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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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" […]
It’s musical mayhem as seven comedians improvise their way through a monster movie none of them have ever seen! Will they defeat their rivals or will the entire city be […]
BETA STAGE PRESENTS: SMALL SPOONS: A Short Form Improv Showcase Buckle up. Small Spoons is dishing out a night of unpredictable, high-octane short form improv—sharp games, chaotic energy, and comedy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Level Up Stand Up is Arcade Comedy Theater's monthly stand up showcase. This month we'll be joined by...Georgia Warder, Level Up's featured act, who left the closet and a small […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 sketch show featuring spicy jokes and burlesque to beat the summer heat!
Join us for The Neighboorhoodlums starring Kevin's Garage - a improv show (team or teams) event!
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 […]
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 […]
B!tch Please: CENSORED! Join us Friday, August 9 at 8 PM at Arcade Comedy Theater for a one-night-only comedy show that dives into the history of censorship, modesty, and the […]
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 […]
Come see our IMPROV 101 Speedrun students show off their brand new comedy skills in this Sunday afternoon class show, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Beth Geatches!
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 Kanter!
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 […]
Come see our STAND-UP 102: Advanced Stand-Up Comedy students showcase their comedy skills in this Sunday afternoon stand-up slammer, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Sean Collier!
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating […]
There are all sorts of nervous symptoms comedians get, but only one makes it actually harder to do stand-up: dry mouth. At (Really, Really) Drybar, comics will have to do […]
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: TBA
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hot Dog Accessories is back with an off-the-rails night of long form improv, and this time—we're going cinematic. Join us for Hot Dog Picture Show, where we take two real […]
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating […]
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating […]
It’s musical mayhem as seven comedians improvise their way through a monster movie none of them have ever seen! Will they defeat their rivals or will the entire city be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for The Death Show - a improv show (team or teams) event!
Greetings from Select Start Island… where everything is made up and the laughs are non-stop! Buckle up for a completely improvised comedy adventure brought to you by Pittsburgh’s own Select Start, live at Arcade Comedy Theater.
This month’s test stage at Arcade Comedy Theater is a tasty snack! This month features a comedy duo, student films, and an experiment in inebriated improv. So sit back, relax, […]
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" […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The I.C.E. Melter Legal Defense Fundraiser is a way to help those affected by unconstitutional police activity while laughing your face off! Come join hosts Shannon Norman and Dave Stewart […]
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 […]
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 […]
Level Up is a monthly show that highlights Pittsburgh's funniest comics and welcomes special guests from all over! This month we'll be joined by headliner Chrissy Costa, Christina McNeese, Stacey Fleurime, […]
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 […]