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Foxwoods® Resort Casino – the premier resort casino in the Northeast – is kicking off 2023 with an exciting lineup of world-class entertainment, deals and events that the whole family can enjoy.
Countess Cabaret makes its way to Foxwoods on January 28, featuring Luann de Lesseps, an original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Guests can enjoy hit songs like "Money Can't Buy You Class," "Chic C'est La Vie," "Girl Code" and “Feelin’ Jovani,” which have been streamed and downloaded tens of millions of times.
Comedy also continues to shine with comedian Bob Marley making his return to Foxwoods for two shows on February 4-5. The “wicked funny” comedian has taken the stage at countless venues across the country, and has even earned a Guinness World Record for longest stand-up comedy show by an individual. Comedy fans can also catch funnyman Big Jay Oakerson (February 3) and comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis (February 17).
Foxwoods is celebrating the Lunar New Year with its annual Lion Dance celebration on January 28. The festivities will begin with a celebratory dance performance in the Grand Pequot Hotel Lobby, followed by a parade throughout the property, ending with the Grand Finale in Rainmaker Square. A tradition in Chinese culture, the Lion Dance is performed to spread good blessings to the community and bring happiness, longevity and luck.
Finally, sports fans can get their game on at Foxwoods with the CardVault Card Show (January 28-29), presented by DraftKings SportsBook and CardVault. Attendees can enjoy a weekend of sports cards, memorabilia, athlete appearances and more, with celebrity autograph signings including Dwight Gooden, Johnny Bucyk, James White, Doug Flutie and Brian Scalabrine.
In addition, with the Big Game coming up, Foxwoods’ DraftKings SportsBook is the perfect place to enjoy the ultimate viewing experience. With best-in-class amenities and technology, the SportsBook is the perfect destination for watching the biggest football showcase of the season with friends. Guests can watch the game like never before on massive wall-to-wall LED screens, a great way to catch all the highlights and memorable moments in stunning detail. Plus, with an extensive menu of game-day grub, craft spirits and beers and reservable VIP areas, the SportsBook has everything a football fan would need to cheer on their favorite teams and place their bets.
Tickets for all shows may be purchased online at www.foxwoods.com, and a full list of shows, events and gaming promotions can be found below.
UPCOMING SHOWS AND EVENTS
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WHEN: Every Friday and Saturday starting at 8 PM ET, through the end of January
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LOCATION: Centrale in The Fox Tower
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ABOUT: The newest and hottest hotspot for live comedy is at Centrale. Every Friday and Saturday, the best comedians from the Tri-State area take over The Fox Tower for a great night out filled with drinks and laughs.
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WHEN: January 28 – 29 at 9am ET
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LOCATION: Rainmaker Expo
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ABOUT: Sports fans rejoice! Join Foxwoods at the CardVault Card Show, presented by Draftkings and CardVault, for a weekend of sports cards, memorabilia, autograph signings, athlete appearances and more. Celebrity autograph signings include Dwight Gooden, Johnny Bucyk, James White, Doug Flutie and Brian Scalabrine!
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WHEN: January 28 at 8 PM ET
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LOCATION: Great Cedar Showroom
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ABOUT: Countess Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York City. In 2017, she made her cabaret debut with #CountessAndFriends selling out shows across the country including Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City. Her hit songs "Money Can't Buy You Class," "Chic C'est La Vie," "Girl Code," and “Feelin’ Jovani” have been streamed and downloaded tens of millions of times and resulted in her own Pandora station.
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WHEN: February 3 at 8 PM ET
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LOCATION: Great Cedar Showroom
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ABOUT: Comedian Big Jay Oakerson has been a stand out at comedy and music festivals around the world for the last 2 decades including Just For Laughs Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver & Sydney Australia, the New York Comedy Festival, and SXSW among others. He is currently the co-host of The Legions of Skanks & The SDR Show podcasts on Gas Digital Network and of The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder, on Comedy Central Radio on SiriusXM.
Bob Marley 2 Shows!
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WHEN: February 4 at 5 PM and 8 PM ET
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LOCATION: Great Cedar Showroom
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ABOUT: WHO IS THIS DINK? Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it! He lives in Maine which is the best state in the world maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy! He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs! He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand-up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight stand-up!
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WHEN: February 17 at 8 PM ET
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LOCATION: Great Cedar Showroom
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ABOUT: Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" starring opposite Taraji P. Henson’s “Cookie Lyons” as her go-to hitman/cousin “Jermel” in seasons 1 and 2 of the Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, creative collaboration, Empire on the FOX network.
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WHEN: February 18 at 8 PM ET
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LOCATION: Great Cedar Showroom
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ABOUT: With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success as an author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. Tom has four hour-long stand-up specials. His other critically acclaimed specials include Human Mule, Freaked Out and Tom Papa Live in New York City, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie.
CURRENT PROMOTIONS
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WHEN: January 26 from 12 – 9 PM ET
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ABOUT: Your chance to win your share of 50,000 Tier Credits! Swipe your Foxwoods Rewards Card at any Promotions Kiosk to participate. Activation begins at 9AM and ends at 8:30 PM.
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WHEN: January 28
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LOCATION: Grand Pequot Hotel Lobby
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ABOUT: Foxwoods celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year with a traditional Lion Dance performance. Watch the dance live in the Grand Pequot Hotel lobby!
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WHEN: February 1 – 25
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ABOUT: In celebration of our 31st Anniversary, Foxwoods will be giving away a 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness to one lucky winner! Rewards Members are invited to visit Foxwoods daily from February 1 through February 24 to earn entries. 1 lucky winner will be selected to choose from a 2023 Subaru Wilderness Forester or a cash option of $30,000!
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WHEN: February 14 from 12 – 6:30 PM ET
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ABOUT: Swipe your Foxwoods Rewards Card at any Promotions Kiosk and be actively playing your favorite slot or table games for a chance to win $1,000 in Cash AND a box of Godiva Chocolates every 30 minutes!
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WHEN: February 15 at 2PM ET
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LOCATION: Adjacent to the Rainmaker Expo Center
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ABOUT: Foxwoods Resort Casino first opened its doors in 1992. 31 years later, we're celebrating! Join us for our 31st Anniversary Cake Cutting!
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WHEN: February 21 from 9 AM – 11:59 PM ET
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ABOUT: We’re throwing more than just beads this Mardi Gras at Foxwoods! Celebrate Fat Tuesday like nowhere else during our $25,000 Mardi Gras Kiosk Game! Swipe your Foxwoods Rewards Card at any promotions kiosk to play the Mardi Gras Kiosk Game for your chance to win Bonus Slot Play, Foxwoods Rewards Points or up to $2,500 Cash!
For more information on Foxwoods Resort Casino, please visit www.foxwoods.com.
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About Foxwoods Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino offers guests a premier destination resort experience throughout its six world-class casinos, AAA Four-Diamond hotels featuring over 2,200 rooms, dining options for all tastes, luxurious spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, Tanger Outlet Mall and conference space for groups of all sizes. There is always something new at Foxwoods, including the recently announced landmark deal with Great Wolf Lodge, opening in 2024, our new 80,000 sq ft expo center opening in November 2022 and a new High Stakes Bingo Hall which opened July 2022, giving guests more reasons to stay than ever. When it comes to sports betting and gaming, Foxwoods has partnerships with fan-favorite betting and entertainment platforms, including DraftKings and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe’s recently formed Wondr Nation. For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.