The New York Comedy Festival and the Bob Woodruff Foundation have announced the lineup for the 2022 ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ benefit. Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart will take part in the event Nov. 7 at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in New York. The benefit will also feature actress Amber Iman, folk rock band The Lumineers, and comedians Jeff Ross and Iliza Shlesinger. The 2022 ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ benefit will kick-off the New York Comedy Festival, which runs from Nov. 7-13 this year.
Stand Up for Heroes is annual event benefiting the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which aims “to find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help the veteran and military community thrive.” Bob Woodruff said in a statement: “After an incredible in-person return last year, we are thrilled to welcome everyone back for another night of laughter, healing, and appreciation of our nation’s heroic veterans, featuring some of the funniest comics and most talented musicians on the planet. Stand Up for Heroes celebrates our veterans, military and their families highlighting their remarkable stories of resilience and service.”
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