Comedian Preacher Lawson is coming to West Chester University

WEST CHESTER, PA — The star comedian made famous by NBC’s hit television series, WEST America’s Got Talent, will take the stage at West Chester University at 8 p.m. Saturday, 24.

The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester.

Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series, America’s Got Talent (2017) where he made it to the final round. Based on his stellar performance in season 12.

Lawson is an entertainment outlet for students, families, as well as members of the surrounding community during the university’s planned “Family Weekend.”

Tickets are expected to sell out

“We are thrilled to present this high caliber and highly entertaining performance by Preacher Lawson,” says Andrew C. Lehman, vice president for university affairs and chief of staff at West Chester University.

“We invite students, families visiting for West Chester University’s Family Weekend, and members of the surrounding community to join us for what we know will be an evening of roll-in-the aisles laughter for audiences of all ages.”reacher recently completed his Preacher completed his residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country.

Lawson is being presented as part of the University’s WCU Live! performance series. The remaining WCU Live! season includes:

• The Great DuBois, a two-person circus show, on Friday, November 4, at 7 p.m.;
• Erin Brockovich will speak as part of the President’s Speaker Series on Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m.;
• Rhythm of the Dance on Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m.;
• Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance on Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m..

Tickets are on sale to the public at www.wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266.