Class Show - IMPROV 101 Speedrun
2025-08-10 14:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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!

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Class Show - CHARACTER WORK
2025-08-10 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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!

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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2025-08-10 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 of goofs.

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Class Show - STAND-UP 102
2025-08-10 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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!

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Sketch Lab Report Vol. 2
2025-08-15 20:00, 2025-08-16 20:00, 2025-08-22 20:00, 2025-08-23 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report.
Sketch Lab presents Vol 2, featuring performances from Hannah Doty, John Feightner, Beth Geatches, Jeffrey Johnson, Devin Marshall, DeVaughn Robinson, and Montaja Simmons. Swing Actors for this production include Plumm Dunkley, Mercy Odhner, and Alex Tita.
Written by Lissa Brennan, Mindy Cooper, Arianne Joson, Andrew Lotz, Bren Macdonald, Devin Marshall, Connor McCanlus, Mercy Odhner, Matt Solter, and Xazrianna Walker. Directed by Renee Rabenold.

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(Really, Really) Drybar
2025-08-15 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 fresh jokes while their mouths are full of dry material. Come help us answer questions like: “Can you talk about love with dried dates in your mouth?” “Can you roast your peers with a mouthful of jerky?” “Why does Zivan keep making his friends embarrass themselves” …and so many more! Hosted by Brittany Alexis Featuring Kimberly Bennett, Ellen Lundie, and Rebecca Canterbury

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Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv
2025-08-16 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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

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Short Form Jelly with Select Start
2025-08-17 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 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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Got Rights?
2025-08-21 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 upstairs Thursday, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh’s most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not a show. It is practice, a place to try new jokes, adjust old ones, and, most importantly, take risks and make mistakes. Whether it’s good, bad, funny, or crass, YOU decide if you want to laugh. Got Rights? is the mic to support and enjoy the incredible talent from our vibrant comedy community. Bring your friends, your laughter, and your keen comedy judgment for a night of fresh perspectives and bold humor.

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Hot Dog Accessories
2025-08-22 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 student films (yes, actual ones!) by Jeremiah Ion and use them as the inspiration for a wild, character-driven Slacker set that hops between story lines like your favorite cult classic.
Bonus feature: Our favorite improv duo, Nonsense, will be delivering fast and chaotic improv to properly scramble your brain before the main event.
Whether you’re into awkward drama, avant-garde experiments, or the kind of film school gold that deserves an encore, we’ve got you covered. Come for the movies, stay for the improv, and witness a night of comedy that’s weird, unpredictable, and 100% made up on the spot. Popcorn not included—but chaos is guaranteed.

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Bootleg Reboots
2025-08-23 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 destroyed? Witness legendary battles and ballads with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*Feat. TBADirected / Hosted by: Jeremiah IonFX / Tech by: James Jameson

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Lucky Draw
2025-08-24 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 random. Arcade’s Academy students, team members, or any other improvisers can put their names into the box and be picked to come on stage to play.
Each month we will assemble a special guest team for our “Lucky Draws” to improvise with. Your name could be drawn to do fun and fast paced short-form games, or be pulled to be in a long-form montage! If you’re just looking for a fun, unique night out, you’ll get a chance to see some inventive and exciting new comedy!
This month’s special guests will be members of Halpractice!

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Five Minutes or Bust
2025-08-28 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, a new Joke Master will listen to audience laughter and decide if it’s enough to keep the comic on stage. If the audience isn’t laughing, the performer will be given an early ejection by the Joke Master. This is a true test for comics to flex their comedic prowess and prove they can perform under pressure.
Joke Master: Chrissy Costa
Feature: Jeff Fieldhouse
Produced and Hosted by Kimberly Bennett and Matty Malloy

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The Death Show
2025-08-29 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Death is a part of life, sure, but why take it so seriously? The Death Show turns sorrow into satire with a little inspiration from a soon-to-be dearly departed audience member. Join some of Pittsburgh’s finest improvisers for one hilarious funeral, complete with eulogies, scenes, and even a few words from the recently deceased. Every man dies, but not every man truly attends The Death Show.

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Select Start Improv Show
2025-08-29 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Greetings from Select Start Island… where everything is made up! Pack your bags and leave your script behind—Select Start is taking you on a hilarious, unscripted journey you won’t forget. This travel-themed improv comedy show is your boarding pass to laughs, detours, and absurd destinations.
Each scene is fueled by audience suggestions and built entirely on the spot by Pittsburgh’s own Select Start. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a first-time passenger, you’ll be swept away on a whirlwind of characters, mishaps, and comedic layovers.
No two shows are ever the same…. just like your weirdest vacation. So grab your carry-on, put your seat in the upright position, and get ready for turbulence… of the funny kind.
Only at Arcade Comedy Theater. One night only: August 29. Boarding begins at 9:00 PM.

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Beta Stage
2025-08-30 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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, and laugh as we bring comedy to your table.
INCUDED ACTS:– Malort Mayhem (with Tyler Ray Kendrick)– Student Films by Jeremiah Ion– Butter Hamlet (a Duo Set)

Duo Two Ways
2025-08-30 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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, “wow.”
Scott was trained in Chicago. Fred was trained in Philadelphia. They met in the spring of 2023. They realized, “hey we really like performing together.” So they are doing that.

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Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
2025-08-30 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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 rolled and projected on the theater wall.

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House Team Hot Spot
2025-09-04 19:00, 2025-09-11 19:00
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 the audience to get involved; kick back and watch a dynamic long-form improv set unfold based on a single suggestion. All of it adds up to a unique night of live comedy that burns bright for 75 minutes!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

The Stand-Up Laboratory
2025-09-04 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.

House Team Spotlight
2025-09-05 19:00, 2025-09-12 19:00
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 features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved. Some weeks, you can kick back and watch a dynamic long-form improv set unfold based on a single suggestion. All of it adds up to a unique night of live comedy that burns bright for 75 minutes!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

The I.C.E. Melter Legal Defense Fundraiser
2025-09-05 21:00
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 along with an absurd amount of Pittsburgh stand-up comedy talent!
Co-Headliners Aarik Nesby and Chrissy Costa with, Asher O’Briant, Chelsea Hlasnick, Tyler Ray Kendrick, Matty Malloy, Kimberly Bennett, Harry Gilliard, Jo Crawford, Georgia Warder, Amir Abdullah, Abby Evans, and Abigail Elias!!
We will also offer silent auction prizes with the proceeds going towards our cause!

Sketch Comedy Lab
2025-09-06 19:00
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 scripted works written by some of the city’s funniest up-and-coming writers.
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $10 / $5 college students
Ages 16 & up
BYOB 21+ (fee waived)

Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
2025-09-06 20:00
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 the Jagoff?”
Each show, the audience shares stories about some real Jagoff moments, sparking hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City.
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15 / $10 college studentsAges 16 & upBYOB 21+

Level Up Stand Up
2025-09-06 21:00
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, Mike DiGuglielmo, Roy Gloeckl, and host Cassi Bruno.
