Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Ben Schwartz & Friends

Ben can be seen starring in the Universal Pictures’ upcoming horror comedy RENFIELD, set for release in April. You can also catch him starring opposite Kevin Hart and John Cena in DIE HART 2: DIE HARTER, the second season of Roku’s hit action comedy. Ben has leading roles in Lord & Miller’s AppleTV+ miniseries THE AFTERPARTY, as well as the second season of Greg Daniels and Steve Carell’s Netflix series SPACE FORCE, in which he stars opposite stars Carell and John Malkovich. Ben is also the voice of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG in both the original and sequel films for Paramount.

Previous credits include the Disney feature FLORA AND ULYSSES, based on the popular novel, the indie feature Standing Up, Falling Down, for which Ben received rave reviews for his lead performance opposite Billy Crystal; NIGHT SCHOOL opposite Kevin Hart for Universal; HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, written and directed by Jared Stern for Netflix; THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU directed by Shawn Levy, and many others.

Ben 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. He co-created and stars in three improv specials on Netflix entitled MIDDLEDITCH & SCHWARTZ and has lent his voice to various animated shows such as Ducktales and Rise of the TMNT. As a writer, Ben has published four books and written television shows and movies for many major studios.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall : Upcoming Events

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Photo of Martha Long playing flute in concert.

Oregon Symphony presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, June 10-12 at Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall...

Showing: 06/10 - 06/12
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Photo of film screen with scene from Final Fantasy showing & symphony playing

The Oregon Symphony presents Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall...

Showing: 06/14
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Photo of Ben Schwartz with text: Ben Schwartz & Friends June 18 Arlene Schnitzer

Live Nation presents comedian Ben Schwartz & Friends at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall...

Showing: 06/18
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PGMC Disney PRIDE in Concert title art image: silhouette Mickey Mouse conducting

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents Disney PRIDE in Concert at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer...

Showing: 06/24 - 06/25
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Live Nation presents bluegrass trio Nickel Creek, with Monica Martin, at the Portland'5 Arlene Schnitzer...

Showing: 07/07
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Outback presents comedian Druski's Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Tour at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall...

Showing: 07/08