You can buy advance tickets for all our shows through Showclix, our ticketing partner. When you click “Get Tickets” for the show you want, you’ll be directed to the Showclix website, where you can complete your purchase using a credit or debit card. If you prefer, you can also buy tickets in person at the Arcade Box Office before the show, using either cash or a card. For groups of 10 or more, please go to our Group Sales page.
Ed & Day in The Burgh present | A Night of EPIC Comedy @ Arcade Comedy Theater June 29 | 5p (Doors at 4:30p) Starring |Ed BaileyDay Bracey Featuring |Marcus CoxBrittany Alexis Music | ZanoBrew | New France Brewing FREE showFREE brew samplesLive recording of Ed & Day in The Burgh Sponsored by |Barrel & […]
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's newest stand up comics debut the material they developed in our 8-week Stand Up 101 class! Hosted by class instructor Sean Collier.
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh's best comedians and its rising stars.
Pittsburgh is home to some of the most unique voices in comedy. Sometimes you'll hear about somebody's dating misadventures...others, you're learning exactly why you should learn jiu jitsu. But whether you're a lover, a fighter, or a confused pacifist with , you'll definitely laugh your glutes off at Level Up Stand-Up. Featured Comedians:Natalie "The Fearless" […]
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. The evening is […]
A night where pushing the envelope is encouraged and gasps are expected. Although true lads and ladies of the night partake in a different kind of evening entertainment, the comedy talents of Colton Taylor, Natalie Wickman, Brandi Roberts, Lizzie Martin and headliner Aarik Nesby will have you feeling just as satisfied. There’s no safer space […]
Take a trip down memory lane with B!tch Please: 1984 to celebrate our producer, Mary Q 's big 4-0 with a 1980s throwback party show! The B words have their hair teased and their neon leg warmers ready to bring you an evening packed with laughs, nostalgia, and iconic moments from the year that brought […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and discovery at "The Comedy Rising Stars of Class 01/2024"! Presented by Learnmore Jonasi, this special showcase introduces the newest talents in local stand-up comedy straight from the Class of 01/2024
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh's best comedians and its rising stars.
Arcade Comedy Theater's popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! Each month, see a new lineup of some of Pittsburgh's best comics alongside up-and-coming and touring guests. BYOB or grab a drink from our bar, and get ready for a fun and affordable night of comedy in the Cultural District.
Come see Arcade's newest stand up comics perform their material after an accelerated version of our Stand Up 101 class! Hosted by class instructor Brittany Alexis.
Get ready for a show filled with non-stop, side-splitting hilarity at "Barrel of Laughs," perfectly timed with the Barrel & Flow Fest! This isn't just any comedy show—it's a rollercoaster of razor-sharp wit and larger-than-life personalities that will leave you gasping for air and craving more. Don't miss out on the coolest comedy event in […]
Join us for an evening of bawdy humor and raunchy tales. Pearls will be clutched, loins girded and lips pursed. But through those lips slips a giggle, because no one can resist the raucous and rowdy lads and ladies of the night.
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh's brightest comedic talents! Host Brittany Alexis brings some of her funniest few friends to the stage for an entertaining night of stand-up. This show promises a lineup of hilarious performances that will keep you laughing long after the show ends. Whether you're a lifelong comedy […]
The green room is a special place for comedians outside of what the audience sees of them on stage. The green room is filled with crazy convos, joke ideas, roasting, terrible opinions, comedians just being themselves before they perform, also the dreaded lineup of who’s going first and who’s going last. On Oct 19th we’re […]
BETA STAGE IS BACK! Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY* *if today is the fourth Saturday of the month
The Porch Party is a family-friendly evening of music, story-telling and laughter--truly appropriate for ALL ages. This month's show will feature special Halloween and Harvest themes!
BETA STAGE IS BACK! Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY* *if today is the fourth Saturday of the month
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh's best comedians and its rising stars.
The Porch Party is a family-friendly evening of music, story-telling and laughter--truly appropriate for ALL ages.
Real Pittsburgh Stories: Dad Life! Well, producer and host Dave Stewart is a dad now, so he's invited several of his very funny dad friends to come and share some hilarious stories with all yinz! The SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY of Real Pittsburgh Stories features Don Arner, Chris Nakis, Marcus Cox, and Eric Damon, a group of […]
It's the last weekend of the year and Select Start is going all out. Inspired by SNL, we proudly present: Select Start Live! In addition to the classic improv comedy that Select Start is known for, there will be drag performances by Andi Whorehol, stand up from Amanda Averell, and sketches performed and written by […]
BETA STAGE IS BACK! Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY* *if today is the fourth Saturday of the month
It's the last weekend of the year and Select Start is going all out. Inspired by SNL, we proudly present: Select Start Live! In addition to the classic improv comedy that Select Start is known for, there will be drag performances by Andi Whorehol, stand up from Amanda Averell, and sketches performed and written by […]
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh's best comedians and its rising stars.
Stand up comedy is all about finding the funny in everyday life. Usually, it doesn't matter if what you're saying is true, as long as it's hilarious. 'Admit One' gives you, the audience, the chance to call comedians out! You'll hear four riotous tales, and it'll be your job to figure out if the comic […]
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. The evening is […]
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? - a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us in our black box theater upstairs Thursday, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh's most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not […]
"Every comic knows that ""working blue"" means taking risks—and at Blue Light Special, Pittsburgh’s funniest comedians are turning the dial from mild to wild! Watch as they transform harmless quips into hilariously raunchy jokes whenever the stage light flips. Featuring:Host: Zivan VasquezShannon NormanBlair ParkerCass GoodworthJared HelferXazrianna Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind comedy experience at Arcade Comedy. […]
BETA STAGE IS BACK! Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY* *if today is the fourth Saturday of the month
Stand-up comedy is all about finding the funny in everyday life. Usually, it doesn't matter if what you're saying is true as long as it's hilarious. 'Admit One' gives you, the audience, the chance to call comedians out! You'll hear four riotous tales, and it'll be your job to figure out if the comic is […]
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. The evening is […]
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh's best comedians and its rising stars.
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh’s brightest comedic talents! Brittany Alexis brings some of her funniest few friends to the stage for an entertaining night of stand-up. This show promises a lineup of hilarious performances that will keep you laughing long after the show ends. Whether you’re a lifelong comedy fan […]
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with some of the Burgh's finest BIPOC comedians! Whether you're a deadpan fan, one-liner lover, or need a good story, these talented comics will surely satisfy your laugh-palette:Featuring:Zivan VasquezStacey FleurimeJo CrawfordBrittany AlexisWhitney Morand Brandon Johnson!
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? - a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us in our black box theater upstairs Thursday, February 20, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh's most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not […]
BETA STAGE IS GETTING CRAFTY! Get ready for a whirlwind of creativity in Crafty, an improv show where performers take audience-created arts & crafts and turn them into a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and crafting chaos!
The Arcade Academy Teachers work tirelessly all year to help the future comedians of Pittsburgh learn and grow in their craft, but they rarely get the chance to cut loose and perform together! The Teachers' Lounge will showcase all the comedic forms that the Arcade Academy offers, starring the very funny people who teach those […]
Celebrate nationally acclaimed news anchor, Wolf Blitzer's birthday by attending a night of stand-up comedy with regionally acclaimed talent. Join Chrissy Costa, Rebecca Canterbury, and Cassi Bruno for some laughs at Arcade! Chrissy Costa is a comedian, writer, and humor columnist known for her acerbic wit, self-deprecating humor, and giant earrings. Before doing standup, she […]
How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, a new Joke Master will […]
Join The Butch and The Bi for an evening of ALL THINGS COMEDY! Featuring stand up comedy from Tyler Ray Kendrick and Zach Funk, music from Winchester Ghost's Brian Adams, and some of Pittsburgh's funniest improvisors!
How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, a new Joke Master will […]
The Moon Show is a late night-style comedy show hosted by Abby Evans an featuring a rotating line-up of female,femme presenting, LGBTQ performers of stand-up, drag, music, twerking, and everything else in between. Proceeds from this event benefit Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania (PPWP). Your generous support empowers PPWP to sustain its mission to provide […]
Being Irish and gay, Helen Wildy loves rainbows and parades. NYC-based Helen was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Her first comedy album “Bomb Threat” can be heard on Sirius XM. Helen has been named “Best Of” in comedy in Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Raleigh and has performed all over the US […]
Arcade Comedy Theater's family friendly "Penny Arcade" Improv troupe is taking a trip to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe! A whimsical drag show including puppets, comedy, and a drag queen story time. An experience yinz can only get dahntahn Pittsburgh!
Unleashing bitch energy through time, identity, and pure attitude—this one-night-only Pride edition of B!tch Please is here to slay. Featuring girls, gays, theys, and comedy royalty, the show blends improv, stand-up, drag, and unapologetic queerness into one fierce, unforgettable night. Because anyone can be a b!tch—and that’s something worth celebrating. With stand-up from Matty Malloy, […]
How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, a new Joke Master will […]
Arcade Comedy Theater's family friendly "Penny Arcade" Improv troupe is taking a trip to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe! A whimsical drag show including puppets, comedy, and a drag queen story time. An experience yinz can only get dahntahn Pittsburgh!
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh's best comedians and its rising stars.
