Special Event: Maura West and Rick Hearst
Maura West began her career in 1995 when she was cast Carly Tenney on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns; she remained with the soap until its series finale on September 17, 2010. West later went on to portray Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless from September 2010 to August 2011. In 2013, she was cast in the role of art dealer Ava Jerome on General Hospital. She has been nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards, winning three of them for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Rick Hearst appeared on General Hospital as Ric Lansing from 2002-2009. He's recently returned to the role and is back to shaking things up in Port Charles. Rick has had a long career in daytime and also known for his roles on Guiding Light, Young and the Restless and The Bold & The Beautiful. Rick Hearst appeared on General Hospital as Ric Lansing from 2002-2009. He's recently returned to the role and is back to shaking things up in Port Charles. Rick has had a long career in daytime and also known for his roles on Guiding Light, Young and the Restless and The Bold & The Beautiful. Rick has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award seven times, winning for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" in 2004 and 2007 for his General Hospital role, after previously winning "Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series" for Guiding Light in 1991. He has also been nominated for four Soap Opera Digest Awards, winning "Outstanding Villain" for The Young and the Restless in 2001. Rick holds the distinction of being the only living actor to have appeared on all four remaining soap operas.
All Shows are 21+ unless otherwise specified.
- All Sales are Final. We do not allow refunds or exchanges unless the show is canceled or rescheduled.
We require a two-item minimum per person in the showroom. This can be met with any food or drink items from our menu.
The Comedy Vault is committed to making our shows as accessible as possible. Our main entrance and seating area are wheelchair accessible; however, please note that our restrooms require navigating two steps. If you require assistance or specific seating arrangements, we encourage you to contact us at comedyvaultbatavia@gmail.com before your visit. Additionally, please include any accessibility needs in the "Notes" section when purchasing your tickets so we can reserve an appropriate spot for you. Our team is happy to help ensure you have the best experience possible!
Maura West and Rick Hearst LIVE at The Comedy Vault in Batavia, April 11th, 2026
Join two of General Hospital's most devious characters, Maura West and Rick Hearst take the stage to discuss some of their best Ava Jerome and Ric Lansing moments. Ask your questions and purchase a VIP ticket for a post show meet and greet with autographs and a photo op.
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This show is 16+. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 30+.
All persons attending this show must show a valid government ID to be let in.
Maura West began her career in 1995 when she was cast Carly Tenney on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns; she remained with the soap until its series finale on September 17, 2010. West later went on to portray Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless from September 2010 to August 2011. In 2013, she was cast in the role of art dealer Ava Jerome on General Hospital. She has been nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards, winning three of them for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Rick Hearst appeared on General Hospital as Ric Lansing from 2002-2009. He's recently returned to the role and is back to shaking things up in Port Charles. Rick has had a long career in daytime and also known for his roles on Guiding Light, Young and the Restless and The Bold & The Beautiful. Rick Hearst appeared on General Hospital as Ric Lansing from 2002-2009. He's recently returned to the role and is back to shaking things up in Port Charles. Rick has had a long career in daytime and also known for his roles on Guiding Light, Young and the Restless and The Bold & The Beautiful. Rick has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award seven times, winning for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" in 2004 and 2007 for his General Hospital role, after previously winning "Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series" for Guiding Light in 1991. He has also been nominated for four Soap Opera Digest Awards, winning "Outstanding Villain" for The Young and the Restless in 2001. Rick holds the distinction of being the only living actor to have appeared on all four remaining soap operas.
All Shows are 21+ unless otherwise specified.
- All Sales are Final. We do not allow refunds or exchanges unless the show is canceled or rescheduled.
We require a two-item minimum per person in the showroom. This can be met with any food or drink items from our menu.
Please call our box office or email us at comedyvaultbatavia@gmail.com for more information. We encourage all patrons with disabilities to contact us so we can make appropriate accommodations.