Ben Schwartz at Riverside Theater

Ben Schwartz & Friends are back for more hilarious improv that’ll have you doubling over from fits of teary-eyed laughter! Buckle up, people. The Emmy Award-winning comedian maps a ten-city tour across the United States and Canada for the first quarter of the new year before extending the fun on an overseas trip to Australia. Join him on January 18th, as he starts the series in Milwaukee’s historic concert hall, the Riverside Theater.

This is not your regular comedy show. Live this Saturday night, Ben Schwartz and company will deliver some of the funniest performances you will ever see on stage. No script. No prep. No plan. In this highly anticipated event, crowds will witness the chaotic, free-form art of improv at its finest, a chain reaction of cleverly played acts springing from the group’s quick wits and boundless creativity. The production’s spontaneous nature means no two shows are the same, each a distinctly memorable experience guaranteed to make you giggle long after the curtains close. Tell your friends! Share the laughter all around with Ben Schwartz & Friends LIVE.

“I love the idea of coming on with nothing and us creating together. It feels like magic to me,” Schwartz spoke fondly of his show in an interview with NME.

Ben Schwartz leads one of the most uniquely prolific careers in showbiz. The 43-year-old New Yorker is best known for his unforgettable role as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein from NBC’s hit sitcom, “Parks and Recreation.” But more recently, he starred in the murder mystery anthology “The Afterparty” from Apple TV+, Quibi’s action adventure “Die Hart,” and its Prime Video film sequel “Die Hart 2: Die Harter.” In cinema, Schwartz takes off at breakneck speed, voicing the titular speedster of “Sonic the Hedgehog” and its sequels by Paramount Pictures, plus a role reprisal as Leo in “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie.”

Catch Ben Schwartz & Friends on their first improv show of 2025 at the Riverside Theater! Renowned for its French Baroque architecture, our hosting venue offers a suitably intimate setting for the event, highlighted by a gorgeous classical backdrop, high-end seats, and immaculate lighting. Reservations are now open. Hit the link to book yours today!