Your ACT with Nonsense
Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot.
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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 cooky drag cabaret made up of equal parts charm, fabulousness, and mischief.
Join The Latchkey Kids for award-winning improv, music, and whatever...
Frank, Kevin, Matt, & Mindy are at it again! This time around, they each invited a friend. Join Moop Troop on a voyage of comedy, with live original music, improv […]
The Ampersand Show, the show that brings you more, gives you stand up & improv & music all in one ticket! Hosted by Zach Funk you'll get Brandon Schell & Krish Mohan & Sleepover & Amy Mmhmm in a single show!
There’s “Yes &” and then there’s “Jerome &” the comedy variety show that combines improv, live music, sketch, stand-up, & you! This month: Montaja Simmons (improv) Richie Colosimo (music) Megha […]
A Drag Comedy Show Pittsburgh's own "Spicy Siren" returns to the Arcade Comedy Theater Stage, serving her quintessential brand of mischievous banter and salacious vocals. Chicanery audiences should be prepared […]
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is an incubator space where featured comics work on new material in front of a live audience.
Bring your team or an act! 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 […]
The Latchkey Kids have had enough and are going on strike!
An interactive comedy game show Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. Each month, you'll […]
Theres “Yes &” and then there's “Jerome &” the comedy variety show that combines improv, live music, sketch, stand-up, & you! It's the hottest ticket in town: JFLE (Jerome & […]
An improvised comedy show inspired by our favorite TV shows. Featured this month: Jeopardy!
See the future of Pittsburgh comedy A new comedy showcase featuring up-and-coming performers from our Arcade Academy.
Bring your team or an act! 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 […]
A halloween drag comedy show! Pittsburgh's own "Spicy Siren" returns to the Arcade Comedy Theater Stage, serving her quintessential brand of mischievous banter and salacious vocals. With Halloween around the […]
Introducing a brand new show! Doomscroll is an interactive comedy show like you've never seen before! If you ever miss using your phone during a show (or wonder if your […]
An improv variety show inspired by the 90s.
Looking to relax? Have a drink, kick your feet up, and just laugh that fine A** off? Well, then, look no further than the smooth and sultry vibes of Chris […]
An interactive comedy game show Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. Each month, you'll […]
Theres “Yes &” and then there's “Jerome &” the comedy variety show that combines improv, live music, sketch, stand-up, & you! It's the hottest ticket in town: Musical Guests: Aarie […]
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 […]
The reigning queen of drag at Arcade, Chi Chi, hosts a classic variety show filled with surprise guests, short and sweet acts, and lots of must-see comedy. See performances from the sketch comedy collective Moop Troop, a musical performance from babyGRAND (Connor McCanlus and Missy Moreno) and more!
A live game show where YOU could be on stage and win big! Arcade's classic production You're the Next Contestant returns to the stage for a brand new performance of "Family Feud."
"The smallest show with the biggest heart" If you enjoy, sharing music, laughter, love and connectedness, you belong at The Smallest Show in Town! Join host Chris Leone, and his […]
Grab your best pastel tux with ruffles and a hot date because it’s time for homecoming!! Improv duo Fondue for Two brings you the the best parts of Homecoming (fun […]
Improv comedy in discreet packaging.
A variety show that blends together the magic of the speakeasy experience with the smokey and tantalizing atmosphere of your favorite comedy show.
Bracket Night (Taylor's Version) will be the event of the year (with no Ticketmaster fees)! Join 4 comedians and certified Swifties as they hilariously argue which of Taylor Swift's songs is the best. They argue, the audience votes, Tay-Tay remains the QUEEN. Eras outfits encouraged!
Theres “Yes &” and then there’s “Jerome &” – sketch comedy, stand-up, live music, and you! Musical Guests Buscrates! Stand-up from Amanda Averell! Improv from Imani Emanuel, featuring Raina Deerwater, Sara Kantner, & Nonsense, and SURPRISE GUESTS!
The holiday season is upon us and the b words are putting on their pajamas to hang out and give you their fresh take on all your favorite rom coms. So join us as we binge on some Hallmark channel gold, and with meet-cutes and 'will they won't theys' and catfishes turned true love to make the stress of the holiday melt away.
The most fabulous way to spread holiday cheer, is to laugh with a drag queen loud enough for all to hear!
Bring your team or an act! 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 […]
Pop, Six, Squish, Uh-Uh, Cicero… Bullshit.
The Latchkey Kids tread the boards with improv guests Barbara, A Mother, Bear Hug, John Feightner, and Connor McCanlus. With a special musical performance by Christa Brook.
Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. Each month, you'll see six comedians duke it […]
The Grinch is sick of all this holiday cheer! Come to a variety show full of big laughs, bah-humbugs, and moldy fruitcakes at the ANTI-CHRISTMAS CABARET
Join improv team Hot Dog Accessories as we journey into the mind of a local musician. Their live musical performances will inspire improv scenes throughout the show where we will […]
Live from Pittsburgh, it's Select Start! Join us for our final show of the year, featuring drag performances, stand up, and sketches. Featuring Jose Queervo, Chi Chi de Vivre, and Tyler Ray Kendrick.
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.
Pittsburgh's "Spicy Siren" is back in the new year to make sure you a have fabulous start! Arcade Comedy Theater's self proclaimed, "Drag Princess" will dazzle you with her vocals, charm you with her wit, and make you question all of your choices... In a fun way of course!
A comedy variety show packed with videos, improv, music and more - all inspired by the 90s
A chill and cozy variety show filled with stand-up comedy, improv, and special guests.
Ready to be a comedy influencer? Doomscroll invites you to send DMs of Reels, Memes, Tiktoks, preshow, that influence the improv you will see in the show! Like, Follow, & Subscribe because we can't have the show without you!
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.
A fabulous drag cabaret and laugh riot variety show.
Join The Latchkey Kids and guests for this improv comedy show inspired by the crap we grew up watching.
Looking to relax? Have a drink, kick your feet up, and just laugh that fine A** off? Well, then, look no further than the smooth and sultry vibes of Chris […]
She's in her "11'o'clock number" era! Join Chi Chi for a night of drag, musical comedy, games and more!
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.
Looking to relax? Have a drink, kick your feet up, and just laugh that fine A** off? Well, then, look no further than the smooth and sultry vibes of Chris […]