Arcade Comedy Theater

Living to Laugh Stand-Up Show
2023-09-29 19:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” – Kurt Vonnegut
Join host Zach Funk along with a fantastic lineup of Kevin Budkey, Andreas O’Rourke, Abbey Hannis, Erick Williams, Brandon Johnson, Andrew Lotz, Abbey Elias, Asher O’Briant and Amanda Averell for a night of laughter to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We will also be taking any extra donations anyone would like make at the show.

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Pgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2023-09-28 19:30
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! Each month, performers can sign up to be randomly placed on an improv ensemble team that will exist for just one night only.
As an audience member, you’ll see the cutting edge of improv comedy, all inspired by a few suggestions.

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Class Show: Stand-Up 201
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:30
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Stand-Up Comedy 201 class show!

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Class Show: Improv 102
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:30
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 102: Scenework class show!

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Class Show: Improv 103
2023-09-26 20:30
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 103: Game and Pattern class show!

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Class Show: Improv 301
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:30
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!

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Class Show: Improv 201
2023-09-25 20:30
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 201: Short Form Technique class show!

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Class Show: Improv 101
2023-09-25 19:00
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s newest improv performers take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 101: Foundations class show!

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Fridge Art Sketch Show
2023-09-23 22:00
Are you missing Saturday Night Live amidst the strike? Wait no longer, because Pittsburgh’s funniest performers are coming to bring you the sketch show you’ve been waiting for!
Local and out-of-state talent comes together to bring your favorite characters to life, like Barbie, Ronald McDonald, and even They/Hulk. This collaborative production includes some of the funniest improvisers, comedians, and actors. A cast of 12 performers, 5 directors, and 3 writers all dedicated to an alternative & inclusive comedy experience. Chill in the theater with a cold beer and experience the whacky, silly show that is a Fridge Art Sketch Show.

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BIPOCALYPSE Improv Show
2023-09-23 21:00
An improv comedy show performed by the Global Majority.
A brand new comedy show featuring special guest performers Blue Cavell-Allette and Tashika Campbell! These two veteran improvisers will be at Arcade all day, teaching a BIPOC improv master class.
Blue and Tashika will be joining forces with Pittsburgh’s BIPOC community of improvisers for a one-night-only comedy show.

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What's Your Sign?
2023-09-23 20:00
Pittsburgh’s only astrology-themed comedy show – What’s Your Sign? is back for the Autumn Equinox! Join us and get ready to be entertained as your chart helps us inspire the show. Compete against the stars of the show and win a crystal during the show’s signature What’s Their Sign? Characters and some of Pittsburgh’s brightest comedy stars come together to explore the zodiac alongside astrology content creator @PghAstrology!

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Hot Dog Accessories
2023-09-22 22:00
Join improv team, Hot Dog Accessories, while they Ketchup with their improv friends.
Come out for a night a fun longform improv and Relish in this incredible indie team lineup. Mustard up the courage to give a suggestion, and watch it inspire comedy right before your eyes. This month’s showcase features duos The 717’s (Devin Marshall and Sara Umbaugh) and The Butch and the Bi (Jon Marek and Bob Rudenborg), followed by HDA presenting their signature longform: The Slacker. Sponsored by Heinz (unofficially).

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Sketch Comedy Lab
2023-09-22 20:00 - 21:30
The Sketch Comedy Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater to help promote the art of sketch comedy. Every other month, Sketch Lab will feature sketches from writers who have attended our writers’ room and performed by a roster of comedic actors.

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Lucky Draw
2023-09-21 19:30
A night of random improv encounters!
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw” — an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! Each show, Arcade Academy students and team members drop their names into box at the start of the night. Throughout the evening, the hosts will be playing short form games and doing a long-form set that mixes up these performers alongside special guests, teachers, and coaches from the Arcade community.
If you’re a student or improviser, this is a perfect chance to maybe try out new games or play with some seasoned performers.
And if you’re just looking for a fun, unique night out — you’ll get a chance to see some inventive and exciting new comedy for less than a price of a movie ticket (oh yeah, and you can BYOB).

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Stand-Up Get Down
2023-09-16 22:00, 2023-09-16 20:00
Standup Getdown is ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ for standup comedians!
LIVE COMEDY GAMESHOW – featuring TWO teams of THREE comedians who ‘compete’ through rounds testing their standup comedy ‘skills’ .. roasting, dirty jokes, crowd work, best material etc.. all judged by YOU, the audience! Hosted by Aaron Kleiber (x5 Best Pgh Comedian, Amazon) with sounds by kidmental! The BEST of Pittsburgh comedy and BEYOND.
Two performances: 8PM and 10PM

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Knights of the Arcade: 10th Anniversary Show
2023-09-16 21:00
Knights of the Arcade: Epic 10th Anniversary Celebration
“Best Nerd Fantasy Come to Life” by Pittsburgh Magazine“A neo-geek wet dream” – Pittsburgh City Paper
Get tickets now for an unforgettable evening of laughter, adventure, and celebration! Join us on Saturday, September 16, at 9 PM as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Knights of the Arcade, the ultimate live Dungeons & Dragons comedy extravaganza, at Arcade Comedy Theater in Pittsburgh.
What started as a live D&D game has since morphed into a unique comedic spectacle that’s delighted crowds and become one of Pittsburgh’s longest-running comedy shows. With their unpredictable quests, hilarious mishaps, and constant audience interaction, the Knights have kept audiences coming back for more than a whole decade.
Over the past ten years, the Knights have shared the stage with stars like Zack Ward and Ian Petrella (“A Christmas Story”), David Fielding (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”; Spencer Crittenden (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Community,” and “HarmonQuest”); and local celebrities like Rick Sebak and Aaron Kleiber. This band of misfit adventurers has won multiple awards and maintained a consistent run of monthly shows even during the pandemic.
This 10th-anniversary special promises to be more than just a standard performance, with exciting surprises and a one-of-a-kind quest in the works. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-timer, prepare for an evening packed with high-energy entertainment and plenty of laughs.

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Jerome &: JFLE, FRH Golden x pvkvsv, & more!
2023-09-15 21:00 - 22:30
Theres “Yes &” and then there’s “Jerome &” the comedy variety show that combines improv, live music, sketch, stand-up, & you!
It’s the hottest ticket in town:

JFLE (Jerome & Jesse LE): The beloved sketch duo reunite for ONE NIGHT ONLY with featured players Jennifer Holz & Montaja Simmons
FRH Golden x pvkvsv: Fresh from their album release “Made for the Soul” (available on streaming services and Bandcamp)
Improv from Nonsense
Stand-up from Kimberly Bennett
More than likely a few special & surprise guests in the mix! (Like let’s say Anna C. Reilly and Nia Johnson for starters!)

Anything can happen at a Jerome & show!
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Jerome has featured at SF Sketchfest and other festivals from NYC to Chicagoland to San Diego and in-between. “Jerome &” has been running for over 5 years, rain or shine!
You’re in for a real treat!

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Bracket Night
2023-09-15 20:00
An interactive comedy game show
Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. Each month, you’ll see six comedians duke it out in a battle of opinions as pop culture, food, and other stuff move through a competitive bracket. You’re in on the act too as the audience votes from their seats until a winner is determined!

Be sure to follow @Bracket_Night on instagram to help us complete the bracket for this show!

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House Team Hot Spot
2023-09-15 19:00
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 three house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See dynamic short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved; kick back and watch a full 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!Hosted by Jennifer Holz
Featuring house teams: Grandpa, Jump Button, and Drew’s Dad

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Hot Jam with Ricky Romance
2023-09-14 19:30
Hop up and play with Ricky Romance

Join Ricky Romance as they host Hot Jam, a long-form improv jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! Each month, performers can sign up to be randomly placed on an improv ensemble team that will exist for just one night only.
As an audience member, you’ll see the cutting edge of improv comedy, all inspired by a few suggestions.

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Super Late Night
2023-09-09 22:00
Super Late Night Variety Show!
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a late-night variety show hosted by Pittsburgh’s very own Super Boy! Come and experience a night full of comedy, live music, and improv with a league of talented performers in this superhero themed late-night show.

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Strictly Comics of Color
2023-09-09 21:00 - 22:30
Stand-Up Showcase!
Strictly Comics Of Color is a stand-up showcase uniting Pittsburgh’s most hilarious comics of color, such as the Amazing Navin Sharma **His work appeared in The Onion, Points In Case, Slackjaw Humor Magazine,** the witty Stacey Fleurime, a **Pittsburgh-based comedian, actor, and writer. She has performed at different theaters, clubs, and festivals throughout Pennsylvania and other parts of the country** and the sensational Sammy Anzer best of the fest at **Limestone Comedy Festival and performed alongside DL Hughley, Rojo Perez, Maria Bamford, and Neal Brennan**
Hosted by the charismatic Learnmore Jonasi, as seen on Comedy Central and the triumph of the Boston Comedy Festival. This event celebrates the beauty of humor that transcends boundaries. Join us for an unforgettable night that promises pure joy, cultural fusion, and endless chuckles.

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Arcade Hootenanny
2023-09-09 20:00
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh’s best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story.
Produced by Nick Jaramillo.

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The Latchkey Kids: Go on Strike!
2023-09-08 21:00
Mike cannot write a description for this month’s show as the Latchkey Kids are on strike. Negotiations will happen live on stage. If an agreement is made, the Latchkey Kids and Barbara, a Mother will perform improv at this show.

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We Got Next: Stand Up Showcase
2023-09-08 20:00
“WE GOT NEXT!” Standup Comedian Don Arner (3 time finalist of the Pittsburgh Improv’s Best Comedian competition, 2023 Hollywood’s Best Of the Fest comedy festival) presents a showcases of the best up & coming comedians in Pittsburgh only at the Arcade!

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Fondue For Two
2023-09-08 19:00
Fondue for Two is Pittsburgh’s resident improv duo named after television’s highly lauded and often panned television series GLEE (2009-2015). Other local improv teams join your favorite girls for a night of laughs!

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Your ACT with Nonsense
2023-09-07 19:30
Bring your team or an act!

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!

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Comedian JoMarius Purse
2023-09-02 22:00
As an innocent looking young man along with his laid back, nonchalant demeanor, JoMarius will surprise you with his comedic stylings. His goofy, mischievous and off the wall like wits has been featured on social media platforms such as AllDef, Gamer, FourByThreeComedy and Amazon Prime. JoMarius has also created several videos that have reached viral acclaim. He has also has been heard at multiple clubs in the mid-western region and has produced comedy shows at the Lincoln Lodge Comedy Theater in Chicago. His innocent charm has the ability to make anyone smile.
Also featured on the line up are
Brittany Alexis
Brandon Johnson
Jesse Feng

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Level Up Stand Up
2023-09-02 21:00
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.

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