Stand Up for Heroes: Springsteen to lead 20th anniversary lineup

Bruce Springsteen will headline the 20th anniversary of Stand Up for Heroes on Nov. 9 at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center announced. The benefit concert supports injured veterans, military families, and caregivers. Singer Alex Warren and The Resilient, a group of wounded U.S. combat veterans, will also perform.

The comedy portion of the night features Jon Stewart, Hasan Minhaj, and Josh Johnson. The event is presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival. It takes place during the festival’s run from Nov. 6 to Nov. 15.

Stand Up for Heroes began in 2007 after Bob Woodruff was injured in Iraq. Woodruff and his wife, Lee, partnered with New York Comedy Festival founders Caroline Hirsch and Andrew Fox to create the event. The program combines comedy, music, and stories of military service. Woodruff said, “When we started this way back in 2007 we thought it would just be a one-time concert. But it’s become one of the most meaningful nights of the year.”

The foundation reports that the event has generated more than $113 million to date. Other reports cite a total of $117 million. Past participants in the series have included Stephen Colbert, Jerry Seinfeld, John Oliver, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Jim Gaffigan, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Tickets for the anniversary edition are currently available for purchase online.