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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 performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]
A night of fresh new comedy by the future stars of the Pittsburgh scene in a special showcase of Arcade Academy's new blood! Produced by Cassie Pfannenstiel and E.G.Suzy Runtime: 75 minutes Tickets $15/Student Discount $10 Ages 16 & up BYOB 21+
Join us for a hilarious night of anecdotes and improv provided by storytellers and performers who have two things in common: each is UNIQUE, and they all have disabilities! Featuring monologists recruited from the disability and mental health community who share real stories about their lives and a cast of improvisers with disabilities ranging from: […]
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.
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 features sketches from writers who have attended our writers room and are performed by a roster of comedic actors. See cutting edge comedy and new […]
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 was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterward wondering, “Am I […]
Get ready to laugh like never before at Arcade Comedy Theater’s electrifying Level Up Stand-Up showcase! Every month, our stage lights up with a fresh lineup of Pittsburgh’s funniest comics, rising stars, and special touring guests. Enjoy an unbeatable night of comedy for just $15 (with $5 BYOB). Join us in the Cultural District for […]
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” – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you’re simply looking for an entertaining show or you’re a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, […]
Celebrate the life and legacy of "The Insult King," Mr. Don Rickles, on what would be his 100th birthday! The legendary stand-up comedian and movie star will be honored by Pittsburgh comedians: Cassi Bruno Jo Crawford Abigail Elias Alex Homyak Matty Malloy Johnny Traficante Whitney Mor & a few surprise celebrity guests! These comics will […]
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 […]
Comedy Bingo Night is back at Arcade and we’re going back to school! Join for an evening of comedy, bingo, and remedial algebra — featuring improv, characters, and PRIZES!
Co-Workers! Is a long form narrative show made up of a combination of short form and long form improv, creating the best type of entertainment…middle management comedy!
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh's brightest comedic talents! Host Brittany Alexis brings some of her funniest few friends to the stage for an entertaining night of stand-up. This show promises a lineup of hilarious performances that will keep you laughing long after the show ends. Whether you're a lifelong comedy […]
Step into a world where characters collide and stories spiral Character World is an improv comedy show built on connection, chaos, and completely unscripted fun. The night opens with a JTS Brown—an energetic, character-driven improv form that kicks everything off with bold choices and fast-paced laughs. From there, the show unfolds into a La Ronde, […]
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
Ladies, Ladies, Ladies of Stand-Up Comedy is a line up of - you guessed it - ladies of the night performing their acts on stage. Not to be confused with sex workers, these local Pittsburgh comedians are ready to make you laugh till you pee. (No offense to sex workers - you take a load […]
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh’s vibrant improv scene! This monthly showcase of independent teams features a rotating lineup and a supportive atmosphere. You’ll experience a dynamic range of comedic styles and performances each month. Don’t miss out on the chance to see emerging talent […]
The Moon Show, Arcade’s only late night talk show, returns Saturday, May 16. An out of this world show, we’ll feature tarot readings, space talk, and maybe some alien visitors?
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? – a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us upstairs in our black box theater every third Thursday at 9 pm and witness some of Pittsburgh’s most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is […]
Come spend the night - or at least 75 minutes of it - with String and the Beans for Slumber Party: A Nostalgic '90s Sleepover! Your hosts, Best of PGH comedy group String and the Beans, will turn your suggestions into a night of improvised, musical fun. Expect prank phone calls, sleepover games like spin […]
Catch Khairy Creek live at Arcade Comedy Theater on May 22nd for an unforgettable night of comedy that hits deeper than just laughs. Fresh off appearances at the Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival and heard on SiriusXM, Khairy brings a sharp, confident voice backed by powerful storytelling that pulls you in and doesn’t let […]
An experimental show improvising an episode of a Power Rangers-esque Tokusatsu show, based on audience suggestions. Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! Experience the excitement of being a part of the creative process as we provide a platform for producers to present and refine new ideas […]
Fool Moon is an live game show where comedians are not what they seem. Come watch as our team of improvisers build the story of a village preyed upon by Werewolves with your suggestions and before your very eyes. Will the Werewolves manage to devour the town, or will the townsfolk manage to stop them? […]
What happens when a PhD in Reproductive Biology swaps the high-stakes world of laboratory research for the even higher stakes of a 7th-grade science classroom? You get Overqualified, a high-energy, brilliantly observational comedy special from Kadeem Richardson, PhD. In this one-of-a-kind show, Kadeem takes audiences on a hilarious journey from the lab to the lunchroom, […]
Fight bad guys and dance the Batusi as six comedians improvise their way through a movie none of them have ever seen before! Will they save the day or make a box office bomb? It’s the swingin’ 60s at *BOOTLEG REBOOTS* Starring: - Kendall White - Stacey Federoff - Nette Perotta - Dave Sinneway - […]
They say laughter is the best medicine.. Which is great, because no one on Select Start has medical training. They have, however, watched many hours of medicine based television and are ready to prescribe dozens of laughs through comedy. Join Select Start and friends as we make up medicines, pretend to have silly ailments, and […]
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! Experience the excitement of being a part of the creative process as we provide a platform for producers to present and refine new ideas in front of a live audience. New concepts get the opportunity to be workshopped live, allowing […]
See improv troupe Well Known Strangers perform an unscripted play based on audience suggestions. With weird, wacky, and wonderful scenes that are made up on the spot, these performers weave together concurrent storylines and push the boundaries of imagination. Don't miss out on all the funny things that happened all at once--as told by this […]
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 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 […]