ICYMI: Our top 5 most visited articles of the week
Foxwoods to host seasons 25 & 26 of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, Niall Horan to perform in Hartford, &Juliet review, Mohegan Sun announces Sun Country Fest, Travelers Championship announces ticket programs for military and first responders rounds out our top 5 most visited articles this week.

Foxwoods to host ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ for seasons 25 and 26
Foxwoods Resort Casino and ITV America announced Monday an extension of their partnership that will bring the FOX culinary competition series “Hell’s Kitchen” back to Connecticut for its 25th and 26th seasons.

Niall Horan to bring ‘Dinner Party’ tour to Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena
Niall Horan will perform at PeoplesBank Arena on April 13, 2027, as part of the newly announced North American leg of his “Dinner Party Live On Tour.”
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&Juliet shines bright on opening night at Hartford’s Bushnell Theatre
Connecticut residents had the novel opportunity to see one of Broadway’s smash hits live at the Bushnell Theatre in Hartford, CT. &Juliet is an upbeat reimagining of the William Shakespeare classic, Romeo & Juliet, that proves jukebox musicals are still as interesting and awe-inducing as an original score. The show opened with a lively dance performance by the ensemble, settng the tone for the night as the actors interacted with the crowd and brought us into their world.

Lauren Alaina to headline inaugural Sun Country Fest at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun will debut a new outdoor country music celebration, Sun Country Fest, on the Sun Patio on Saturday, July 25.
The all-ages event begins at 4 p.m. and features a lineup led by multi-platinum country star Lauren Alaina. The festival includes live performances, BBQ from local food trucks, and country-inspired activities such as an inflatable mechanical bull.

Travelers Championship announces complimentary ticket programs for military, first responders
The Travelers Championship announced that military members, veterans, health care workers, first responders, and children 15 and under can receive complimentary admission to the 2024 tournament through specialized ticket programs.
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