Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother
2024-05-10 19:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
A fun and laughter filled evening of bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play bingo between comedy acts. Featuring acclaimed improv team Narsh, music from the iconic Kevin O’Brien, and improv from your hosts for the evening, Barbara, a Mother! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes!

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The Latchkey Kids
2024-05-10 21:00
The Latchkey Kids welcome Robin Hitchcock to her 40s with a night of nostalgia-based improv. With special guests Warp Zone!
Join The Latchkey Kids for a night of improvised comedy, public access TV, and dollar-bin VHS trash!
This monthly improv show has the vibe of hanging out with friends after school and making fun of whatever crap was on TV. Unsupervised comedy the second Friday of every month!

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Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
2024-05-11 14:00, 2024-06-08 14:00
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 any age through a hands-on approach to theater. Whether your child is a natural performer or a thoughtful observer, the show adapts to each individual, giving everyone a unique and hilarious experience they’ll talk about for a long time! Penny Arcade is a fun and innovative show you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
Important information:

Runtime: 60 minutes
Tickets $12 per person (discounts for groups of 4 or 6)
Suitable for ALL ages
Parents must be present at all times
The theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers
Child-appropriate concessions available

What to Expect
Penny Arcade was designed to include activities and subject matter appropriate for kids aged 4 to 8 — the experience is a fun, goofy time for everyone in the room!
Through games and activities, guests will learn about the foundations of improv comedy: collaboration, support, and listening. Kids can hop up and interact with the performers, use their imaginations, and get silly. By the end of the show, every guest is a “Penny Player” and has the opportunity to engage with the show and unleash their sense of humor!
While we encourage everyone in the room to engage with the production, it’s not a requirement. Children are encouraged to do what’s most comfortable for them. There are moments when everyone will be sitting down watching a live comedy performance, and when we’re all dancing and moving about the space. Quiet rooms will also be available if a family needs to step out and take a break.

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Arcade Hootenanny
2024-05-11 20:00
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 Kyle Longsdorf.

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Chris & Matty's Champagne Social Club
2024-05-11 21:00
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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Lucky Draw
2024-05-16 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 Ñ 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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Comedy Royale
2024-05-17 19:00
Matt Hartman hosts this original short-form improv competition. Four talented performers are pitted against one another in a series of quick improv games, points are awarded by audience judges, and one player emerges victorious.

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Kevin James Doyle: After Endgame
2024-05-17 20:00, 2024-05-18 21:00 - 22:30
A Riveting One-Man Show
Kevin Kevin James Doyle is a storyteller and comedian who lives in New York City and is a proud graduate of Point Park University. His debut comedy special, The 30-Year-Old Virgin, is available on Amazon Prime. His follow-up stand-up show, Diary of a Bald Kid, received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and will be released in June. He is returning to Edinburgh Fringe with a new show called After Endgame in August.
After Endgame masterfully combines the strategic nuances of chess with the uproarious comedy of life. Doyle has a wealth of experience teaching over 6500 chess lessons in New York City. In this captivating hour filled with drama and intrigue, Doyle takes the audience on a journey across the world: flown to the vibrant city of Singapore at the behest of a mysterious investor, Doyle found himself imparting chess wisdom to some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. The tension rises as Kevin navigates these high-stakes players, both on and off the chessboard.

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BIPOCALYPSE Improv Comedy
2024-05-17 21:00
An improv comedy show performed by the Global Majority. Featuring interactive and hilarious short form improv games.

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B!itch Please: May Queens
2024-05-18 20:00
Spring is here and the birds and the B!tches are HERE for it! Get ready to embrace your inner queen B and join us for a night of sass and laughter with our May Queens extravaganza!
Featuring one and only touring Stand Up Amanda Cohen, alongside a flock of hilarious ladies coming together for one night of a-MAZ-ing improv! So grab your flower crown, and snag your tickets, cuz it’s gonna be MAY.
B Please isn’t just a comedy show, it’s a celebration of fierce women and the B words that define us, from bold to bada$$! Join us as we honor the unruly women throughout history who paved the way for the rights we enjoy today.

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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2024-05-23 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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Sisterhood of Slay: Spring Fling Sketch Thing
2024-05-24 19:00
It’s Spring Fling season for Sisterhood of Slay!
After being in 10+ sketch comedy shows across Pittsburgh, Megha Pai, Sydney DuBose and Amanda Buchheit are bringing you a full sketch show of their very own!
At their Spring Fling Sketch Thing, you’ll see some of the freshest sketch comedy in the city by your fav Millennial + Gen Z girly pops — just watch as they wrangle WiFi passwords, awkward Uber experiences, non-dairy milk fiascos, a quarter-life crisis and more! So, grab your corsage, bring a plus one and join us for a memorable night of laughs under the (metaphorical) stars. xoxo, Megha, Sydney & Amanda

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Super Boss
2024-05-24 21:00
You can’t beat these comics! Check out some of Pittsburgh’s best stand up comics at Super Boss! May’s line up is headliner Amanda Averell, feature John Henry Watt, and guest Lizzie Martin.
Hosted by Ellen Lundie.

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Well Known Strangers presents Coulda Woulda Shoulda
2024-05-25 20:00
Coulda been an astronaut if not for never getting the chance to go to space camp? Woulda married a celebrity if not for spilling a drink on their mother? Shoulda worked for Richard Branson on his private island if not for having webbed feet? In their brand-new format, Well Known Strangers will take inspiration from an audience interview based on a big Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda from their life and weave the information into a hilarious mockumentary-style show. You’ll see a world where that “coulda, woulda, shoulda” came true and how it affected the characters in that alternate version of reality.
Veteran improv team Well Known Strangers have been performing long-form improv for over a decade. They are excited to make an audience member more “well known” for this one-night-only show!

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Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
2024-05-25 21:00
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show
“Best Nerd Fantasy Come to Life” by Pittsburgh Magazine“A neo-geek wet dream” – Pittsburgh City Paper
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. A recurring cast of characters (a dwarf, a monk, a rogue, a sorcerer and a fighter) 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 rolled and projected on the theater wall.
Runtime: 75 minutes

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Short Form Jelly
2024-05-30 19:30
Join comedy troupe 8-Bit as they host a special 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.

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Strictly Brandi Roberts
2024-05-31 19:00
Join us for an uproarious evening with Brandi Roberts, the comedic sensation hailing from Raleigh, NC. Brandi’s journey into the world of comedy is as hilarious as her punchlines. From her humble beginnings to becoming a local favorite at Goodnight’s Comedy Club, Brandi’s wit and charm have captivated audiences across the nation.
Brandi Roberts is not just your average stand-up comedian; she’s a powerhouse of humor, wit, and storytelling. Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Brandi discovered her knack for comedy at an early age, but it wasn’t until 2015 that she officially took the plunge into the world of performing arts. Since then, Brandi’s star has been on a meteoric rise. She’s a regular at Goodnight’s Comedy Club, where she leaves audiences in stitches with her unique perspective on life, love, and everything in between. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, earning her spots in prestigious festivals like The North Carolina Comedy Festival, Sixth City Comedy Festival, and The Black Girls Giggle Festival, to name just a few. But Brandi’s comedy isn’t confined to the stage. She’s also made waves on the “Black Power Rangers” comedy tour in both 2022 and 2023, solidifying her status as a comedic force to be reckoned with. Currently, Brandi is taking her talents to Pittsburgh, PA, where she’s participating in a 9-month comedy fellowship program with the Steel City Arts Foundation. Don’t miss your chance to witness Brandi Roberts in action as she takes the stage for a night of laughter, anecdotes, and pure comedic brilliance. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt and your cheeks ache – this is one comedy journey you won’t want to miss!

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Select Start Live
2024-05-31 21:00, 2024-06-08 21:00
It’s happening again… Inspired by SNL, we are so proud to present: Select Start Live! Part 2.
In addition to the classic improv comedy that Select Start is known for, there will also be drag performances by Chi Chi de Vivre, brand new sketches written by members of Select Start and performed by the whole cast, and stand up from your host for the evening: Katie Tarara.
This time around, you’ll have two chances to catch this electric show, so don’t miss out… Live from Pittsburgh, it’s Select Start!
Ba-Ding!

Runtime: 75 minutes

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Irony City: Am I the Jagoff
2024-06-01 20:00
Improv comedy night!
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. You’ve 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 – afterwards wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?”
Join us as a local comedian confesses a potential jagoff moment, sparking hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City. In the end, YOU will judge: were they the jagoff? Don’t miss this popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers.

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Level Up Stand Up
2024-06-01 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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Your Act with Nonsense
2024-06-06 19:30
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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One Man, No Woman, Show
2024-06-07 19:00
Comedian Asher O’Briant is airing out his dirty laundry for all to see! It’s titled a “One-Man, No-Woman, Show” but don’t be fooled, all genders are welcome!
Asher brings a refreshing take on our grey societal views of art, love, and identity-politics, though a lavender lens that’ll leave anyone laughing!

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Stand-Up Laboratory
2024-06-07 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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Arcade Hootenanny
2024-06-08 20:00
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 Anna Gilchrist.

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Hot Jam with Ricky Romance
2024-06-13 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. (No charge for performers!)
As an audience member, you’ll see the cutting edge of improv comedy, all inspired by a few suggestions.

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Fondue By Your Two
2024-06-14 20:00
It’s the only month of the year where we can be GAY!!!! Come down to see Fondue for Two close out their run at Arcade Comedy Theater with a Pride show featuring improv, drag, music and more! Special guests include Pittsburgh LGBTQ choir Renaissance City Choir, drag queen Jose Queervo, local youth Trombone, and a selection of queer improvisers .

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Out of Order Stand-Up
2024-06-14 21:00
Arcade Comedy Theater’s popular stand-up comedy showcase, Out of Order, is back with a night of laughs in our upstairs theater.

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