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Whose Brine Is It Anyway?Come for the pickles. Stay for the punchlines. Ready for some Vlasic improv? The dill-ightful cast of Whose Brine Is It Anyway? returns to Arcade Comedy Theater for a third year of fast-paced, pickle-packed improv comedy during Picklesburgh 2025! Relish the laughs as our quick-thinking performers serve up short-form, off-the-cuff scenes […]
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 […]
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.
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 […]
“Our Town” meets “Parks and Recreation”! Veteran improv team Kevin’s Garage guides you on a tour of a zany fictional town, its people, and their passions, culminating in a riotous town hall meeting — all inspired by your suggestions. This innovative new format mixes shortform games, longform storytelling, and immersive elements into a hilarious improvised […]
Death is a part of life, sure, but why take it so seriously? The Death Show turns sorrow into satire with a little inspiration from a soon-to-be dearly departed audience member. Join some of Pittsburgh's finest improvisers for one hilarious funeral, complete with eulogies, scenes, and even a few words from the recently deceased.
Local Author/Illustrator Celebrates Book Launch with Interactive Show for Kids Family-Friendly Event Features Kids Improv, Puppet Comedy, and a Sneak Peek at New Mystery Book Pittsburgh, PA–Young readers and families are invited to a one-of-a-kind book launch and comedy celebration on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Arcade Comedy Theater, as local children’s author/illustrator Sarah McDavis debuts the second book […]
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! Produced by Resident Host Team:
Nonsense, the improv duo of Steve Barth and Brad McNary, brings their unique, rapid-fire, chaotic style to the Arcade stage for a must-see Saturday night variety show. The hosts of Your ACT have invited some of their favorite performers to join them for an evening of rapid-fire, chaotic, energized comedy. Expect the unexpected when Nonsense […]
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.
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 […]
Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. First, the form known as the "TJ & Dave," – patient, theatrical, naturalistic. Second, the "Zumpf" – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you're simply looking for an entertaining show or you're a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, […]
It’s musical mayhem as seven comedians improvise their way through a monster movie none of them have ever seen! Will they defeat their rivals or will the entire city be destroyed? Witness legendary battles and ballads with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS* Feat. Choir Consequences, String & The Beans, and Sarah Schultz Directed / Hosted by: Jeremiah Ion […]
BETA STAGE PRESENTS: SMALL SPOONS: A Short Form Improv Showcase Buckle up. Small Spoons is dishing out a night of unpredictable, high-octane short form improv—sharp games, chaotic energy, and comedy that doesn’t play it safe. Born in Arcade’s Short Form Performance Lab, this new team is pushing short form into strange, delightful territory. Quick-thinking, fearless […]
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh's longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are […]
Join us on the fourth Sunday of each month for Lucky Draw! This is an interactive improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn on the spot at random. Arcade's Academy students, team members, or any other improvisers can put their names into the box and be picked to come on stage to […]
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Level Up Stand Up is Arcade Comedy Theater's monthly stand up showcase. This month we'll be joined by...Georgia Warder, Level Up's featured act, who left the closet and a small town in West Virginia to pursue both comedy and tolerance. With a sharp work ethic and a sharper wit, Warder quickly became a regular at […]
Comedy veterans Irony City explore Pittsburgh, one Jagoff at a time. A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers. We’ve all been there: acted out at a wedding when there was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – […]
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.
A sketch show featuring spicy jokes and burlesque to beat the summer heat!
Join us for The Neighboorhoodlums starring Kevin's Garage - a improv show (team or teams) event!
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! Arcade Comedy Theater presents Penny Arcade, an interactive comedy experience ideal for kids 4 to 8 years old! This 60-minute show encourages children and their parents to unleash their imaginations and sense of humor. Penny Arcade fosters collaboration, listening skills, and silliness for everyone at […]
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring special guest Nilesh Shah.
B!tch Please: CENSORED! Join us Friday, August 9 at 8 PM at Arcade Comedy Theater for a one-night-only comedy show that dives into the history of censorship, modesty, and the many, many things women were told not to do—like take up space, show a little ankle, or say what’s really on their funkin' minds. To […]
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 […]
Come see our IMPROV 101 Speedrun students show off their brand new comedy skills in this Sunday afternoon class show, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Beth Geatches!
Come see Arcade's stars of tomorrow as they introduce a cavalcade of unique comedic characters from our CHARACTER WORK intensive, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Sara Kanter!
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.
Come see our STAND-UP 102: Advanced Stand-Up Comedy students showcase their comedy skills in this Sunday afternoon stand-up slammer, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Sean Collier!
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
There are all sorts of nervous symptoms comedians get, but only one makes it actually harder to do stand-up: dry mouth. At (Really, Really) Drybar, comics will have to do fresh jokes while their mouths are full of dry material. Come help us answer questions like: "Can you talk about love with dried dates in […]
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! Produced by Resident Host Team: TBA
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.
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 […]
Hot Dog Accessories is back with an off-the-rails night of long form improv, and this time—we're going cinematic. Join us for Hot Dog Picture Show, where we take two real student films (yes, actual ones!) by Jeremiah Ion and use them as the inspiration for a wild, character-driven Slacker set that hops between story lines […]
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
It’s musical mayhem as seven comedians improvise their way through a monster movie none of them have ever seen! Will they defeat their rivals or will the entire city be destroyed? Witness legendary battles and ballads with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*Feat. TBADirected / Hosted by: Jeremiah IonFX / Tech by: James Jameson
Join us on the fourth Sunday of each month for Lucky Draw! This is an interactive improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn on the spot at random. Arcade's Academy students, team members, or any other improvisers can put their names into the box and be picked to come on stage to […]
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 us for The Death Show - a improv show (team or teams) event!
Greetings from Select Start Island… where everything is made up and the laughs are non-stop! Buckle up for a completely improvised comedy adventure brought to you by Pittsburgh’s own Select Start, live at Arcade Comedy Theater.
This month’s test stage at Arcade Comedy Theater is a tasty snack! This month features a comedy duo, student films, and an experiment in inebriated improv. So sit back, relax, and laugh as we bring comedy to your table. INCUDED ACTS:- Malort Mayhem (with Tyler Ray Kendrick)- Student Films by Jeremiah Ion- Butter Hamlet (a […]
Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. First, the form known as the "TJ & Dave," – patient, theatrical, naturalistic. Second, the "Zumpf" – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you're simply looking for an entertaining show or you're a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, […]
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh's longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are […]