YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Jay Leno will return to Stambaugh Auditorium on Jan. 7.
All proceeds from the beloved comedian’s show, presented by the Muransky Companies, will benefit the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.
Leno is one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, having spent a combined 22 years as host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” After his first two seasons, Leno never lost a ratings year during his time behind the desk.
But television has always been just one part of Leno’s career. Stand-up comedy remains his first love, and his sharp observational humor, storytelling and clean comedic style have made him a favorite of audiences for more than four decades.
Leno has remained a familiar presence on television and digital media, including as the creator and host of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” his Emmy-winning automotive series with an international following.
His career has earned him some of entertainment’s highest honors, including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Leno has played the Mahoning Valley several times in recent years, most recently in 2024 and 2018 at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at StambaughAuditorium.com, by phone at 330 259 0555 and at the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office, 260 W. Federal St., downtown.