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Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson to host star-studded MSG comedy show to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

Comedian Jon Stewart attends a comedy show celebrating Military Appreciation Month as well as the 5th anniversary of Joining Forces and the 75th anniversary of the USO at Joint Base Andrews in Clinton, Maryland
Comedian Jon Stewart attends a comedy show celebrating Military Appreciation Month as well as the 5th anniversary of Joining Forces and the 75th anniversary of the USO at Joint Base Andrews in Clinton, Maryland, U.S. May 5, 2016.
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In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a lineup of comedians will hit the stage at Madison Square Garden (MSG) to raise money for 9/11 charities.

On Sunday, Sept. 12, several comedians will take place in NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration. Produced by Live Nation, the show was created by Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson, with James Dixon of Dixon Talent, Mike Berkowitz of WME, Tim Sarkes of Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Geof Wills of Live Nation working together to bring this event to fruition.

“We wanted to put on a fun celebration to honor this great city’s resilience. It’s nice to be able to do this with friends and people we love,” said Stewart and Davidson in a statement.

The show will include performances by Stewart and Davidson, as well as Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Colin Jost, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Michael Che, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes. All proceeds from the event will go benefit 9/11 charities.

All who attend the show must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and an appropriate ID matching the name on your documentation, with the day of the event being 14 days after your final vaccine dose. Your proof of vaccination must be directly from the healthcare provider that performed the vaccination and can be displayed on your smartphone, by presenting a physical copy or by using the New York State Excelsior Pass  or NYC COVID Safe App (Android / iOS).

No cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed at the show. All phones and smartwatches will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival and will be unlocked after the show ends. Guests maintain possession of their phones throughout the night, and if needed, may access their phones at designated Yondr unlocking stations in the lobby. All guests are encouraged to print their tickets in advance to ensure a smooth entry process. Anyone caught with a cellphone in the venue will be immediately ejected.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 13 at 12 p.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com. Fans can get early access to tickets via Live Nation and MSG starting Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 12 p.m. ET until Thursday, Aug. 12 at 10 p.m. ET.