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Ben Schwartz & Friends

Oct. 16, 2026

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Date
Oct. 16, 2026
Event Starts
8:00 PM
Venue
The Riverside Theater
Doors Open
7:00 PM
On Sale Availability
On Sale Now

Oct. 16, 2026 / Friday 8:00 PM BUY TICKETS

Event Details

Ben Schwartz brings some of his friends on stage to create a totally improvised show. Nothing is prepared beforehand, every word is made up on the spot, creating a unique comedy experience for every city. Ben Schwartz & Friends continues to sell out venues around the world, including Radio City Music Hall and the Eventim Apollo in England.

Having appeared in a wide range of projects over the course of his career, Ben Schwartz has continued to deliver impressive, compelling performances in both film and television and has secured himself a distinctive place in Hollywood. But his career began and continues to be driven by live comedy performances. He has three long form improv specials on Netflix- Middleditch and Schwartz and currently tours his latest improv show Ben Schwartz and Friends around the world, most recently selling out the Sydney Opera House, Radio City Music Hall and Royal Albert Hall.

Ben is an Emmy-Award winning writer, actor, and comedian. He is set to return as the voice of Sonic in the highly-anticipated film SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4, in theaters in 2027. The first three Sonic films have grossed over 1 billion dollars for Paramount, making it one of the most successful franchises in the storied studio’s history. Ben has appeared in the movies Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice alongside Vince Vaughn, Renfield with Nicholas Cage, Nicholas Hoult and Awkwafina, This is Where I Leave You alongside Jason Bateman, Adam Driver, Jane Fonda, Tina Fey, just to name a few.

On the TV side, Ben can be seen in the first season of Lord Miller’s AppleTV+ series THE AFTERPARTY and he starred in the Greg Daniels Netflix series SPACE FORCE, opposite Steve Carell and John Malkovich. Ben also starred opposite Don Cheadle & Kristen Bell in the Showtime comedy series HOUSE OF LIES and acted alongside Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt and Aziz Ansari as Jean Ralphio on PARKS & RECREATION. Additionally, he has lent his voice to various animated shows such as DUCKTALES and RISE OF THE TMNT.

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Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

SMALL PURSES ONLY, PLEASE. PURSES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH
To efficiently create a positive and safe experience for all patrons, only small purses (13″W x 4″D x 9″H and smaller) are allowed into the theater and all are subject to search.

All other bags including backpacks and oversized purses are strictly prohibited and bag storage is NOT available at The Pabst, The Riverside, Turner Hall Ballroom or The Back Room @ Colectivo.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED AND ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO ANY OF THE VENUES.
Weapons, laser pens, signs, banners, electronic smoking devices (vapes, Juuls, etc.), oversized bags, backpacks, outside food and beverages including water, cans, bottles, alcohol, illegal substances, iPads/tablets, selfie sticks, laptops, professional audio recording devices (unless approved by artist), and any professional photography equipment. The use of vape pens inside the venues are prohibited as well.

PLAN AHEAD: LEAVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before you want to be in your seat to allow time to go through our security check. Please leave large bags at home or in your car.

We are not responsible for any personal property that is lost, stolen, or damaged.

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