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Matt Hartman hosts this original short-form improv competition. Four talented performers are pitted against one another in a series of quick improv games, points are awarded by audience judges, and one player emerges victorious. Runtime: 75 minutes Tickets $15 Ages 16 & up BYOB 21+
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.
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 […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent improv teams in Pittsburgh in one single show! Don’t miss the best-of-the-best.
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 […]
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh’s vibrant improv scene! This monthly showcase of independent teams features a rotating lineup and a supportive atmosphere. You’ll experience a dynamic range of comedic styles and performances each month. Don’t miss out on the chance to see emerging talent […]
Join us for the inaugural Under The Radar: Improv Jam and support Pittsburgh’s vibrant improv scene! Following a 6 pm showcase of independent troupes, the Jam invites improvisors from all over the city to perform in one-night-only teams for an unforgettable night of comedy. Tickets are Pay What You Want with a $5 minimum. This […]
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 4 IMPROV 101: Foundations Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Sara Kantner
Fast, fun improv comedy by Pittsburgh's best short-form teams. With games in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway, these troupes will wow you with hilarious, made-up on the spot scenes and characters, all inspired by audience suggestions. Tonight features Select Start and Arcade's new, short-form house team!
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 Fangoria Chainsaw Award Winner and 2-Time Best Filmmaker of Pittsburgh, Steve Rudzinski.
Level Up Stand-Up returns to the Arcade on Friday, August 14 with headliner Teresa Roberts Logan. Teresa has performed at Gotham Comedy Club, Zanies, and The Denver Improv and has opened for household names such as Maria Bamford and Jerry Seinfeld. Featuring local legends Cassi Bruno, OG Aunt Chris, and Kelli O’Neil and hosted by […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent improv teams in Pittsburgh in one single show! Don’t miss the best-of-the-best. Tonight’s teams: Sleepover and Penny After Dark.
Sharpen those pencils, it’s back to school time! Come celebrate with Barbara, A Mother as they do their signature improv intermittent with Bingo, with our host, everyone’s favorite tween boy Trombone, and a special opening set by the Arcade teachers!
Catch a great night of comedy with three amazing, long-standing duo teams: Iguanatron, The John Connor Chronicles, and The 717's.
A monthly stand-up open mic that celebrates and centers queer folk, women, and femmes! See some of Pittsburgh’s most talented comics work through their material, try new jokes, take risks, and learn from their previous missteps. Whether it’s good, bad, funny, or crass, you decide if you want to laugh. Got Rights? showcases the incredible […]
Join the Bridge Crew of the USS Yes, Andromeda as they explore the galaxy, meet new aliens and cultures, mediate intergalactic disputes, and learn about life, themselves, and each other in a fully improvised space adventure in the style of your favorite Sci-Fi adventure show. Will the crew save an endangered civilization from destruction? Will […]
Join us for a hilarious night of anecdotes and improv provided by storytellers and performers who have two things in common: each is UNIQUE, and they all have disabilities! Featuring monologists recruited from the disability and mental health community who share real stories about their lives and a cast of improvisers with disabilities ranging from: […]
Fool Moon is a 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 Werewolves with your suggestions and before your very eyes. Will the Werewolves manage to devour the town, or will the townsfolk manage to stop them? […]
You're Cordially Invited Do, Re, Ti Party is an evening of music and laughter in support of Arcade Comedy Theater! With a Premium Tier ticket, the festivities begin with a Pre-Show Tea Party at 5:15p, where guests can enjoy tea, pastries, and prizes. Your ticket also includes admission to the evening’s performance, making it the […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent comedy teams in Pittsburgh in one single show. This week we’re featuring Latchkey Kids and Bipocalypse. Don't miss the best-of-the-best!
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 4 STAND-UP 101: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Brittany Alexis.
GAME PLAYERS An improv comedy showcase starring the Arcade Academy's reccent IMPROV 103: Game and Pattern class, hosted by Alex Conti! Tickets $10 Ages 16 & up BYOB 21+
IMPROV DUOS SHOWCASE An evening of improv comedy showcasing the Arcade Academy's reccent IMPROV DUOS class, hosted by Scott Pettis! Tickets $10 Ages 16 & up BYOB 21+
Join Arcade Comedy Theater for a night of hilarious and melodic comedy. Local troupe String and the Beans will take audience suggestions and weave them into a series of musical scenes like you've never seen or heard before. Also featuring an opening set by Arcade’s new musical improv house team!
Join the Bridge Crew of the USS Yes, Andromeda as they explore the galaxy, meet new aliens and cultures, mediate intergalactic disputes, and learn about life, themselves, and each other in a fully improvised space adventure in the style of your favorite Sci-Fi adventure show. Will the crew save an endangered civilization from destruction? Will […]
Alphabet Soup features women, trans and gender-nonconforming performers in a variety comedy show. Queer stories, long and short form improv, and special performances from local talent including Malacunt LaFoole, Borfungus and Thrifty Lizzy. Improv team On the Map, and stand-ups AJ Wittman and Jo Crawford will have you laughing. Our cast is queer. All audience […]
A night of fresh, new comedy by the future stars of the Pittsburgh scene. Join us for this one-night-only showcase of Arcade Academy's new blood!
Meticulously designed to educate and inspire, TED Talks are backed by a common mission: “Ideas Worth Spreading.” In the spirit of whoever that Ted guy is, “The Electric Slideshow” is a speaker series wherein five comedians present slideshows centered around a similar mission: “Niche Interests and Intrusive Thoughts That Should Maybe Be Kept To Yourself.” […]
EUROPEAN VCATION An improv comedy showcase with international flair, starring the Arcade Academy's reccent ACCENTS + DALECTS class, hosted by Michael McBurney! Tickets $10 Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
You are cordially invited to "The Wedding Show", an improvised wedding hosted by Kendall White and Charlie Kanter! Join us as some of Pittsburgh’s best players are joined together in comedy matrimony. From the vows to the speeches to the dancing, this chaotic celebration is an awesome excuse to dress up, be merry, and embarrass […]
See some of the very best comedy in the city of Pittsburgh. Two teams, one night, maximum laughter. August 29th we've got Hot Dog Accessories and Danger Stage! Let Hot Dog Accessories take you on a tour of wild, made-up-on-the-spot characters in their signature form "The Slacker”. Then, experience Danger Stage’s brand of high-octane fun […]
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 […]
Fast, fun improv comedy by Pittsburgh’s best short-form teams. With games in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway, these troupes will wow you with hilarious, made-up on the spot scenes and characters, all inspired by audience suggestions.
We the People Are FREAKING OUT! Our founding documents are under attack, and basic freedoms are insecure. But never fear! Our elite team of legal "scholars" is here to straighten things out. "Law of the Land" is an Armando Diaz-style improv experience that reinterprets the US Constitution with surprising—perhaps educational?—results.
Join the Bridge Crew of the USS Yes, Andromeda as they explore the galaxy, meet new aliens and cultures, mediate intergalactic disputes, and learn about life, themselves, and each other in a fully improvised space adventure in the style of your favorite Sci-Fi adventure show. Will the crew save an endangered civilization from destruction? Will […]
Matt Hartman hosts this original short-form improv competition. Four talented performers are pitted against one another in a series of quick improv games, points are awarded by audience judges, and one player emerges victorious. Runtime: 75 minutes Tickets $15 Ages 16 & up BYOB 21+
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, […]
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.
A staged reading for sketch comedy! This show features sketches by local writers who have participated in our Writers Lab. With scripts in hand, the actors perform hilarious scenes and invite the audience as well as writer to see the brilliance and comedic potential of these pieces. There is little to no tech for the […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent improv teams in Pittsburgh in one single show. This week we’ve got Horse World performing funny scenes built on a suggestion from the audience, and The Mon creating a narrative with big characters and laugh-out-loud mayhem. Don’t miss the best-of-the-best!
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 […]
Level Up Stand-Up returns to Arcade Comedy Saturday, September 5. Headliner Amir Abdallah has been seen at the Pittsburgh Improv and Don’t Tell Comedy and their social media has garnered millions of views. Joined by Joe Esch (Pittsburgh Improv), Jo Crawford (Mr.Smalls), Whitney Mor (Don’t Tell), John Henry Watt (Arcade), and hosted by Abby Evans […]
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv team, 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 […]
Elevate your Thursday night with delightfully matched duos, and enjoy the notes of heightened characters, comedic reveals, and fine friendship. On September 10th, we’re serving up a great night of comedy with three amazing and hilarious duo teams: Jail Scheme, Bucket Hats, and Fred & Scott. Cheers!
We the People Are FREAKING OUT! Our founding documents are under attack, and basic freedoms are insecure. But never fear! Our elite team of legal "scholars" is here to straighten things out. "Law of the Land" is an Armando Diaz-style improv experience that reinterprets the US Constitution with surprising—perhaps educational?—results.
Join the Bridge Crew of the USS Yes, Andromeda as they explore the galaxy, meet new aliens and cultures, mediate intergalactic disputes, and learn about life, themselves, and each other in a fully improvised space adventure in the style of your favorite Sci-Fi adventure show. Will the crew save an endangered civilization from destruction? Will […]
It’s been another year of goofing off in the laboratory, and our comedy writers are experimenting with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From evil twins to dog shows to Shakespearean takes on Pittsburgh lore, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 14 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Writers: Nick […]
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 Alex Goodstein.
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 […]
See two of the very best (the literal A-List) of independent comedy teams in Pittsburgh in one single show. This week we’re featuring Barbara, A Mother and Kevin’s Garage. These improv teams ask for audience suggestions to kick off a series of hilarious characters and unforgettable scenes. Don’t miss the best-of-the-best!