Arcade Comedy Theater

Duo Two Ways
2025-07-25 19:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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, “wow.”
Scott was trained in Chicago. Fred was trained in Philadelphia. They met in the spring of 2023. They realized, “hey we really like performing together.” So they are doing that.

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Bootleg Reboots
2025-07-25 21:00
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
FX / Tech by: James Jameson

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Beta Stage
2025-07-26 18:00
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 performers. No scripts. No mercy. Just pure, unfiltered fun. Get ready to laugh and cry with tears!Come see what happens when the rules are thrown out and the spoons come out swinging.
Arcade Comedy Theater | July 26 | 6PM
ABOUT BETA STAGE – New and Experimental Comedy
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! Experience the excitement of being a part of the creative process as we provide a platform for producers to present and refine new ideas in front of a live audience. New concepts get the opportunity to be workshopped live, allowing for real-time feedback and audience interaction. This show is a part of Arcade’s incubator series, which is all about experimentation, trying new things, and elevating the art of comedy. This monthly showcase is the place to see tomorrow’s comedy today!

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Well Known Strangers
2025-07-26 20:00
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
2025-07-26 21:00
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
2025-07-27 19:30
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 Barbra, A Mother!

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Dear Halpractice
2025-08-01 19:00
come hang out with all of your new best friends
yes you’re invited to see our show
and then come practice with us for free

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Level Up Stand Up
2025-08-01 21:00
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 the Improv, a Roast Battle champion, and a full-time touring comedian. Ronnie Fleming, a Pittsburgh-based comedian. He’s also the writer of this bio which he wrote after an hour of looking in the mirror and shooting “WHO AM I?” After a decade in New York, Ronnie packed his bags and moved to the Steel City, which has been his home for the past three years. In 2023, he released a YouTube special called The Second Funniest Kid in School. He’s performed at the Pittsburgh Improv, Zanies, The Den Theater in Chicago and opened for Tom Green, Demetri Martin, Jeff Arcuri, and Learnmore Jonasi. His act blends personal stories, sharp observations, and self-deprecation. In 2024 he grew a skullet. In 2025 he shaved his skullet.Anne Casper, an Emmy-Award-Winning filmmaker and local stand-up comedian. Anne is a regular on many comedy shows throughout Pittsburgh. She’s known for her deadpan delivery and her extreme comfortability speaking openly about anything… even if you don’t want her to.Zach McMahon is a visiting comic from Jersey City, NJ. He produces comedy shows in NJ and performs all over the east coast. He is the House MC at Rhino Comedy. Jimmy Giles is a beloved Pittsburgh comedian who has performed all over the country. His comedy is fun and observant, and his crowd work is hilarious!Finally, Cassi Bruno, who will be your host at Level Up, is a Pittsburgh native who has performed in many venues throughout the east coast such as NYC’s Broadway Comedy Club, QED, St. Marks, and The Stand. Her comedy has been described as “fun storytelling,” “witty,” and “her boobs are too small.”

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Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?
2025-08-02 20:00
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 – afterwards wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?” Each show, potential Jagoff moments spark hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City. Featuring an opening set by TBA

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Admit One: A Storytelling Experience
2025-08-02 21:00
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!

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Your ACT with Nonsense
2025-08-03 19:30
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
2025-08-07 21:00
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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Fridge Art Sketch Show
2025-08-08 19:00
Fridge Art Sketch Show, commonly described as a “Jag-Off’s Version of SNL” is taking the gloves off for this show!
This show is 18+

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The Neighboorhoodlums starring Kevin's Garage
2025-08-08 21:00
We’re excited to present **The Neighboorhoodlums starring Kevin’s Garage**!
This improv show (team or teams) promises to be an entertaining evening. Don’t miss out on this great show!
Get your tickets now and join us for a memorable experience.

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Penny Arcade: A Kids Comedy Show
2025-08-09 14:00
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 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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Arcade Hootenanny
2025-08-09 19:00
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
2025-08-09 20:00
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 honor that legacy (and mock it completely), we’re challenging ourselves to avoid cursing on stage. Will we succeed? Bleep no. But it’ll be a hilariously unholy attempt.
Featuring a one-night-only cast of brilliant improvisers, a guest stand-up, a fully air-conditioned theater, and plenty of pearl-clutching chaos, this is the comedy rebellion you didn’t know you needed.
Hosted by Danielle Cerrie and Mary Quick

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Comedy Confidential
2025-08-09 21:00
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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Class Show - IMPROV 101 Speedrun
2025-08-10 14:00
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!

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Class Show - CHARACTER WORK
2025-08-10 18:00
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!

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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2025-08-10 19:30

Class Show - STAND-UP 102
2025-08-10 20:00
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!

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Sketch Lab Report Vol. 2
2025-08-15 20:00, 2025-08-16 20:00, 2025-08-22 20:00
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 Lab presents Vol 2, featuring performances from Hannah Doty, John Feightner, Beth Geatches, Jeffrey Johnson, Devin Marshall, DeVaughn Robinson, and Montaja Simmons. Swing Actors for this production include Plumm Dunkley, Mercy Odhner, and Alex Tita.
Written by Lissa Brennan, Mindy Cooper, Arianne Joson, Andrew Lotz, Bren Macdonald, Devin Marshall, Connor McCanlus, Mercy Odhner, Matt Solter, and Xazrianna Walker. Directed by Renee Rabenold.

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(Really, Really) Drybar
2025-08-15 21:00
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 your mouth?” “Can you roast your peers with a mouthful of jerky?” “Why does Zivan keep making his friends embarrass themselves” …and so many more! Hosted by Brittany Alexis Featuring Kimberly Bennett, Ellen Lundie, and Rebecca Canterbury

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Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv
2025-08-16 19:00
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

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Short Form Jelly with Select Start
2025-08-17 19:30
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?
2025-08-21 21:00
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 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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Hot Dog Accessories
2025-08-22 19:00
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 like your favorite cult classic.
Bonus feature: Our favorite improv duo, Nonsense, will be delivering fast and chaotic improv to properly scramble your brain before the main event.
Whether you’re into awkward drama, avant-garde experiments, or the kind of film school gold that deserves an encore, we’ve got you covered. Come for the movies, stay for the improv, and witness a night of comedy that’s weird, unpredictable, and 100% made up on the spot. Popcorn not included—but chaos is guaranteed.

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