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Come see Arcade's stars of tomorrow as they introduce a cavalcade of unique comedic characters from our CHARACTER WORK intensive, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Sara Kantner! Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
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. This month's lineup is hosted by Matty Malloy and featuring Envy Sinn, Roy Gloeckl, Chrissy Costa, Asher O'Briant, and […]
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 […]
Comedy veterans Irony City explore Pittsburgh, one Jagoff at a time. A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers. 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 – […]
Stand-up comedy is all about finding the funny in everyday life. Usually, it doesn't matter if what you're saying is true as long as it's hilarious. 'Admit One' gives you, the audience, the chance to call comedians out! You'll hear four riotous tales, and it'll be your job to figure out if the comic is […]
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.
“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 […]
Come on, come all, to celebrate Pride and Friday the 13th with Barbara, A Mother’s gayest show yet! Featuring drag, bingo, drag bingo, prizes, and your favorite improvisers, it won’t be one to miss!
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 […]
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 Matt Solter!
Co-Workers! Takes you behind the scenes to see the private lives of the people you spend more time with than your loved ones. A mix of short and long form improv comedy sheds some light on what really makes this economic time bomb tic. Come find out who has been stealing your lunch, stealing your […]
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 comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.
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 […]
"Why am I single?" "What should I watch?" "Is drag a career option?" Are you caught in a quandary, conundrum, or crisis? Never fear, Arcade has you covered with No Straight Answers, an extra special Pride month show where an outspoken and opinionated panel of the queerest, most hilarious experts* in Pittsburgh can't wait to […]
Death is a part of life, sure, but why take it so seriously? The Death Show turns sorrow into satire with a little inspiration from a soon-to-be dearly departed audience member. Join some of Pittsburgh's finest improvisers for one hilarious funeral, complete with eulogies, scenes, and even a few words from the recently deceased.
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! Produced by Resident Host Team:
Unleashing bitch energy through time, identity, and pure attitude—this one-night-only Pride edition of B!tch Please is here to slay. Featuring girls, gays, theys, and comedy royalty, the show blends improv, stand-up, drag, and unapologetic queerness into one fierce, unforgettable night. Because anyone can be a b!tch—and that’s something worth celebrating. With stand-up from Matty Malloy, […]
Feel the need for speed with ‘BOOTLEG REBOOTS’! Take to the skies with seven queer comedians as they improvise their way through a movie none of them have ever seen! Will they earn their wings or crash and burn? It’s a highway to the danger zone with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*Directed / Hosted by: – Jeremiah IonStarring:- […]
Join us on the fourth Sunday of each month for Lucky Draw! This is an interactive improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn on the spot at random. Arcade's Academy students, team members, or any other improvisers can put their names into the box and be picked to come on stage to […]
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 […]
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, […]
Arcade Comedy Theater's family friendly "Penny Arcade" Improv troupe is taking a trip to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe! A whimsical drag show including puppets, comedy, and a drag queen story time. An experience yinz can only get dahntahn Pittsburgh!
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.
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 […]
Come see the best work of our Intro to Sketch Writing students in staged readings featuring a cast of professional actors! Instructor: Frank McDade
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 Tyler Ray Kendrick. Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
Come see Arcade's newest comedians take the stage to show what they have learned in their STAND-UP 101 class! Hosted by class instructor Zivan Vasquez. Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
This summer the Furry Fandom comes to downtown Pittsburgh, PA, and the performers at Arcade Comedy Theater are growing hair and fangs as well! 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 […]
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: Zivan Vasquez
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.
Fondue for Two are back with another installment of Women Talking, where women talk! This month, the comedy duo will be interviewing tennis legend Kristy Borza (all-times win record holder, 3-time MVP, and previous captain of Pitt's Division I women's tennis team) and doing an improv set based on her life. Along with comedy from […]
Comedy veterans Irony City explore Pittsburgh, one Jagoff at a time. A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers. 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 – […]
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 rising stars take the stage to show what they have learned in their IMPROV 103: Game and Pattern class! Hosted by class instructor Greg Gillotti. Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+
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 third year of fast-paced, pickle-packed improv comedy during Picklesburgh 2025! Relish the laughs as our quick-thinking performers serve up short-form, off-the-cuff scenes […]
Join The Latchkey Kids and friends for an award-winning night of improv inspired by the garbage we grew up watching!
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 […]
Celebrate the power of queer joy and resilience at Our Pride Goes On, a stand-up comedy showcase that’s loud, proud, and hilariously unfiltered. Hosted by the incomparable Matty Malloy, this lineup of LGBTQ+ comedians will have you laughing, cheering, and maybe even rethinking your last situationship. Pride isn’t just a month—it’s a lifestyle, and this […]
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 third year of fast-paced, pickle-packed improv comedy during Picklesburgh 2025! Relish the laughs as our quick-thinking performers serve up short-form, off-the-cuff scenes […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
“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 […]
Death is a part of life, sure, but why take it so seriously? The Death Show turns sorrow into satire with a little inspiration from a soon-to-be dearly departed audience member. Join some of Pittsburgh's finest improvisers for one hilarious funeral, complete with eulogies, scenes, and even a few words from the recently deceased.
Local Author/Illustrator Celebrates Book Launch with Interactive Show for Kids Family-Friendly Event Features Kids Improv, Puppet Comedy, and a Sneak Peek at New Mystery Book Pittsburgh, PA–Young readers and families are invited to a one-of-a-kind book launch and comedy celebration on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Arcade Comedy Theater, as local children’s author/illustrator Sarah McDavis debuts the second book […]
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! Produced by Resident Host Team:
Nonsense, the improv duo of Steve Barth and Brad McNary, brings their unique, rapid-fire, chaotic style to the Arcade stage for a must-see Saturday night variety show. The hosts of Your ACT have invited some of their favorite performers to join them for an evening of rapid-fire, chaotic, energized comedy. Expect the unexpected when Nonsense […]
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.
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 […]