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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 […]
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 […]
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. Two different styles of long-form comedy packed into one great night of performance. Don't miss the best-of-the-best.
String and the Beans, this year’s Best of the Burgh - Improv/ Sketch Team, take the torch from long-time winners Latchkey Kids in an improvised musical show you’ve never seen or heard before.
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 […]
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, […]
July 25th’s ARCADE CABARET is simply too much show! Five Acts?! In this economy?!?! HAR-TRIO-OLD: Charlie Kanter, Rachel Bachy and Jen Streeter are attempting to perform a 3 person Harold. Great improv comes in threes! EFFIE STONE: Good ol’ fashioned stand-up from a brand new performer. See a stage superstar before they hit the big time! DRY […]
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 Ready or Not and Strawberry Milkshake. One is rapid-fire short form comedy games, the other long form character-driven comedy. Don't miss the best-of-the-best.
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. See tonight's teams: Danger Stage and Ready or Not.
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 […]
Fall in love and come back from the dead as six comedians improvise their way through a movie most of them have ever seen before! Will they take over the underworld or be forced back to their graves? Excavate some laughs with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS* Starring: - Ben Amiri - Eliza Morse - Jen Streeter - […]
B!tch Please is a love letter to loud women, quick wit, and the joy of taking up space. Featuring a one-night-only cast of comedy queens, it’s an evening of big laughs, bold energy, and just enough feminism to keep things interesting. Plus, it’s inside. With air conditioning. You’re welcome. Featuring Stand Up Kimberly Bennett One […]
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 […]
The Arcade List is the absolute A-List of comedy in Pittsburgh. See two independent Pittsburgh teams doing the best comedy in the city. This week we've got The Mon (a single continuous set of laugh-out-loud mayhem) and Danger Stage (game-based comedy that will keep you guessing and laughing).
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 […]
Local comedian Matty Malloy brings his half-hour comedy set to Arcade Comedy Theater. Hosted by John Benkart and featuring Lizzie Martin. Matty Malloy is a comedian, actor, and producer from Pittsburgh, PA. He first appeared on stage at 9 years old as Joseph in his church Christmas play. It was then that Matty found out […]
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 […]
Come catch three comedy duos providing perfect pairings of laughter and fun fun in this great show. Three pairs means three times the comedy in one night! Don’t miss tonight’s teams: Fondue for Two, Sofa King VS, and Chaos Clowns.
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? […]