Ben Schwartz & Friends

Ben Schwartz & Friends is a live improv comedy show led by Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and comedian Ben Schwartz. Schwartz has performed internationally with the show, including sold-out engagements at the Sydney Opera House, Radio City Music Hall, and Royal Albert Hall. His live-comedy work also includes three long-form improv specials on Netflix under the title Middleditch and Schwartz.

Beyond the stage, Schwartz is known for playing Jean-Ralphio on Parks and Recreation and appearing in The Afterparty, Space Force, and House of Lies. His film credits include Renfield, This Is Where I Leave You, and Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice. He has also provided voices for DuckTales and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and is scheduled to return as Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, slated for theaters in 2027.

When: November 8, 2026

Showtimes: 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Doors: Doors open one hour before each showtime.

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St, Medford, MA 02155

Performance: Live improv comedy with Ben Schwartz and friends

Background: Schwartz’s three Netflix improv specials are titled Middleditch and Schwartz. His television and film work includes The Afterparty, Space Force, House of Lies, Parks and Recreation, Renfield, and This Is Where I Leave You.

Additional note: Schwartz is expected to reprise his role as the voice of Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which the page says is scheduled for release in 2027.