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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 […]
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 […]
Get ready to laugh like never before at Arcade Comedy Theater’s electrifying Level Up Stand-Up showcase! Every month, our stage lights up with a fresh lineup of Pittsburgh’s funniest comics, rising stars, and special touring guests. Enjoy an unbeatable night of comedy for just $15 (with $5 BYOB). Join us in the Cultural District for […]
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.\n\nThe evening is guided […]
We on Danger Stage are delighted to invite you to a night of absurd and interactive short-form improv comedy. Together, we’ll play games and make up some new ones. We’ll take your ideas, stories, and even performances to life at the expense of our own dignity. And we’ll end the night in a blur of […]
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, […]
Are you dying for someone to ask if you’re team Edward, Jacob, Hollander or Rozanov? Do you just want to watch boys kissing? Are you gay? Join us for a night of Heated Rivalry and Twilight obsession: sketches, drag performances, improv, puppets and other shenanigans during this steamy smorgasbord event. The show features local drag […]
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 Frank McDade.
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 […]
An improv show spotlighting local comedy teams that deliver on big laughs and a great night out. At tonight's show, see homegrown improv troupe Hostile Makeover and scenes in close quarters by Well Known Strangers.
Co-Workers! Is a long form narrative show made up of a combination of short form and long form improv, creating the best type of entertainment…middle management comedy!
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 […]
Get three amazing duos for one low price. A night of perfect pairing fun with three of the Pittsburgh area's best Duo Comedy Teams. This week it's the absurd stylings of Nonsense, the madcap fun of & the Dip Tones, and the absolute perfection of laugh-till-you-cry humor of Fred Brown and Scott Pettis.
Come see The Morning Bandits create a magical and dream-like tableau of improvised scenes, stories, and characters in a unique and surreal style of improvised comedy not seen anywhere else in the city of Pittsburgh. Also featuring the quick wit and clever gameplay of Kevin’s Garage, and the peculiar and persnickety comedy of Pittsburgh’s premier […]
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." […]
Fight bad guys and dance the Batusi as six comedians improvise their way through a movie none of them have ever seen before! Will they save the day or make a box office bomb? It’s the swingin’ 60s at *BOOTLEG REBOOTS* Starring: - Kendall White - Stacey Federoff - Nette Perotta - Dave Sinneway - […]
See some of the very best comedy in the city of Pittsburgh. Two teams, one night, maximum laughter. June 20th we've got Danger Stage and Hot Dog Accessories. Danger Stage is high-octane fun with audience-participation comedy games, while Hot Dog Accessories takes you on a tour of some wild, made-up-on-the-spot characters in their signature form […]
Are you caught in a quandary, conundrum, or crisis? Is your therapist phoning it in? Never fear, Arcade has you covered with No Straight Answers, an extra special "comedy therapy" show. Pittsburgh's (allegedly) gayest comedian, Roy Gloeckl, hosts an outspoken and opinionated panel of hilarious experts* who can’t wait to tell you exactly what you’re […]
Comedy Bingo Night features an evening comedy, bingo, and PRIZES! Hosted by long-form improv team Barbara, a Mother.
Join The Butch and The Bi for Out of the Closet: A Queer Improv Jam. This jam is free of charge and open to all LGBTQIA+ improvisers who want to hone their skills, try something new, and play with other queer performers. All experience levels are welcome to participate in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. […]
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 3 STAND-UP 101: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Brittany Alexis.
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 3 IMPROV 102: Scenework (Monday) Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Tyler Ray Kendrick.
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 3 ACCENTS + DIALECTS (UK) Class Show! Hosted by class instructors Cynthia Dallas and Michael McBurney.
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 3 ADVANCED CHARACTER WORK Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Sara Kantner.
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.
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? – a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us upstairs in our black box theater every third Thursday at 9 pm and witness some of Pittsburgh’s most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is […]
It’s time to get Campy with Best of Pittsburgh’s comedy group String and the Beans! Come see a fully improvised summer camp-themed musical and hilarious takes on classic campfire songs when you come to either show. Thursday night will have a musical improv jam following if you want to learn some of the “Camp Beans” […]
Join us for an evening of improv 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. This month featuring: Classy & Relevant, Strawberry Milkshake, and Daddy New […]
ARCADE CABARET’s show on June 27th kicks off our BRAND NEW show with brilliance! BLANKING OUT:Mad Libs inspires our performers using audience-submitted answers. Watch what happens when YOU are the one in charge! IMPROVISED FRASIER:Psychiatry and idiot geniuses clash together with suggestions for this classic TV. Find out what happens when these comedians don't know […]
See some of the very best comedy in the city of Pittsburgh. Two teams, one night, maximum laughter. June 27th we've got Select Start and The Latchkey Kids.
Arcade presents a hilarious comedy showcase of clowns and stand-ups. A meeting of the minds. A HONKENING. The stand-ups may clown. The clowns may stand up! Let yourself experience the laughter, the joy, and the weird. GOOD weird.
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 […]
Join us for our "Everybody Loves Puppets" showcase, where our students are putting their new skills to the test. From learning to find a puppet’s unique voice to mastering the art of "who’s really in control," this show is a celebration of all the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes heartfelt lessons we’ve picked up along the […]
Check out this amazing trio of comedy duos, all in one perfect pairing. It's delicious duos comedy serving up hot and fresh! This Perfect Pairing features the duos: Leftover Groove, Secret Handshake, and Butter Hamlet.
Fool Moon is an 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? […]
Arcade Academy 2026 Session 3 IMPROV 301: The Harold Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Greg Gillotti.
Fool Moon is a furry and frenzied live game show where some 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 […]
Alter Egos is a new comedy show where comedians perform as anybody but themselves. See new characters come to life in this original stand-up showcase consisting of Pittsburgh’s funniest comics and performers. Comics are tasked with creating an original character and asking themselves “what would this character do if booked to perform on a comedy […]
Yammo the Yeen is a Furry standup comedian living in Los Angeles! This full fursuit wearing hyena is the season finale of ABC’s The Prank Panel! Featuring Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre, Gabourey Sidibe and producer Jimmy Kimmel, these people helped Yammo come to life on stage! Now he travels the world spreading laughter and his […]
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 […]
Award winning Improv Team Select Start puts their skills to the test as we let you, the audience, decide nearly everything that happens on the stage. Get ready for a night of fast paced, short form improv games where not even the performers know what will be happening next.
Stand-Up Laboratory is an 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.
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.
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 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 Ryan Warsing (Barbara, A Mother).
Level Up Stand Up returns to the Arcade Friday, July 10. Headliner Lizzie Martin (Pittsburgh Improv, The Den Theater) leads a stellar line up featuring Alex Homyak (Don’t Tell, Pits Comedy), Alex Runyon (Bottlerocket, Red Eye Comedy), Jared Helfer (Comedy Bar, Encore Comedy) and hosted by Abby Evans (Bottlerocket, Mr.Smalls). This is one show you […]
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 Horse World and Sleepover. One is rapid-fire short form comedy games, the other long form character-driven comedy. 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 […]
Whose Brine Is It Anyway?Come for the pickles. Stay for the punchlines. Ready for some Vlasic improv? The dill-ightful cast of Whose Brine Is It Anyway? returns to Arcade Comedy Theater for a fourth year of fast-paced, pickle-packed improv comedy during Picklesburgh 2026! Relish the laughs as our quick-thinking performers serve up short-form, off-the-cuff scenes […]