds went all the way to the #2 spot on Rolling Stone’s recent list of all-time best albums. The line-up of the group’s Top 40 hits goes on forever, including “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Surfin’ USA,” “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations” and their biggest-selling single “Kokomo.” Wherever they go, they guarantee a great time for a fan base that now spans several generations.
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