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NJPAC presents comedian Ben Schwartz and friends

originally published: 04/23/2025

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosts actor and comedian Ben Schwartz and friends on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:00pm. They will provide an unforgettable evening featuring a surprise lineup of improvisers.

Ben Schwartz, known for his roles in Parks and Recreation and Middleditch and Schwartz, as well as numerous hilarious TV shows, films, and podcasts, will engage with the audience in a completely improvised experience that you won't want to miss. 

According to Paste, “Leaving his show and trying to unpack the chaos with your friends is just as joyous as the performance itself. This is sure to be “the funniest show you will see all year.”

Tickets are available for purchase online starting Friday, April 25 at 10:00am. Tickets can be purchased by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office (1 Center Street) in Newark, New Jersey.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.




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NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

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