Arcade Comedy Theater

Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2024-07-21 19:30, 2024-08-18 19:30 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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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GALLERY CRAWL
2024-07-26 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Arcade Comedy Theater during the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl on Friday, July 26th! We’re serving up FREE improv comedy shows every half hour from 6-10 PM. Beat the heat with some cool laughs in our A/C, and if you love it (which you will!), snag a discount on our 7 & 9 PM shows to keep the fun going. See you there for a comedy-packed evening!

Strictly Comedy
2024-07-26 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and discovery at “The Comedy Rising Stars of Class 01/2024”! Presented by Learnmore Jonasi, this special showcase introduces the newest talents in local stand-up comedy straight from the Class of 01/2024

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Select Start
2024-07-26 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Oops! Select Start forgot to plan for a show! We need your help chooooosing a set-list of hilarious, quick-paced improv games in a multitude of different ways! Come chooooose which games we’ll play and which players will play them on the spot! Will you go easy on us or will you chooooose to make us play games you don’t think we can handle?
Chooooooose to join Select Start and special guest Justin Baumgarten for this anything goes type of show! Chooooooose!

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Well Known Strangers: Woulda Coulda Shoulda
2024-07-27 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 DnD Adventure
2024-07-27 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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.
Featuring Special Guest Zev Woskoff, a Pittsburgh artist, actor, director, and producer.
Runtime: 75 minutes

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Short Form Jelly with Select Start
2024-07-28 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join comedy troupe Select Start 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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House Team Hot Spot
2024-08-02 19:00, 2024-08-16 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
This August, we’re pre-gaming Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot with two special Preseason Scrimmage shows on August 2 & 16 at 7 pm! Catch our house team players mixing it up for some extra fun and final practice before the regular season kicks off. Our talented comedians will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to score big laughs. These playful scrimmages are the perfect warm-up, turning your wild suggestions into comedy gold. Don’t miss out on the action—grab your tickets now and be part of the preseason excitement!

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The Stand-Up Laboratory
2024-08-02 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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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Irony CIty: Am I The Jagoff
2024-08-03 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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
2024-08-03 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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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Acting for the Improviser Class Show
2024-08-04 17:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Scenes and monologues performed by the graduates of Arcade’s summer Acting for the Improvisor class.
Hosted by class instructor Montaja Simmons.

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Improv 101 Speedrun Class Show
2024-08-04 18:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade’s newest improvisors show off their new comedic skills after their speedrun through our accelerated version of our Improv 101 class.
Hosted by class TA Cindy Dallas.

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Stand Up Speedrun Class Show
2024-08-04 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade’s newest stand up comics perform their material after an accelerated version of our Stand Up 101 class!
Hosted by class instructor Brittany Alexis.

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Improv for Professionals Class Show
2024-08-08 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Arcade’s first 8-week Improv for Professionals class wraps up with this showcase of the improv comedy they learned to bolster their creative collaboration and innovative thinking in the workplace. [This show is just comedy, no spreadsheets, don’t worry!]

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Barrel of Laughs w/headliner Samantha Bentley
2024-08-09 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Get ready for a show filled with non-stop, side-splitting hilarity at “Barrel of Laughs,” perfectly timed with the Barrel & Flow Fest! This isn’t just any comedy show—it’s a rollercoaster of razor-sharp wit and larger-than-life personalities that will leave you gasping for air and craving more. Don’t miss out on the coolest comedy event in town—snag your tickets now and prepare to laugh till it hurts!

Hosted by Brandon Johnson, featuring the killer humor of Whitney Mor, and starring your headliner Samantha Bentley to bring down the house. Friday, August 9 at 7 pm at Arcade Comedy Theater at 943 Liberty Avenue.

Tickets $18, BYOB $5. $5 off for Barrel and Flow Fest attendees.

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Barbara, A Mother: Comedy Bingo
2024-08-09 21:00 | 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 The Latchkey Kids, hypnotism from Jerome Fitzgerald, and improv from your hosts for the evening, Barbara, a Mother! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes!

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Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
2024-08-10 14:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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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Just Bring It! with Dave Stewart
2024-08-10 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Just Bring It! A new live show from Dave Stewart, the producer of Real Pittsburgh Stories, mixes stand-up comedy, a game show, and a scavenger hunt (sort of). Our comedians have been tasked with providing a bunch of particular items, the one who brings the silliest items gets to close out the show with a fresh 10 minute comedy set!! The items will be judged by our panel of “experts” who will use their skills, experience, and comedy awesomeness to pick the winner!
The contestants: Jeremiah Ion (veteran of both stand up and improv, Jeremiah is the host of Cosplay Karaoke), Zach Funk (a touring stand up comedian, his album “Brains Are Weird” can be streamed everywhere), and Chrissy Costa (Pittsburgh Magazine 2024 Best of the Burgh Comedian of the Year).
Dave Stewart will be joined by his co-host, Chris Hopper, of the Poor Man’s Podcast!

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Arcade Hootenanny
2024-08-10 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 storyteller

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Short Form Jelly with Select Start: 2024-08-11 7:30PM
2024-08-11 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Bootleg Reboots
2024-08-16 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
“BOOTLEG REBOOTS: CRYSTAL LAKE”Plot Synopsis: Six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a teen summer camp classic they have never seen! Will they learn how to swim, get their crush to like them back, or find unexpected horror in the woods?? Find out what makes being a summer teenager so scary on
*BOOTLEG REBOOTS*
Directed by: Jeremiah IonRuntime: 75 minutesTickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

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Doom Scroll
2024-08-17 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
This is fine.
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, characters, and parodies along with Tiktoks, Reels, memes, & internet mishaps all shared live on stage!

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Lads & Ladies of the Night
2024-08-17 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for an evening of bawdy humor and raunchy tales. Pearls will be clutched, loins girded and lips pursed. But through those lips slips a giggle, because no one can resist the raucous and rowdy lads and ladies of the night.

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Hot Dog Accessories
2024-08-23 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Hot Dog Accessories Presents: KetchingUp With… Join our improv team, Hot Dog Accessories, while we Ketchup with our improv friends! Come out for a night of fun long form 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 presents duo Zine Night (featuring Sydney DuBose & Nora Smith) and puppeteering improv group Fuzzy Whatnots (led by Frank McDade), followed by HDA presenting their signature longform: The Slacker. Sponsored by Oscar Mayer (unofficially).

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Super Boss
2024-08-23 21:00
You can’t beat these comics! Come laugh with some of city’s best and boss-est stand up comedians, Blair Grillz, Nate Nagvajara, and Natalie Wickman. Hosted by Ellen Lundie

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The Playlist
2024-08-24 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
~A concert and a comedy show all in one~
The Playlist takes a local Pittsburgh band and sets them loose in a comedy show! You’ll hear some live, original music and then see comedy scenes inspired by the lyrics and tales from the band. It’s a concert and comedy show all in one! This month’s featured guest artist is singer-songwriter Amy Mmhmm
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15, student rush $10 BYOB

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2 Black Dads Comedy Tour
2024-08-24 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Everyone’s favorite 2 Black Dads, Khairy Creek and Kadeem Richardson return to Arcade Comedy Theater for a night of fun

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