Arcade Comedy Theater

Night of the Moth Man
2025-10-17 20:00, 2025-10-24 20:00, 2025-10-31 20:00 (America/New_York) | PA
It’s Halloween night, 1991, and a rambunctious group of trick-or-treaters must retrieve their stolen candy from a haunted cabin in the woods. However, when a mysterious force transforms them into their costumes, the gang must use their magical new abilities to save the kidnapped Moth Man! This brand new table top role playing game show is based on NIGHT OF THE MOTH MAN, a Bedlam Arts and Goods game by Pittsburgh-based designer Eamon McNamee. Each night is a new adventure in this spooky D&D-style comedy show. Or you catch all three nights to witness the full terror that is NIGHT OF THE MOTH MAN.
Starring Regina Connolly, Paul Fields, Tal Kroser, Kendall White, and John Feightner as the Game Master
Produced by Connor McCanlus

Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
2025-10-18 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 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.

Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv
2025-10-18 19:00

CoWorkers
2025-10-18 20:00, 2025-11-08 20:00
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 lunch, stealing your heart and stealing your 401K.

Comedy Confidential
2025-10-18 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!

House Team Hot Spot
2025-10-23 19:00, 2025-10-30 19:00
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved; kick back and watch a dynamic long-form improv set unfold based on a single suggestion. All of it adds up to a unique night of live comedy that burns bright for 75 minutes!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

House Team Spotlight
2025-10-24 19:00, 2025-10-31 19:00
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 features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved. Some weeks, you can kick back and watch a dynamic long-form improv set unfold based on a single suggestion. All of it adds up to a unique night of live comedy that burns bright for 75 minutes!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

Duo Two Ways
2025-10-24 21:00
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.

Beta Stage
2025-10-25 18:00
Arcade Comedy Theater’s test stage is spooky nostalgia! This month features a two long-form experimental teams and two new stand-ups! Double double, toil and trouble, but be prepared to scream (from laughter)!
INCUDED ACTS:
– Morning Bandits (JTS Brown Long-Form Team)
– Steph Golden (Stand-Up Comedy)
– Homeowners Association (302 Class Monoscene Team)
– Marisa Clark (Stand-Up Comedy)

Well Known Strangers
2025-10-25 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.

Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
2025-10-25 21:00
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy showKnights of the Arcade invites you to join a one-of-a-kind comedy experience where epic quests meet gut-busting laughs! This monthly award-winning show brings together seasoned improvisers and comedians who weave a live Dungeons & Dragons game into a hilarious, unpredictable spectacle. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of tabletop games, you’ll be enchanted by the creativity, camaraderie, and chaos that unfold on stage.Featuring a rotating cast of charismatic heroes and mischievous villains, this is a night of comedy like no other. Past shows have included thrilling dragon battles, daring rescues, and a healthy dose of audience participation. Held in a casual, welcoming atmosphere, Knights of the Arcade promises to be a critically acclaimed crowd-pleaser for gamers, geeks, and comedy lovers alike. Prepare for magic, mischief, and a night you’ll never forget!
“Best Nerd Fantasy Come to Life” by Pittsburgh Magazine“A neo-geek wet dream” – Pittsburgh City Paper
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

Neighborhoodlums: Trick or Treat
2025-10-30 21:00
Choose your own improv adventure! All-star improv team Kevin’s Garage creates an improvised play set in a town based on your suggestions – think of it like OUR TOWN meets PARKS AND REC. In this special Halloween edition, the audience picks our characters’ fates by decides who gets a TRICK and who gets a TREAT!
Featuring an opening performance by a cast of improv all-stars, including a special appearance by acclaimed playwright TJ Young (THE INSEPARABLES, WE FLY). Come in costume for a chance to win a prize or join the show!

Select Start Improv Show
2025-10-31 21:00
All Hallows Eve and what better place to be than Arcade Comedy theater for some spooky short form improv?
Come watch this motley crew of comedy experts exorcise the paranormal through quips and callbacks at our Haunted Mansion show! Tricks in our improv games throughout our sinister mansion will provide a treat for the audience!
All spirits will be lifted as we improvise our way through our haunted mansion with the help of your suggestions. Join us to experience the otherworldly talent of our improvisers and laugh so hard your soul will expel from your body, if you dare!

Sketch Comedy Lab
2025-11-01 19:00
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 students
Ages 16 & up
BYOB 21+ (fee waived)

Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
2025-11-01 20:00
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 was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterward wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?”
Each show, the audience shares stories about some real Jagoff moments, sparking hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City.
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

Five Minutes or Bust
2025-11-01 21:00
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 listen to audience laughter and decide if it’s enough to keep the comic on stage. If the audience isn’t laughing, the performer will be given an early ejection by the Joke Master. This is a true test for comics to flex their comedic prowess and prove they can perform under pressure.
Joke Master: Lizzie Martin
Featured Comedian: Mike DiGuglielmo
Produced and Hosted by Kimberly Bennett and Matty Malloy

Your ACT
2025-11-02 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!

House Team Hot Spot
2025-11-06 19:00
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved; kick back and watch a dynamic long-form improv set unfold based on a single suggestion. All of it adds up to a unique night of live comedy that burns bright for 75 minutes!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college students
Ages 16 & up
BYOB 21+

House Team Spotlight
2025-11-07 19:00
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 features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved. Some weeks, you can kick back and watch a dynamic long-form improv set unfold based on a single suggestion. All of it adds up to a unique night of live comedy that burns bright for 75 minutes!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college students
Ages 16 & up
BYOB 21+

Level Up Stand Up
2025-11-07 21:00
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 Chris Nakis, Kimberly Bennett, Dave Stewart, Abby Evans, Erick Williams, and host Cassi Bruno

Penny Arcade: A Kids Comedy Show
2025-11-08 14:00

Comedy Bingo with Barbara, A Mother
2025-11-08 19:00
A fun and laughter filled evening of comedy and bingo, where lucky audience members will win big during our between act Bingo game. Featuring characters, improv, and PRIZES, and hosted by long-form improv team Barbara, a Mother!

Comedy Confidential with Brittany Alexis
2025-11-08 21:00

House Team Hot Spot
2025-11-13 19:00
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 of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved; kick back and watch a dynamic long-form improv set unfold based on a single suggestion. All of it adds up to a unique night of live comedy that burns bright for 75 minutes!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

House Team Spotlight - The Allegheny Story Society
2025-11-14 19:00
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 worlds and mashing together a Multiverse of Madness. Will they return in one piece? YOU decide!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+
