Arts & Entertainment
Foxwoods Unveils January Entertainment Slate
Kick off the new year at Foxwoods with dueling pianos, "Friends! The Musical Parody" and more.

MASHANTUCKET, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino is offering a variety of exciting entertainment experiences to treat yourself in the New Year. Enjoy unmatched comedy from stand-up stars, including Carlos Mencia and Bert Kreischer, or enjoy an evening with television’s favorite ‘90s characters with "Friends! The Musical Parody."
For a night of high-energy musical rivalry, take a seat at Live @ Atrium Bar & Lounge for a free performance of the Savage Pianos’ Dueling Pianos, according to a press release. (To sign up for Ledyard breaking news alerts and more, click here.)
Tickets for all shows may be purchased online at foxwoods.com, or by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882 or Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available onsite at any Foxwoods Box Office.
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To book The Music Box at the Grand Theater, visit foxwoods.com/musicbox or call 860-312-8303.
Dueling Pianos
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WHEN: Jan. 4, 9 p.m.
WHERE: Live @ Atrium Bar & Lounge
- Two players, two pianos, one great time. You don’t want to miss Savage Piano’s Dueling Pianos at Foxwoods Live @ Atrium Bar & Lounge! The best part? The performance will occur the first Friday of every month. This is a free show.
Carlos Mencia
WHEN: Jan. 4, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Theater
- Carlos Mencia kicked off his career doing stand-up on amateur night at renowned comedy club Laugh Factory, and has since risen to comedic notoriety with his own show on Comedy Central. He has starred opposite Hollywood favorites like Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan and America Ferrara and continues to sell out comedy shows across the country. Tickets are $33.
Pajama Party Brunch
WHEN: Jan. 6, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Centrale Fox Tower
- Liquid Sundays, the Northeast’s Hottest Pool Party, is turning up the heat this winter with the Pajama Brunch Party at Centrale Fox Tower! Every first Sunday of the month from January through April, throw on your bedtime best and party with drinks and a delicious brunch buffet while a DJ spins the latest hits. Tickets start at $20 and include a choice of mimosa or Bellini toast at noon.
Psychic Medium Matt Fraser
WHEN: Jan. 6, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Pequot Ballroom
- Matt continues his mission to connect those who have passed with the loved ones they left behind in the uplifting event "Medium with a Message.” The messages he’s asked to deliver frequently include names, dates and locations Matt couldn’t possibly know, adding to his long-established credibility as one of the most sincere and unpretentious mediums working to bridge the spiritual gap between the living and the deceased. Tickets are $45 and $50.
Scooter & Lavelle
WHEN: Jan. 8, 9 p.m.
WHERE: SHRINE
- DJ Scooter and Lavelle Dupree are award-winning DJs unto themselves, but together create an unforgettable party experience. Get ready to dance the night away when the dynamic duo takes control at SHRINE. Tickets are $15.
Scott Rogowsky Live! An Evening of Trivia & Comedy
WHEN: Jan. 11, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Theater
- Scott Rogowsky is quickly making a name for himself across the media landscape – many know him as the host of the wildly popular live mobile game show HQ Trivia. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of trivia and comedy when Scott takes the stage at the Fox Theater. Tickets are $36.
Vic DiBitetto
WHEN: Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Theater
- Vic is a successful national headliner, selling out theaters up and down the East Coast. An incredibly powerful performer, comedian Vic DiBitetto churns energy, honesty and humanity into nonstop hysterics and is guaranteed to leave his audiences breathless with laughter. Tickets are $32 and $42.
Sultan & Shepard
WHEN: Jan. 15, 9 p.m.
WHERE: SHRINE
- From collaborations with revered EDM artists like Dillon Francis and Tiesto to remixes for major pop acts like Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga and Madonna, this duo has established themselves as one of dance music’s leading partnerships. The pair are ready to ignite the dancefloor with their entrancing mixes. Tickets are $15.
Amazing Johnathan
WHEN: Jan. 18, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Theater
- The Amazing Johnathan is an eccentric comic magician whose bizarre humor and unscripted antics have earned him widespread recognition as one of the most original and unique performers today. Johnathan has now been headlining in Las Vegas for a record-breaking 11 years, and is more than prepared to bring his signature stage presence to Connecticut. Tickets are $42.
Baseball Winter Weekend
WHEN: Jan. 18-20, times vary
WHERE: Property Wide
- Foxwoods is proud to welcome back the 2018 World Series Champions, the Boston Red Sox for the fifth annual “Baseball Winter Weekend” from January 18-20. From the annual Town Hall Meeting with Red Sox leaders to round-table discussions with Red Sox leaders and players, a kids’ clinic and a special screening of Jackie Robinson’s biographical movie “42” on Saturday night, the weekend is sure to please baseball fans of all ages.
DeRay Davis
WHEN: Jan. 19, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Theater
- Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, stand-up comedian and actor DeRay Davis is set to take the stage at Foxwoods for an entertaining evening of comedy. From the hood to Hollywood, nothing is off limits and no one is safe from DeRay's hilarious, sidesplitting anecdotes. He continues to sell out venues both across the country and the globe. Tickets are $36 and $46.
BRKLYN
WHEN: Jan. 22, 9 p.m.
WHERE: SHRINE
- Based out of Los Angeles, Cameron Alexander and Cody Nadeau are known for combining live instrumentation, cinematic drums, resonating top line vocal melodies and aggressive synthesizers. BRKLYN’s distinct emotional sound and high energy sets are sure to please partiers late into the night. Tickets are $15.
Bert Kreischer
WHEN: Jan. 25, 8 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Theater
- Bert Kreischer is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host who performs to sold out venues across the country. His stand up special, “Bert Kreisher: Secret Time” is currently streaming globally on Netflix. Described as having a “rare and incredible talent,” Bert has excelled to one of the top names in the industry today. Tickets are $43.
Friends! The Musical Parody
WHEN: Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Theater
- FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is the comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at television’s favorite sitcom. Recommended for mature audiences, this uncensored, fast-paced show celebrates the adventures of your favorite group of 20-something friends as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life and love in 1990's Manhattan. Tickets are $25.
Cash Cash
WHEN: Jan. 29, 9 p.m.
WHERE: SHRINE
- Renowned NYC-based group Cash Cash are known for their infectious dance music across the EDM and pop music scene. The electronic DJ/producing trio consists of brothers Jean Paul and Alex Makhlouf and lifelong friend Samuel Frisch. Together the three mix and master all of their own music, including official remixes for industry stars like Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars. Tickets start at $15.
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