Elton John, Jay Leno to highlight Agassi concert

Friday, Sept. 12, 1997 | 11:19 a.m.

Entertainers Elton John, Celine Dion, Jay Leno and Lionel Ritchie will be among performers at tennis star Andre Agassi's third annual concert fund-raiser at the MGM Grand, officials announced today.

The annual event, dubbed "An Intimate Celebration," is set for Oct. 4. Proceeds benefit the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, established in 1994 to assist at-risk youths in Las Vegas, Agassi's hometown.

In its first two years, the concert sold out the MGM Grand Garden, raising more than $4.5 million for foundation charities.

Leno, host of the "Tonight Show" on NBC, will be master of ceremonies. The show will be produced by 12-time Grammy winner David Foster.

Tickets, for $30 apiece, go on sale Monday at the MGM Grand Garden box office or any TicketMaster outlet.

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