You can buy advance tickets for all our shows through Showclix, our ticketing partner. When you click “Get Tickets” for the show you want, you’ll be directed to the Showclix website, where you can complete your purchase using a credit or debit card. If you prefer, you can also buy tickets in person at the Arcade Box Office before the show, using either cash or a card. For groups of 10 or more, please go to our Group Sales page.
Five Minutes or Bust, a consensual comedy show, co-produced by Kimberly Bennett and Matty Malloy. How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, […]
“Our Town” meets “Parks and Recreation”! Veteran improv team Kevin’s Garage guides you on a tour of a zany fictional town, its people, and their passions, culminating in a riotous town hall meeting — all inspired by your suggestions. This innovative new format mixes shortform games, longform storytelling, and immersive elements into a hilarious improvised […]
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 […]
Raise a stein and prepare to laugh your lederhosen off! Join Select Start for a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest-themed comedy night packed with high-energy short-form improv, local craft beer from Helltown Brewing, and Bavarian cheer. Our quick-witted performers will take your suggestions and spin them into hilarious scenes faster than you can say “Prost!” This isn’t just […]
It’s time to relive the magic, the drama, and the slow dances under the gym lights. HomeComedy is a night of fully improvised comedy inspired by the highs and heartbreaks of homecoming night. Think The Breakfast Club meets Ferris Bueller - fully made up on the spot. Your chaperones for the evening, musical improvisers String […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Arcade Comedy Theater’s popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! Each month, see a new lineup of some of Pittsburgh’s best comics alongside up-and-coming and touring guests. BYOB or grab a drink from our bar, and get ready for a fun and affordable night of comedy in the Cultural District.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come see Arcade's newest improvisors take the stage to show what they have learned in their IMPROV 101: Foundations class. Hosted by class instructor Beth Geatches. Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 301: The Harold class show! Instructor: Nick Jaramillo
Come see Arcade's rising stars take the stage to show what they learned in their IMPROV 302: Monoscene class! Hosted by class instructor Kevin O'Brien.
Come see the best sketches written by our SKETCH 101 students in staged readings performed by a cast of actors and comedians! Hosted by class instructor Frank McDade Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's newest stand up comics debut the material they developed in our 8-week Stand Up 101 class! Instructor: Zivan Vasquez
Come see Arcade's rising stars take the stage to show what they have learned in their IMPROV 102: Scenework class! Hosted by class instructor Matt Solter. Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
An interactive comedy game show benefiting Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania! Bracket Night @ Arcade is a fun, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST of the BEST STUFF. At every Bracket Night show, you'll see four hilarious and passionate panelists duke it out in a battle of opinions […]
Host: Dwayne Duke Featuring: Asher O’Briant, Cindy Arena, D’Jaay Brown-Johnson, Dawn Viola, Gabbie Watts, Gwen Sunkel, Michael Buzzelli, Ryan Rogers General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled line up may change without notice. Early Bird Prices Available until September 30 Pricing […]
A brief preview of performers from the weekend Seating is General Admission and first come first seated. Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. […]
A political Comedy show Host: Asher O’Briant Featuring: Connor Meade, Eitan Perlin, Gwen Sunkel, Hailey Zureich, Kate Zasowski, Mike Boone, Ren Q. Dawe, Zach Funk Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows […]
Host: Ren Q. Dawe Featuring: Asher O’Briant, Audrey Redding, Dawn Viola, Diana Graham, Jo Crawford, Kenny Rooster, Rey Tang Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, […]
Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled line up may change without notice. Early Bird Prices Available until September 30 Pricing Early Bird […]
Enjoy comedy and make it home before 10! Host: Justin Matson Featuring: Aimee Sinclair, Alex Bozinovic, Cindy Arena, Greg Cherry, Hailey Zureich, Kate Zasowski, Kayleigh Dumas, Marina Wool, Tris Miller Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for […]
Host: Javann Jones Featuring: D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Dwayne Duke, Jo Crawford Pedro Delhi, Tooky Kavanagh, Whitney Mor Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled […]
Host: Jake Leizar Featuring: AJ Hapenny, Amy Cui, Cindy Arena, D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Gabbie Watts, Matty Malloy, Zachary Stewart Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST […]
A crowd work show where two comedians join forces to take on the audience. Host: Roy Gloeckl Featuring: Aimee Sinclair, Audrey Redding, D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Greg Cherry, Hailey Zureich, Jo Crawford, Matt Laughery, Pedro Delhi, Roy Gloeckl, Zachary Stewart Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced […]
Host: Tooky Kavanagh Featuring: Alex Bozinovic, Gabbie Watts, Hunter Roberts, Javann Jones, Justin Matson, Kate Zasowski, Matt Laughery, Pedro Delhi Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST […]
An underwear Comedy show Featuring: Alex Bozinovic, Diana Graham, Hailey Zureich, Hunter Roberts, Jake Leizear, Marina Wool, Matty Malloy, Roy Gloeckl, Tris Miller Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating […]
A Clean Comedy show. Host: Kate Zasowski Featuring: AJ Hapenny, Amy Cui, Asher O’Briant, Audrey Redding, Ellen Lundie, Michael Buzzelli, Tris Miller Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will […]
Host: Mary Quick & Co-Host Featuring: Aimee Sinclair, Audrey Redding, Eitan Perlin, Ellen Lundie, Hailey Zureich, Marina Wool, Matty Malloy, Tris Miller Zachary Stewart Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, […]
Host: Roy Gloeckl Featuring: Zach Funk, Mike Boone, Amy Cui Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled line up may change without notice. […]
Host: Asher O’Briant Featuring: Dawn Viola, Hunter Roberts, Javann Jones, Jo Crawford, Matt Laughery, Tooky Kavanagh, Helen Wildy! Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
An Improv Show About Disabilities and Mental Health. Come celebrate October being Disabilities Awareness Month! Join us for another 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 sharing […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
