Arcade Comedy Theater

Chris and Matty's Champagne Social Club
2023-11-11 22:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 & Matty’s Champagne Social Club!
A variety show that blends together the magic of the speakeasy experience with the smokey and tantalizing atmosphere of your favorite comedy show. Join your hosts Chris Duvall & Matty Frances as you journey through a night of comedy and music that only happens once and only happens here.

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Speakeasy
2023-11-11 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Speakeasy invites some of Pittsburgh’s funniest storytellers to tell a true story while musician FeralCat and DJ Fadewell provide a real time soundtrack. But when the story ends, we’re just getting started. Host Alan Olifson (Moth, WordPlay) takes you behind the story, interviewing each storyteller to ask the burning questions you’d ask if you were sitting next to them at the bar. It’s Late Night for the NPR set. ,
Performers:
Shannon Reed: A Western Pennsylvania native, Shannon Reed is the author of Why Did I Get a B? And Other Mysteries We’re Discussing in the Faculty Lounge and the forthcoming Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries and One Last Page Before Lights Out. She is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and a professor in Pitt’s creative writing program.
Tami Dixon: Tami is a Gemini waiting for a dog to appear on her doorstep, preferably a dog named Sandwich. She enjoys playing theatre games, walking in forests, and eating ice cream. She loves talking to strangers. Her show, South Side Stories, is being Revisited at City Theatre in January. Please come.

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Arcade Hootenanny
2023-11-11 20:00 | 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. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh’s best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story. Produced by Nick Jaramillo.

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Speakeasy
2023-11-11 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Speakeasy invites some of Pittsburgh’s funniest storytellers to tell a true story while musician FeralCat and DJ Fadewell provide a real time soundtrack. But when the story ends, we’re just getting started. Host Alan Olifson (Moth, WordPlay) takes you behind the story, interviewing each storyteller to ask the burning questions you’d ask if you were sitting next to them at the bar. It’s Late Night for the NPR set. ,
Performers:Shannon Reed: A Western Pennsylvania native, Shannon Reed is the author of Why Did I Get a B? And Other Mysteries We’re Discussing in the Faculty Lounge and the forthcoming Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries and One Last Page Before Lights Out. She is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and a professor in Pitt’s creative writing program.
Tami Dixon: Tami is a Gemini waiting for a dog to appear on her doorstep, preferably a dog named Sandwich. She enjoys playing theatre games, walking in forests, and eating ice cream. She loves talking to strangers. Her show, South Side Stories, is being Revisited at City Theatre in January. Please come.

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The Latchkey Kids
2023-11-10 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
OK. So. We were just walking in the woods after school when we saw this plastic bag, right? It was under a bunch of leaves and sticks and stuff, but we could tell right away it was something really cool. I’ll bring it to school tomorrow but you can’t tell anyone. You won’t even believe it.
The Latchkey Kids Found an Old Playboy in the Woods: Improv comedy in discreet packaging. Friday, 11/10 at 9.

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Fondue for Two: Homecoming Dance
2023-11-10 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 outfits! punch!) without the worst parts (heterosexuality, grinding) for a night of comedy. With special guests, Whitney Mor, Sara Kantner and Moop Troop, it’s sure to be a night to remember!

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Pgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2023-11-09 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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Arcade Anniversary: the smallest show in town
2023-11-05 14:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
“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 amazing cast of Pittsburgh’s finest musicians, comedians, and special guests for a one-of-a-kind evening of acoustic music, comedy, storytelling and more—all we are missing is YOU!
This show is appropriate for ages 5 and up
The Smallest Show in Town would like this experience to be accessible to everyone. Feel free to use the Pay as You Wish option to name your own price. This option is only available for advance ticket sales. Thank you for your support! – Chris Leone
Presented as part of Arcade’s 10th anniversary celebration.

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Arcade Anniversary: Level Up Stand Up
2023-11-04 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
One of Arcade’s longest running stand-up comedy showcases, Level Up presents our favorite comics in a special “pass-the-mic” format. A perfect way to close out your Saturday night in our second floor theater — a room comics say is the “best room for comedy” in the city. Find out for yourself!
Featuring

Aaron Kleiber (closing)
Brittany Alexis
Chris Duvall
Melanie White
Jason Clark
Aarik Nesby
Kayleigh Dumas
Lorenzo DiSilvio

Presented as part of Arcade’s 10th anniversary celebration!

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Irony City presents: Anniversary Improv Showcase
2023-11-04 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The veteran improv comedy troupe Irony City has been a part of the comedy community since before Arcade even existed — and since we’ve opened our doors, they’ve been monthly performers on our stages. They’ll be headlining the evening alongside a trio of established troupes.
Featuring Ricky Romance, BIPOCALYPSE and more.
Presented as part of Arcade’s 10th anniversary celebration!

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You're the Next Contestant: Family Feud
2023-11-04 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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.” Featuring comedy teams fielded by two Arcade co-founders, Abby Fudor and Mike Rubino. Hosted by Jennifer Holz and Fred Frances with technical production by Aaron Tarnow.
Presented as part of Arcade’s 10th anniversary celebration!

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Unlocking 811: Arcade Benefit Show
2023-11-03 22:30 | 811 Liberty Avenue, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233, United States
Join us for a special late night event back where it all started: Arcade Comedy Theater is returning to 811 Liberty Avenue (now known as Liberty Magic) for a one-night-only (ever?) performance!
Hosted by the dynamic duo of Brad Stephenson and Jalina McClarin, “Unlocking 811” invites you to an after-hours exclusive event filled with improv, stand-up and a few surprises.
We’ve been given the keys to our old building, and so our headlining performance will be a Key Party: pairs of improvisers will be dropping their names in to a hat to cast the show. Including duos Abby Fudor and John Feighter; Jerome Fitzgerald and Anna C Reilly; Erica Sera and Nick Jaramillo; Cindy Dallas and Tayja Simmons; Mike Rubino and more. The evening also includes a set from comedian Sean Collier and magic from Lee Terbosic — both of whom originally performed at Arcade’s grand opening 10 years ago!
Tickets are $40 for individuals or $60 for a pair of tickets. Your ticket price includes two adult beverages (champagne or beer!) and a dessert from Cafe iO — the proceeds of the ticket benefit Arcade Comedy Theater.

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The Stand-Up Laboratory
2023-11-03 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The Laboratory is where comedy comes alive!
Take a peek into the joke-writing process as stand-up comics from around Pittsburgh take the stage to present their brand new material. The jokes you hear tonight could end up being a part of a comedian’s next big stand-up special!
Presented as part of the Arcade 10th Anniversary celebration!

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Anniversary Variety Pack
2023-11-03 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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!
Presented as part of Arcade’s 10th Anniversary Celebration!

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House Team Hot Spot: Anniversary Hotties
2023-11-03 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Arcade’s house team program features four different troupes, totaling over 35 performers! For our anniversary, we are mixing up all of the teams into a special jam night that highlights both short form games and long form scenes. It’s a perfect way to see the amazing talent within our home-grown improv program.
Hosted by Jennifer Holz

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Anniversary Warm Up ACT with Nonsense
2023-11-02 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!
This special Your Act production is the community kick-off event for our 10th Anniversary celebration!

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Saturday Night Raw with Ricky Romance
2023-10-28 22:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
An Improvised Cage Match for the Ages!
Each month at Raw, two members of Ricky Romance invite their favorite improvisers to finally settle the score: who has the funniest friends. You’ll see Pittsburgh’s most experienced improvisers playing together on exciting one-night only, cagematch style teams that Ricky will smoothly take credit for! (Don’t worry, we don’t watch wrestling either). Ages 16+

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Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Comedy
2023-10-28 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show
“Best Nerd Fantasy Come to Life” by Pittsburgh Magazine“A neo-geek wet dream” – Pittsburgh City Paper
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. A recurring cast of characters (a dwarf, a monk, a rogue, a sorcerer and a fighter) 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.
Runtime: 75 minutes

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Well Known Strangers
2023-10-28 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Coulda caught those kids that egged the house on Devil’s eve if not for those dang tight hamstrings? Woulda spooked your neighbors so good they would have never spoken to you but you are just too nice to go through with it? Shoulda hosted the best halloween party your neighborhood has ever seen if not for being unable to dance? In their new show, Well Known Strangers will take inspiration from an audience member based on a big Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda from Halloweens past and weave the information into a hilarious mockumentary-style show. You’ll see a world where that Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda came true and how it affects the characters in that humorous alternate version of reality.
Veteran improv team Well Known Strangers have been performing long-form improv for over a decade. They are excited to make an audience member more “well known” for this super fun show!

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Wild Wild Mid-West Stand-Up
2023-10-27 22:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The fastest guns in the kinda-west bring you some of the hottest stand-up Liberty Ave has ever seen! Join Ryder Olle and Dan Docimo as they bring their deep dish, Chicago style comedy to Pittsburgh! Featuring Arcade Comedy favorite Ellen Lundie and hosted by touring comedian Chris Scriva.
This is a stand-up comedy show you will not want to miss! Catch Dan and Ryder now for only $15 before they blow up!

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Select Start: Nightmare on Liberty Avenue
2023-10-27 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
One, Two, Select Start’s Coming For You
Three, Four, Better Suggest Some More
Five, Six, Left You Shift
Seven, Eight, Stay Up Late
Nine, Ten, Never Improv Again.
Let Select Start haunt you through your dreams this spooky season. Enjoy fast-paced short form improv games sparked by audience suggestions. Featuring special guests Danielle Cerrie and Bob Rudenborg. Costumes encouraged.

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Mini Dungeon's Merry Go Round
2023-10-27 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
It’s spooky season so join Mini Dungeon and their friends Barbara, A Mother & Kevin’s Garage at the abandoned theme park for a questionably creepy ride aboard the Merry Go Round. From one suggestion watch as each team takes a ‘round’ on mini’s carnival of frights improv ride and uses the previous set as their inspiration for an evening of collaborative comedy fun.
Featuring:Stand up: Melanie WhiteImprov Teams: Barbara, A Mother & Kevin’s Garage

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Impolitic: Sketch Comedy Show
2023-10-27 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
A sketch comedy show that takes current events, local news, political punditry and a dash of the surreal and mashes it all together into one giant meatball of fun!
If you’re feeling spooked by the Republican primary debates and are hungry for a little levity, join us for a night of laughs at those topics best avoided at Thanksgiving dinner.
From the writers who brought you a dance party of crudités in the Impolitic debut show of ‘22, comes another political journey through DeSantis Disney daydreams, juvenile Giuliani gags and Boeberts who just. Won’t. Leave.
Silliness is guaranteed. Substance? Well that’s debatable!

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Hot Jam with Ricky Romance
2023-10-26 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join Ricky Romance as they host Hot Jam, a long-form improv 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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Stand-Up Get Down
2023-10-21 22:00, 2023-10-21 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Standup Getdown is ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ for standup comedians!
LIVE COMEDY GAMESHOW – featuring TWO teams of THREE comedians who ‘compete’ through rounds testing their standup comedy ‘skills’ .. roasting, dirty jokes, crowd work, best material etc.. all judged by YOU, the audience! Hosted by Aaron Kleiber (x5 Best Pgh Comedian, Amazon) with sounds by kidmental! The BEST of Pittsburgh comedy and BEYOND.
Two performances: 8PM and 10PM

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Jerome &: Aarie x NOCASINO, Alice Hamilton, Erin Ross, & More!
2023-10-21 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 x NOCASINO
Special Guests: Erin Ross (improv), McKinnlee McElroy (stand-up)
Featuring: Raina Deerwater, Sara Kantner, & Nonsense!

Anything can happen at a Jerome & show! Expect a few more surprise guests!
Speaking of surprise guests: In from Los Angeles, Alice Hamilton!
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Jerome has featured at SF Sketchfest and other festivals from NYC to Chicagoland to San Diego and in-between. “Jerome &” has been running for over 5 years, rain or shine!
You’re in for a real treat!

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Bootleg Reboots
2023-10-20 22:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
“BOOTLEG REBOOTS”
Plot Synopsis: Five comedians are forced to improvise their way through a *REAL SPOOKY* movie that none of them have ever seen before! Will the audience suggestions be the hero or villain of the story? Will a list of character names help them at all?? Or will a poorly edited trailer confuse them even further??? It’s either a legendary blockbuster or a cinematic flop with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*
Directed by: Jeremiah Ion
Runtime: 75 minutes

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The Sleepover Comedy Show
2023-10-20 21:00 - 21:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
You’re invited to the Sleepover Comedy Show! Join the delightful trio Sleepover (Annie Harder, Mindy McHale, and Alexa Schwartz) for a night of laughter! Special guests will perform improv and stage mesmerizing and exquisitely written readings from the works of Stephanie Meyer! Featuring Ricky Romance, Steve Barth, and Regina Connolly.

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Bracket Night
2023-10-20 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 see six comedians duke it out in a battle of opinions as pop culture, food, and other stuff move through a competitive bracket. You’re in on the act too as the audience votes from their seats until a winner is determined!

Be sure to follow @Bracket_Night on instagram to help us complete the bracket for this show!

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