WYSO After Dark: An Evening With Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart
Feb 13, 2026
2 Hours
Schuster Center
Description
IMPORTANT TICKET BUYING INFORMATION!
Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. EST online and in person at the Schuster Center Box Office. Tickets will not be available by phone on January 30 until 2 p.m. (if available). If you are buying your tickets online, you will be placed in a virtual purchase queue at 10 a.m. If you are on the website prior to 10 a.m., you will be placed in a virtual waiting room and then RANDOMLY PLACED into the virtual purchase queue at 10 a.m. If you go to the website after 10 a.m., you will be given the next available space in the queue after those in the waiting room have been placed in the queue. Once it is your turn and you have secured tickets in your shopping cart, you will have 10 minutes to complete your transaction. There is an 4-ticket max per household. This show is expected to sell out quickly. For transaction security, the address information on your order/account must match the billing address of your payment method.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Two of America’s most influential comedians in an unfiltered conversation. Jon Stewart built his career dissecting institutions from within the establishment. Dave Chappelle walked away from that establishment to maintain independence. Together, they offer a 360-degree view of media, power, and the necessity of independent voices at this critical moment.
Jon Stewart transformed late-night comedy with “The Daily Show,” using satire to hold media and political figures accountable for 16 years. His return to the show in 2024 marked his continued commitment to media literacy and democratic discourse. Stewart’s advocacy for local journalism makes him a natural champion for WYSO’s mission.
Dave Chappelle has maintained his distinctive voice and unflinching approach to comedy while residing in Yellow Springs, far from entertainment industry power centers. His deep investment in community and free expression is reflected in his support of local institutions including WYSO and his willingness to walk away from major contracts rather than compromise his creative vision. His commitment to authenticity has earned him five Primetime Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, six acclaimed Netflix specials, and the 2025 NAACP President’s Award.
Proceeds directly support WYSO’s mission of independent journalism, youth media training, community storytelling, and preservation. This event sets the stage for WYSO’s historic move to the Union Schoolhouse in March – a significant milestone for the 67-year-old station.
VIP PRIME TICKETS
Premium seats.
Event swag.
Presale notifications for select shows at Dave Chappelle’s Y.S. Firehouse, WYSO grand opening, and WYSO signature events throughout the year.
VIP TICKETS
Seats in rows 4-6.
Event swag.
Presale notifications for select shows at Dave Chappelle’s Y.S. Firehouse, WYSO grand opening, and WYSO signature events throughout the year.
YONDR
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated phone use areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch, or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience.
PILOT BOY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The Materials may not be copied, translated, transmitted, displayed, distributed, or reproduced verbatim (the “Use”), in whole or in part, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Any Use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and shall be subject to all available legal remedies, whether in equity or at law at the cost of anyone who violates this prohibition.
Age Recommendation
This event is recommended for audiences 18 and older. Content will include mature themes and strong language. Parents should use discretion when bringing younger guests.
Accessibility
We recognize that the heart of an arts organization will always be the people we bring together and experiences we share.
Sign interpretation and/or audio description available upon request. Please let the ticket agent know at least two weeks before the performance if you would like either of these services when you order your tickets from Dayton Live. Please understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.
For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Accessibility page.
Parking
The Arts Garage, on the northwest corner of Second and Ludlow Streets, open for all performances at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre. The Arts Garage is owned and operated by Dayton Live, so parking there actually helps support the arts venues used by all our great arts organizations. For more parking information, visit our Directions & Parking page.
Ticket Information
Dayton Live is the only outlet authorized to sell tickets to events at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre.
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