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Jay Leno To Headline 'Really Big Show' Benefit For FSW At Purchase

Tiki Barber will be the emcee of the variety show Nov. 4. It's all to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of Westchester.

HARRISON, NY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of Westchester is partnering with Morgan Stanley to host The Really Big Show, a charitable fundraiser and variety show in the tradition of the Ed Sullivan Show. Headlining this year’s event will be actor and comedian Jay Leno, with an additional guest performance by Broadway star, and two-time Tony Award nominee, Norm Lewis. Joining Leno and Lewis will be singers, songwriters, ensembles and more, with former New York Giants Running Back Tiki Barber, serving as emcee.

This great night of entertainment will take place Nov. 4 at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase NY.

At The Really Big Show, all artists exemplify the power of mentoring today’s youth for tomorrow’s success. "Our first show at the Capitol Theatre was an incredible success and we couldn't be more thrilled to be delivering such an exciting show at the Performing Arts Center in Purchase,” said Richard Franchella, Managing Director—Wealth Management and Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Central and Eastern Pennsylvania Complex.

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Individual tickets for the show can also be purchased starting at $150 per person. Interested parties may order online or call 914.251.6200 but shouldn’t hesitate in order to secure the best seats for the show.

Family Services of Westchester (FSW) is a non-profit organization operating in Westchester County, NY since 1954. With over 50 innovative programs, FSW provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children, and individuals in every stage of the life cycle. Learn more about FSW here.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is a youth mentoring program operated under the umbrella of FSW. Since 1958, its mission has been to help children realize and reach their potential through professionally supported one-to- one mentoring relationships. Operated under the Big/Little model, matching adult volunteers (Bigs) with children (Littles), meaningful and enduring relationships have proven to positively impact youth throughout their lives. Learn more about BBBS here.

PHOTO: Jay Leno/ Family Services of Westchester

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