Mohegan Sun Arena hosts Tony Orlando’s historic final performance
On Friday, March 22nd Mohegan Sun Arena hosted the final performance of music icon Tony Orlando’s career, marking the end of an era for the legendary artist.
The last concert at Mohegan Sun was particularly significant as it marked his 65th overall appearance at the entertainment destination across a 23-year period. Adding to his remarkable legacy, Orlando was inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Hall of Fame in 2010, commemorating his outstanding contributions and enduring relationship with the resort.
“Tony Orlando is an American entertainment treasure, and for us to host his very last show, a true finale, is a tribute of respect to the men and women who run our venues and to the 100,000 fans he’s entertained at Mohegan Sun,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment of Mohegan. “It was a privilege to host his final performances on our stages. These evenings were more than just concerts, they were a grand tribute to his phenomenal career.”
Tony Orlando’s final show inside the 10,000-seat Arena on March 22nd offered fans a last opportunity to witness the music legend live. The star-studded crowd included appearances from Priscilla Presley, Andy Kim, and others. The sold-out show also featured performances by Lee Greenwood, TikTok star Ky Baldwin, and a reunion of Tony Orlando and Dawn. Both Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent took the stage with Orlando to sing “Candida”, “Knock Three Times”, and “Tie a Yellow Ribbon”.
After the final performance, Cantone and Mohegan Tribal Leadership also presented Tony Orlando with a special gold record gift backstage as one last show of gratitude to the legendary performer who has played for tens of thousands of fans at Mohegan Sun.
“The reason I picked Mohegan Sun Arena to close out my 64-year dream journey is because it feels like family,” said Orlando. “I’ve been performing here since 1998 when it was just the Wolf Den. The first day I was here is the first time I fell in love with Mohegan Sun. I want to thank everyone who has been so gracious to me every time I’ve been here. Because of Mohegan Sun, my career is ending beautifully.”
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