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 […]
Arcade Comedy Theater's very own improv house teams present a night of dynamic, audience-inspired comedy! Each show features three different troupes bringing their own brand of humor to the stage. A perfect show for fans of improv comedy!
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"
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is an incubator space where featured comics work on new material in front of a live audience.
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.
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 […]
Arcade's most popular stand-up comedy showcase! Every month see a brand new lineup of comics bring their best material to our intimate upstairs theater.
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 […]
Fondue for Two is celebrating a birthday with music, drag, and comedy! Join us, won't you? You don't want to hear that the birthday girl cried because you couldn't attend!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Arcade Comedy Theater's very own improv house teams present a night of dynamic, audience-inspired comedy! Each show features three different troupes bringing their own brand of humor to the stage. A perfect show for fans of improv comedy!
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 […]
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!
Six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a *REAL* movie none of them have ever seen before! Let’s take advantage of the writers/actors' strike with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Mini Dungeon at the abandoned theme park for a spooky ride aboard the Merry Go Round with friends Barbara's Mother, Kevin's Garage, and stand up by Melanie White.
A nightmare on Liberty Avenue! Join the award-winning improv troupe Select Start for a special Halloween-themed comedy show.
The fastest guns in the kinda-west bring you some of the hottest stand-up Liberty Ave has ever seen! Join Ryder Olle and Dan Docimo as they bring their deep dish, Chicago style comedy to Pittsburgh! Featuring Arcade Comedy favorite Ellen Lundie and hosted by touring comedian Chris Scriva. This is a stand-up comedy show you […]
Do you have a Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda from your life? Well Known Strangers will improvise a hilarious mockumentary based on audience inspiration about a big Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.
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, […]
An Improvised Cage Match for the Ages! Each month at Raw, two members of Ricky Romance invite their favorite improvisers to finally settle the score: who has the funniest friends. You’ll see Pittsburgh’s most experienced improvisers playing together on exciting one-night only, cagematch style teams that Ricky will smoothly take credit for! (Don’t worry, we […]
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 […]
Arcade's house team program features four different troupes, totaling over 35 performers! For our anniversary, we are mixing up all of the teams into a special jam night that highlights both short form games and long form scenes. It's a perfect way to see the amazing talent within our home-grown improv program.
The reigning queen of drag at Arcade, Chi Chi, hosts a classic variety show filled with surprise guests, short and sweet acts, and lots of must-see comedy. See performances from the sketch comedy collective Moop Troop, a musical performance from babyGRAND (Connor McCanlus and Missy Moreno) and more!
The Laboratory is where comedy comes alive! Take a peek into the joke-writing process as stand-up comics from around Pittsburgh take the stage to present their brand new material. The jokes you hear tonight could end up being a part of a comedian's next big stand-up special!
Join us for a special late night event back where it all started: Arcade Comedy Theater is returning to 811 Liberty Avenue (now known as Liberty Magic) for a one-night-only (ever?) performance!
A live game show where YOU could be on stage and win big! Arcade's classic production You're the Next Contestant returns to the stage for a brand new performance of "Family Feud."
The veteran improv comedy troupe Irony City has been a part of the comedy community since before Arcade even existed — and since we've opened our doors, they've been monthly performers on our stages. They'll be headlining the evening alongside a trio of established troupes. Featuring Ricky Romance, BIPOCALYPSE and more. Presented as part of […]
One of Arcade's longest running stand-up comedy showcases, Level Up presents our favorite comics in a special "pass-the-mic" format. A perfect way to close out your Saturday night in our second floor theater — a room comics say is the "best room for comedy" in the city. Find out for yourself! Featuring Aaron Kleiber (closing) […]