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A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Every choice creates a whole new reality... The twice-monthly Arcade Anthology is YOUR chance to command some of Pittsburgh's bravest improvisors, flinging them between […]
The award-winning Latchkey Kids present a night of raucous improv comedy and found footage VHS trash.
Jethro and Kristy Nolen are a married duo of veteran improvisers who create instant comedy from your suggestions—equal parts honesty, chaos, and love. Each performance is a one-of-a-kind mix of […]
Get ready for a hilarious evening with Jo Crawford, Mike DiGuglielmo, Lorenzo Disilvio, and Christina McNeese! They'll pass the mic relay-style, with each performer delivering a longer set for an […]
The Mon features six of the city's finest improvisers who take the stage to create a single, fully realized play—a monoscene. From a quick audience member interview, the cast […]
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams: Ready or Not, Horse Divorce, and Hostile Makeover Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set […]
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 […]
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think […]
The sketch comedy sensation returns! “Revue This” is an original sketch comedy experience unlike any other in Pittsburgh. Originally debuting in 2023, the sold-out sensation is back with brand new […]
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" […]
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:
The sketch comedy sensation returns! “Revue This” is an original sketch comedy experience unlike any other in Pittsburgh. Originally debuting in 2023, the sold-out sensation is back with brand new […]
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 […]
A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance […]
Join the Select Start team as we celebrate FriendsGIVING. You'll get a night full of our classic short-form improv, coupled with a FUNdraising basket raffle leading in to the biggest […]
Perfect for anyone leaving Thanksgiving dinner thinking “you couldn’t make this sh*t up if you tried”. Watch us take an audience interview and turn it into a dinner […]
See improv troupe Well Known Strangers perform an unscripted play based on audience suggestions. The scenes typically happen in close proximity in time and space. The storylines are often weird, […]
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 […]
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams: Ready or Not, Horse Divorce, and Hostile Makeover Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set […]
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 […]
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think […]
Level Up is a monthly show that highlights Pittsburgh's funniest comics and welcomes special guests from all over! This month we'll be joined by Abigail Elias, Geno, Jo Crawford, […]
SKETCH COMEDY INCUBATOR SPACE A staged reading for brand new sketch comedy. The Sketch Comedy Laboratory is an incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every other month, Sketch Lab […]
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. We’ve all been there: acted out at a wedding when there […]
Last five Minutes or Bust show of the year! Who will be victorious? Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian competes to try […]
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 […]
After eight weeks of writing, workshopping, and mic time, these new comedians are ready to bring the laughs!Join the students of Arcade’s Stand-Up Comedy Class as they take the stage […]
Get ready for a night of comedy that hits all the right notes!After weeks of singing, rhyming, and dancing their hearts out, the students of Arcade’s Musical Improv 401 class […]
After eight weeks of finding the funny and mastering the game of the scene, these students are ready to show off their improv skills!Join the cast of Improv 103: Game […]
It all starts here! After eight weeks of learning the fundamentals of “Yes, And,” these new improvisers are ready to hit the stage.Join the students of Improv 101: Foundations for […]
After eight weeks of bold choices and strong scenework, these students are ready to bring it all to the stage!Join the cast of Improv 102: Scenework for a night of […]
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams: Ready or Not, Horse Divorce, and Hostile Makeover Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set […]
After weeks of writing, brainstorming, and cracking each other up, these new comedy writers are ready to share their funniest ideas!Join the students of Sketch 101 as they present a […]
A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance […]
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" […]
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 45-minute […]
This month at Comedy Bingo Night: a special holiday taskmaster-themed edition, hosted by the Lord of Misrule! She will require that the improvisers complete a series of holiday themed tasks […]
Co-Workers! Is a mixture of short and long form improv that creates the most exciting type of entertainment…middle management comedy! Come join us to see who has been stealing your […]
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 […]
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams: Ready or Not, Horse Divorce, and Hostile Makeover Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set […]
Fool Moon is an live game show where comedians are not what they seem. Come watch as our team of improvisers build the story of a village preyed upon by […]
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 […]
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think […]
It's our last show 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 […]
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:
It's our last show 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 […]
Seventeen-year stand-up comedy veteran Subhah Agarwal has been seen on HBO, NBC, Hulu, and more. Now she’s returning to the Arcade Theater for a hilarious night of comedy covering everything […]
A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance […]
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 […]
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 […]