Arcade Comedy Theater

Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
2025-01-23 20:00, 2025-01-24 20:00, 2025-02-01 20:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
We are so back!
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab.
Sketch Lab Report Vol 1 returns after its rib-tickling summer debut, featuring performances from Cynthia Dallas, Jerome Fitzgerald, Beth Geatches, Jeffrey Johnson, Tal Kroser, Devin Marshall, Mercy Odhner, and Alistair Spatz.
Written by Eoin Carney, Stefanie Gee, Jeremiah Ion, Ryan Nuzzo, Asher O’Briant, Kevin O’Brien, Megha Pai, Erin Ross, Matt Solter, and Xazrianna Walker. Directed by Connor McCanlus.
Only four chances to see it:Thursday, January 23rdFriday, January 24thFriday, January 31stSaturday, February 1st

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House Team Hot Spot
2025-01-24 19:00, 2025-01-31 19:00, 2025-02-07 19:00, 2025-02-14 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s comedy scene as they turn your wild suggestions into unforgettable moments of pure comedic gold. Don’t miss out on the laughs—grab your tickets now and fill your Friday with fiery fun!

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Blue Light Special
2025-01-24 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
“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. It’s clean comedy with just the right touch of dirt!”

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Beta Stage
2025-01-25 18:00
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

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Well Known Strangers
2025-01-25 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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.

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Knights of the Arcade : Epic D&D Adventure
2025-01-25 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 rolled and projected on the theater wall.

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Lucky Draw
2025-01-26 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 play.
Each month we will assemble a special guest team for our “Lucky Draws” to improvise with. Your name could be drawn to do fun and fast paced short-form games, or be pulled to be in a long-form montage! If you’re just looking for a fun, unique night out, you’ll get a chance to see some inventive and exciting new comedy!
This month’s special guests will be members of Kevin’s Garage.

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Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
2025-01-31 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
We are so back!
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab.
Sketch Lab Report Vol 1 returns after its rib-tickling summer debut, featuring performances from Cynthia Dallas, Jerome Fitzgerald, Beth Geatches, Jeffrey Johnson, Tal Kroser, Devin Marshall, Mercy Odhner, and Alistair Spatz.
Written by Eoin Carney, Stefanie Gee, Jeremiah Ion, Ryan Nuzzo, Asher O’Briant, Kevin O’Brien, Megha Pai, Erin Ross, Matt Solter, and Xazrianna Walker. Directed by Connor McCanlus.
Only four chances to see it:
Thursday, January 23rd
Friday, January 24th
Friday, January 31st
Saturday, February 1st

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Select Start Improv Show
2025-01-31 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
In 2023 Select Start Stole the Show… now, down to only (Ocean’s) eight players, there’s something missing from this heist crew… so now we’re planning to Steal The Talent. Join us while we put some improvisers through the wringer and see if they have what it takes to crew up with two-time Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best Comedian Act. Inspire the show with your suggestions and see us mint our new teammates live.

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Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
2025-02-01 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month.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 – afterwards wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?”Each show, the audience shares stories about some real Jagoff moments, sparking hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City.

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Admit One: A Storytelling Experience
2025-02-01 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 spitting truth or spreading lies! Featuring:
Ellen LundieKimberly BennetEben ParkerAbby Evans,and your host, Zivan Vasquez

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Your ACT with Nonsense
2025-02-02 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 guided by Nonsense!

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The Stand Up Laboratory
2025-02-06 22:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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.

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Level Up Stand Up
2025-02-07 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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.

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Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
2025-02-08 14:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 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 any age through a hands-on approach to theater. Whether your child is a natural performer or a thoughtful observer, the show adapts to each individual, giving everyone a unique and hilarious experience they’ll talk about for a long time! Penny Arcade is a fun and innovative show you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
Important information:

Runtime: 60 minutes
Tickets $12 per person (discounts for groups of 4 or 6)
Suitable for ALL ages
Parents must be present at all times
The theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers
Child-appropriate concessions available

What to Expect
Penny Arcade was designed to include activities and subject matter appropriate for kids aged 4 to 8 — the experience is a fun, goofy time for everyone in the room!
Through games and activities, guests will learn about the foundations of improv comedy: collaboration, support, and listening. Kids can hop up and interact with the performers, use their imaginations, and get silly. By the end of the show, every guest is a “Penny Player” and has the opportunity to engage with the show and unleash their sense of humor!
While we encourage everyone in the room to engage with the production, it’s not a requirement. Children are encouraged to do what’s most comfortable for them. There are moments when everyone will be sitting down watching a live comedy performance, and when we’re all dancing and moving about the space. Quiet rooms will also be available if a family needs to step out and take a break.

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The Sketch Comedy Lab
2025-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 features sketches from writers who have attended our writers room and are performed by a roster of comedic actors. See cutting edge comedy and new scripted works written by some of the city’s funniest up-and-coming writers.
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $10 / $5 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+ (fee waived)

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Arcade Hootenanny
2025-02-08 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 Mary Ann Augustine.

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Co-Workers
2025-02-08 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Arcade Comedy Theater invites you to invites you to peek behind the curtain at the lives of the people you work with. Combining short-form and long-form improv to create a full-length narrative show of the most exciting kind of entertainment…Middle Management Improv!

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Comedy Confidential
2025-02-08 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 or just looking for a fun night out, Comedy Confidential is the perfect escape into the world of humor. Come for an unforgettable evening filled with surprises, camaraderie, and, of course, a whole lot of laughter!

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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2025-02-09 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! Each month, performers can sign up to be randomly placed on an improv ensemble team that will exist for just one night only.
As an audience member, you’ll see the cutting edge of improv comedy, all inspired by a few suggestions.

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Comedy Bingo with Barbara, A Mother
2025-02-14 21:00
Come celebrate Valentine’s day with a fun and laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play Bingo between comedy acts. Featuring comedy, characters, and improv from your hosts for the evening, Barbara, a Mother! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes!

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Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv
2025-02-15 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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: Moop Troop

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Throwing Shades
2025-02-15 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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!

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Short Form Jelly with Select Start
2025-02-16 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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.

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Got Rights?
2025-02-20 22:00 - 23:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 a show. It is practice, a place to try new jokes, adjust old ones, and, most importantly, take risks and make mistakes. Whether it’s good, bad, funny, or crass, YOU decide if you want to laugh. Got Rights? is the mic to support and enjoy the incredible talent from our vibrant comedy community. Bring your friends, your laughter, and your keen comedy judgment for a night of fresh perspectives and bold humor.

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