Overview
- On Nov. 10, Menzel closed the benefit with a comic song about the 2014 Oscars mispronunciation after Stewart reenacted John Travolta’s “wickedly talented” introduction.
- The event, held at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City, supported veterans, service members and their families.
- Organizers said live pledges and donations pushed the total above $4.5 million for the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
- Broadway and comedy names including Lea Michele, Leslie Odom Jr., Jim Gaffigan, Tom Papa, Alex Edelman and Mike Birbiglia performed.
- Stewart’s set referenced New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and co-founder Lee Woodruff said some guests missed the show due to flight cancellations during the government shutdown.