Arcade Comedy Theater

Your ACT with Nonsense
2023-10-05 19:30 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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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House Team Hot Spot
2023-10-06 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!
Featuring: Party Pack, Grandpa, and Jump ButtonHosted by Jennifer Holz

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Chicanery with Chi Chi
2023-10-06 20:00
A halloween drag comedy show!
Pittsburgh’s own “Spicy Siren” returns to the Arcade Comedy Theater Stage, serving her quintessential brand of mischievous banter and salacious vocals. With Halloween around the corner and Hispanic heritage month upon us, you can expect to experience the influence of both in this “spooktastic hullabaloo”

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The Stand Up Laboratory
2023-10-06 21:00
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.

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Lez Be Honest
2023-10-07 19:00
Lez be honest, we love a good story. Featured LGBTQ+ storytellers from across Pittsburgh will share stories about their style journeys, fashion mishaps, and queer evolution. Audience members are invited to wear a costume and walk the runway in the Lez Be Honest Fashion Show! Produced by Alexa Schwartz.

https://www.showclix.com/event/lez-be-honest2310

Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
2023-10-07 20:00
Improv comedy night!
We’ve all been there. Maybe you disrupted a wedding that didn’t have a cookie table, asked for fries on your salad at a fancy restaurant (what were you doing there anyway?), or heaven forbid, moved a parking chair. You probably asked yourself at some point, “Am I the Jagoff?”
Veteran improv troupe Irony City will help answer those questions! Sort of. Each month a local comedian will tell us about a time where they MIGHT have been a jagoff. That story will inspire improvised scenes by Irony City, and at the end, we’ll all know, were they the jagoff or not?

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Level Up Stand Up
2023-10-07 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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Hot Jam with Ricky Romance
2023-10-12 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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Fondue for Two: Alex's Birthday Bash
2023-10-13 19:00
A birthday! A comedy show! A concert! A drag show! All in one! Come join Fondue for Two as we celebrate one of our own with a night that will be silly, fun, and hard to forget!

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Doom Scroll
2023-10-13 20:00
Introducing a brand new show!
Doomscroll is an interactive comedy show like you’ve never seen before! If you ever miss using your phone during a show (or wonder if your phone misses you) this is one you’ll love, because Doomscrollpgh’s DMs are open and we invite you to influence the show from the audience.
Featuring a mix of improv, stand up, sketch, and parodies along with Tiktoks, Reels, memes, & internet mishaps all shared live on stage!
Cast:Justin BaumgartenDanielle CerrieMolly GrahamJim KileyAshley McKinneyKate MillerBradley PollockNora SmithXazriannaProduced by Mary QuickTech by James Jamison

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The Latchkey Kids: Join a Cult
2023-10-13 21:00
An improv variety show inspired by the 90s.

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Matt Banwart Stand Up Showcase
2023-10-13 22:00
Matt Banwart is a comedian currently based out of Chicago. His debut stand up comedy album Town Kid debuted at #1 on Amazon and iTune’s comedy charts! Matt can be found working at comedy clubs across the US and regularly at comedy clubs in Chicago.
Currently, Matt is the founder and host of Roast Battle Chicago, a hit live show at the Lincoln Lodge Theatre, with an online following of over 200,000 followersMatt has opened for SNL’s Michael Longfellow, John Rudnitsky, and Chris Kattan, as well as comedians Dan St. Germain, Jeremiah Watkins, and Chad Daniels. Many moons ago, Matt was President of his college’s Stand Up Comedy Club, which he registered as a sorority. Marking Matt the state of Iowa’s first-ever male sorority president. He is very proud of this. Almost as proud as his father was when he won his 6th grade pinewood derby.

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Lecture: How to Write a Joke with Rich Talarico
2023-10-14 11:00 - 13:00
A lecture by a comedy writing legend
Sigmund Freud says there are three parts to a joke. The expectation, the bewilderment and the illumination.
In this 2 hour lecture, attendees will learn comic devices and joke writing techniques that they can carry forward in their comedy careers or just have a deeper understanding of what is going on subconsciously when a joke is presented to an audience. Join comedy veteran Rich Talarico who will share insights on joke writing learned from 30 years in the entertainment business having written monologue jokes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as Key & Peele, MADtv, and SNL.
Runtime: 2 hoursTickets: $25
Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award winner who boasts four Emmy® nominations, as well as four Writers Guild Award noms. Rich is a distinguished writer/producer known for his significant contributions to Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice and many more. Rich wrote and produced on some of the biggest comedy shows in late-night; MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review. Rich is an alum of Chicago’s Second City and has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity and A&W Root Beer’s classic TV ad, “Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant.

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Arcade Hootenanny
2023-10-14 20:00
Chicago-style improv comedy
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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Grandma's Second Favorite Grandson
2023-10-14 21:00
A Headlining Stand-Up Show!
Fresh off of being named Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best Comedian for the second year in a row, Tyler Ray Kendrick debuts a new headlining set. Hosted by Jus Janell and featuring Don Arner. You won’t want to miss this hilarious show!

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Champagne Social Club
2023-10-14 22:00
Looking to relax? Have a drink, kick your feet up, and just laugh that fine A** off? Well, then, look no further than the smooth and sultry vibes of Chris & Matty’s Champagne Social Club!
A variety show that blends together the magic of the speakeasy experience with the smokey and tantalizing atmosphere of your favorite comedy show. Join your hosts Chris Duvall & Matty Frances as you journey through a night of comedy and music that only happens once and only happens here.

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Master Class: Sketch Comedy Reading
2023-10-15 19:30
At the end of our two-day Sketch Writing Master Class workshop with Rich Talarico, actors will read the sketches in a dramatic table read open to you!

Tickets just $5

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Nudged: A Comedy Show without Groomers!
2023-10-19 19:00
Wanna see a comedy show in Pittsburgh tonight, whose headliner *isn’t* a groomer? Arcade Comedy Theater presents Nudged! A hilarious night of comedy from local and national comics, to raise money for a great cause, Alice Hamilton headlines this show completely devoid of sex pests. A rising star in the LA comedy scene, Alice’s jokes have been shared on social media by Sarah Silverman, Mandy Patinkin, and many others! Due to her love for stand up and a seething hatred for misogynists, her shows are always a safe place for girls, gays, and theys.
With host Asher O’Briant and featuring Stacey Fleurime, you’ll be sure to spend all night laughing, and not at already marginalized groups of people! This is one show tonight where you can officially mark yourself safe from pervs.
Proceeds for this show will be donated to The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.

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Lucky Draw
2023-10-19 19:30
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw” Ñ 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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House Team Hot Spot
2023-10-20 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

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Bracket Night
2023-10-20 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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The Sleepover Comedy Show
2023-10-20 21:00 - 21:30
You’re invited to the Sleepover Comedy Show! Join the delightful trio Sleepover (Annie Harder, Mindy McHale, and Alexa Schwartz) for a night of laughter! Special guests will perform improv and stage mesmerizing and exquisitely written readings from the works of Stephanie Meyer! Featuring Ricky Romance, Steve Barth, and Regina Connolly.

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Bootleg Reboots
2023-10-20 22:00
“BOOTLEG REBOOTS”
Plot Synopsis: Five comedians are forced to improvise their way through a *REAL SPOOKY* movie that none of them have ever seen before! Will the audience suggestions be the hero or villain of the story? Will a list of character names help them at all?? Or will a poorly edited trailer confuse them even further??? It’s either a legendary blockbuster or a cinematic flop with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*
Directed by: Jeremiah Ion
Runtime: 75 minutes

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Stand-Up Get Down
2023-10-21 20:00, 2023-10-21 22:00
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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Jerome &: Aarie x NOCASINO, Alice Hamilton, Erin Ross, & More!
2023-10-21 21:00
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:

Musical Guests: Aarie x NOCASINO
Special Guests: Erin Ross (improv), McKinnlee McElroy (stand-up)
Featuring: Raina Deerwater, Sara Kantner, & Nonsense!

Anything can happen at a Jerome & show! Expect a few more surprise guests!
Speaking of surprise guests: In from Los Angeles, Alice Hamilton!
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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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Hot Jam with Ricky Romance
2023-10-26 19:30
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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Impolitic: Sketch Comedy Show
2023-10-27 19:00
A sketch comedy show that takes current events, local news, political punditry and a dash of the surreal and mashes it all together into one giant meatball of fun!
If you’re feeling spooked by the Republican primary debates and are hungry for a little levity, join us for a night of laughs at those topics best avoided at Thanksgiving dinner.
From the writers who brought you a dance party of crudités in the Impolitic debut show of ‘22, comes another political journey through DeSantis Disney daydreams, juvenile Giuliani gags and Boeberts who just. Won’t. Leave.
Silliness is guaranteed. Substance? Well that’s debatable!

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Mini Dungeon's Merry Go Round
2023-10-27 20:00
It’s spooky season so join Mini Dungeon and their friends Barbara, A Mother & Kevin’s Garage at the abandoned theme park for a questionably creepy ride aboard the Merry Go Round. From one suggestion watch as each team takes a ‘round’ on mini’s carnival of frights improv ride and uses the previous set as their inspiration for an evening of collaborative comedy fun.
Featuring:Stand up: Melanie WhiteImprov Teams: Barbara, A Mother & Kevin’s Garage

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Select Start: Nightmare on Liberty Avenue
2023-10-27 21:00
One, Two, Select Start’s Coming For You
Three, Four, Better Suggest Some More
Five, Six, Left You Shift
Seven, Eight, Stay Up Late
Nine, Ten, Never Improv Again.
Let Select Start haunt you through your dreams this spooky season. Enjoy fast-paced short form improv games sparked by audience suggestions. Featuring special guests Danielle Cerrie and Bob Rudenborg. Costumes encouraged.

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