Your ACT
2026-02-01 19:30 (America/New_York)
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
2026-02-05 19:00, 2026-02-12 19:00, 2026-02-19 19:00, 2026-02-26 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 – The Allegheny Story Society
2026-02-06 19:00, 2026-02-20 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+

Stand Up Laboratory
2026-02-06 21:00
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.

Write Now!
2026-02-07 19:00
SKETCH COMEDY INCUBATOR SPACE
Sketch Comedy Lab presents Write Now! A show that takes improv bits and turns them into a funny script right before your eyes. We’re bringing together two teams of improvisors to be brilliant on stage for you, and then sending them backstage to quickly write a sketch inspired by their set. Will the Arcade green room descend into chaos? Or will Yes, And prevail? Join us to find out!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $10 / $5 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+ (fee waived)

Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?
2026-02-07 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 students
Ages 16 & up
BYOB 21+

Level Up Stand Up
2026-02-07 21:00
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 an unforgettable, fun-filled evening that promises non-stop laughter and incredible entertainment!
Hosted by Matty Malloy and featuring TBA

House Team Spotlight – Danger Stage
2026-02-13 19:00, 2026-02-27 19:00
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think Whose Line Is It Anyway?) as a 2024 house team, and are elated to present their own show.
During the show, expect to shape what you see with lots of suggestions, see your own life inspire new comedy, and even get the chance to be in the spotlight! Every show concludes with the Danger Zone, incorporating ideas throughout the show into a final fever dream where not even the improvisers know what’s going to happen next!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

String and The Beans Valentine's Show
2026-02-13 21:00
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love at Bean My Valentine: An Improvised Musical Rom-Com. Hosted by Best of Pittsburgh’s comedy group String and the Beans with special guests Well-Known Strangers, this fully improvised show brings a brand-new rom-com musical to life right before your eyes.
Audience suggestions drive everything – from the meet-cutes and misunderstandings to the big emotional finales. Along the way, the cast will improvise sweeping love ballads, remix classic romantic hits, and turn real-life exes into musical inspiration. It’s funny, emotional, and completely one-of-a-kind – just like the best love stories.
Will you Bean our Valentine?

Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
2026-02-14 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.

Comedy Bingo with Barbara, A Mother
2026-02-14 19:00
Comedy Bingo Night is back at Arcade on the most romantic night of the year! Join for an evening of comedy, bingo, and love. Single? Find love with our guaranteed to succeed speed dating! Couple? Test your love by entering our version of the Newlywed Game! Featuring improv, characters, and PRIZES!

CoWorkers
2026-02-14 20:00
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!

Comedy Confidential with Brittany Alexis
2026-02-14 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!

Got Rights?
2026-02-19 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 9pm 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.

Duo Two Ways
2026-02-20 21:00
Two performers, two improvised sets, one hour; a daring feat of strength and stamina. Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles back-to-back. 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,” and have been doing so since.

Under The Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv
2026-02-21 19:00
Support Pittsburgh’s vibrant improv scene at Under the Radar, a monthly showcase featuring a range of Pittsburgh’s independent improv teams. This month featuring: Strawberry Milkshake, Rats, and Fondue for Two!

Arcade Hootenanny
2026-02-21 20:00
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

Class Show - STAND-UP 101 (Monday)
2026-02-23 19:00
Come see Arcade’s newest comedians take the stage to show what they learned in their STAND-UP 101: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy class! Hosted by class instructor Brittany Alexis.

Class Show -IMPROV 201
2026-02-24 19:00
Come see Arcade’s rising stars take the stage to show what they have learned in their IMPROV 201: Short Form Technique class! Hosted by class instructor Matt Solter.

Class Show - IMPROV DUOS
2026-02-24 21:00
Come see what Arcade’s newest improv comedy duos have been working on for the past eight weeks in their class show, hosted by IMPROV DUOS instructor Scott Pettis!

Class Show - IMPROV 102
2026-02-25 19:00
Come see Arcade newsest stars take the stage and show what they learned in their IMPROV 102: Scenework class! Hosted by class instructor Sara Kantner.

Class Show -IMPROV 401
2026-02-25 20:00
Come see Arcade’s newest musical comedy stars take the stage to show what they learned in their IMPROV 401: Intro to Musical Improv class! Hosted by class instructors Kevin O”Brien and Scott Hughes.

Class Show -STAND-UP 101 (Thursday)
2026-02-26 19:00
Come see Arcade’s newest comedians take the stage to show what they learned in their STAND-UP 101: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy class! Hosted by class instructor Matty Malloy.

Select Start Improv Show
2026-02-27 21:00
Come celebrate sweets and nostalgia with us as Select Start travels the multi-colored path and plays Candyland!
We’ll traverse through the Peppermint Forest, Lollipop Palace but will we get stuck in Licorice Forest?! Your suggestions can help us evade sticky situations and win the game!

Indulge in some short form improv and come on down to Arcade Comedy Theater, February 27th at 9pm for a sweet treat and comedic adventure!

Class Show -IMPROV 101 (Saturday)
2026-02-28 12:00
Come see Arcade newsest stars take the stage and show what they learned in their IMPROV 101: Foundations class! Hosted by class instructor Beth Geatches.
