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It's time to re-test the HA-pothesis! Sketch Lab Report is the culmination of the best of the year of Sketch Lab writing experiments, back for a remount! From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch Lab […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It's time to re-test the HA-pothesis! Sketch Lab Report is the culmination of the best of the year of Sketch Lab writing experiments, back for a remount! From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch Lab […]
Have you ever felt that your favorite live comedy show was missing a tournament arc? Have you ever walked out of a theater thinking “not enough kawaii”? Have you ever looked at someone on stage and wondered “is this even their final form”? Well good news, Select Start let their resident anime fans loose, and […]
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! Experience the excitement of being a part of the creative process as we provide a platform for producers to present and refine new ideas in front of a live audience. New concepts get the opportunity to be workshopped live, allowing […]
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 […]
It's time to re-test the HA-pothesis! Sketch Lab Report is the culmination of the best of the year of Sketch Lab writing experiments, back for a remount! From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch Lab […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! Experience the excitement of being a part of the creative process as we provide a platform for producers to present and refine new ideas in front of a live audience. New concepts get the opportunity to be workshopped live, allowing […]
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 […]
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 newsest stars take the stage and show what they learned in their IMPROV 101: Foundations class! Hosted by class instructor Alyssa Tomasella.
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 […]
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.
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 […]