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Comedian Jay Leno to perform for Mom’s Weekend

October 29, 2009

By Communications staff, Washington State University

PULLMAN – Comedian and entertainer Jay Leno will be the Mom’s Weekend entertainment this year on Saturday, April 10.

Leno will perform at 8 p.m. in Beasley Coliseum in the round, providing 11,000 seats.

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketswest.com or by phone at 1-800-325-SEAT.

All tickets are $45 ($5 discount for WSU staff, faculty and students).

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