Bruce Springsteen — “The Boss” to New Jersey fans — will perform on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” during the show’s final week, bringing a Jersey Shore icon to Colbert’s New York City stage. Springsteen is scheduled to appear on Wednesday’s episode, the night before the May 21 series finale.

Springsteen’s appearance comes during a star-studded final stretch for The Late Show, which has already featured guests including Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg and David Byrne as Colbert wraps up his 11-season run behind the desk.

The episode airs at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. For Jersey Shore viewers who can’t stay up late, clips are expected to roll out on the show’s official YouTube channel, with full episodes available to stream later on Paramount+.

When will Bruce Springsteen perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?

Bruce Springsteen is scheduled to perform on Wednesday’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” airing at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. His appearance comes during Colbert’s final week of shows before The Late Show ends Thursday.

How to watch Bruce Springsteen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Viewers can watch Bruce Springsteen’s performance live on CBS at 11:35 p.m. ET. Tune to your local CBS status, or stream the episode through services that carry CBS, like Paramount+ and live TV platforms like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV. Full performances, interviews and clips are expected to post later on the show’s official channels, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert YouTube channel.

Why is Bruce Springsteen on Colbert’s final week?

Springsteen’s appearance is part of Colbert’s final episodes, packed with culturally significant figures rather than routine bookings. Colbert, who lives in Montclair, NJ, has long shared a natural connection with Springsteen.

Has Bruce Springsteen been on Stephen Colbert’s show before?

Yes. Springsteen has appeared on Colbert’s show multiple times, including a 2021 visit where he took the “Colbert Questionert” and earlier performances tied to album releases.

Who is on the Late Show final episode?

Who will be Stephen Colbert’s final guests? He’s been teasing surprises for his last show, but his final guests remain a secret, for now. The final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is set for Thursday, May 21, and will feature Colbert’s own farewell along with special guests chosen to close out his 11 seasons. That finale comes the night after Bruce Springsteen’s performance, which is on Wednesday’s second-to-last show during Colbert’s final week.

Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based news reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network’s Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at [email protected].