The Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame has welcomed its 43rd member, an award-winning comedian, actor and producer.
Adam Sandler was induced on Friday, Sept. 26, ahead of two consecutive sold-out shows at the arena. According to a release, the award was presented by Tom Cantone, presidents of sports and entertainment at Mohegan, and Joe Soper, of the Mohegan Tribal Council, during a ceremony outside the box office.
“It is a true honor to welcome Adam Sandler into the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame,” Cantone said before introducing Sandler.
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According to a release, Sandler “accepted the award in front of Mohegan Sun Arena where his star will be enshrined among other chart-topping performers such as Taylor Swift, Ringo Starr, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi and more.”
“I always have a blast performing at Mohegan Sun Arena,” Adam Sandler told the crowd after accepting the award. “As a comedian, stepping into a venue like this truly feels like home. Whenever I see Mohegan Sun on our tour schedule, I know it’s going to be a great couple of days.”
According to a release, the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame “has honored artists like Matt Rife, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Luke Combs, Shinedown, Ringo Starr, and other long-time, sell-out acts that are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. The Walk of Fame award seeks to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun Arena as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.”