Happy Veterans Day: Prince Harry, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, more set for virtual Stand Up for Heroes

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If you’ve never seen the big Stand Up for Heroes benefit for veterans, now’s your chance.

Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa, Prince Harry, Jon Stewart, Brad Paisley, Tiffany Haddish and more will perform in a virtual version of the annual Stand Up for Heroes comedy and music show, 9 p.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 18 on ABC News Live, TikTok, Facebook, Cheddar, Twitch and the Armed Forces Network.

Funds raised will go the Woodruff Foundation, which forges partnerships and unites leaders in government, the military, business and philanthropy in support of veterans. The mission this year is “especially vital as veterans face increased challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to the group.

“For the last 14 years, the Stand Up for Heroes event has continued to inspire our nation and serves as a reminder of all of the brave individuals that have defended our country selflessly in our military,” said Bob Woodruff, ABC News correspondent and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, in a statement. “This year, it is especially important that we unite to show support for their sacrifices as we come together virtually to stand up for our heroes.”

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Stand Up for Heroes is presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival. 

“We’re extremely honored and proud to continue our partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to present Stand Up for Heroes,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway in a statement.  “We owe so much to our brave military veterans and their families for the service and sacrifice to our country; it’s very humbling to have the opportunity to honor them over the last 14 years through this great event.”

The 2020 New York Comedy Festival was canceled due to the pandemic.

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It’s official – join us on November 18 at 9 PM ET to laugh, rock, and raise money to help #veterans! With must-see performances, special appearances, and inspiring veteran stories – it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Featuring: @natebargatze, @ronnychieng, @SherylCrow, @jeanniegaffigan, @MickeyGuyton, @TiffanyHaddish, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, @BradPaisley, Ray Romano, @officialrumbledoll, @ilizas, @springsteen, Jon Stewart & special guests! #November18 #hopehealinglaughter #SUFH2020 #stand4heroes

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Stewart will host, Springsteen, Scialfa, Paisley, Haddish, Nate Bargatze, Ronny Chieng, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton and Iliza Shlesinger will perform and Prince Harry, Jeannie Gaffigan, Ray Romano and more will appear at Stand Up for Heroes.

Springsteen has been known to tell a joke or two in between songs, and for auctioning off goodies that include his guitars, motorcycles, trips to Jersey Freeze in Freehold and plates of his mom’s lasagna. The show has previously taken place at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

Visit www.BobWoodruffFoundation.org/StandUp for more information.

Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.  

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