House Team Hot Spot
2024-12-13 19:00, 2024-12-06 19:00, 2024-11-29 19:00, 2024-11-22 19:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s comedy scene as they turn your wild suggestions into unforgettable moments of pure comedic gold. Don’t miss out on the laughs—grab your tickets now and fill your Friday with fiery fun!

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Sketch Writing 101 Class Show
2024-12-11 20:30 | PA
Come see the best work of our Intro to Sketch Writing students in staged readings featuring a cast of professional actors!
Instructor: Kevin O’Brien

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Improv 102 Class Show
2024-12-11 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 102: Scenework class show!
Instructor: Sara Kantner

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Improv 103 Class Show
2024-12-10 20:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 103: Game and Pattern class show!
Instructor: Matt Solter

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Improv 101 Class Show
2024-12-10 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s newest improv performers take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 101: Foundations class show!
Instructor: Beth Geatches

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Improv 301 Class Show
2024-12-09 20:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 301: The Harold class show!
Instructor: Nick Jaramillo

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Stand Up 101 Class Show
2024-12-09 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s newest stand up comics debut the material they developed in our 8-week Stand Up 101 class!
Instructor: Sean Collier

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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2024-12-08 19:30 | 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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Level Up Stand Up
2024-12-07 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come get weird with Arcade Comedy! Level Up Stand Up features Chris Nakis, Blair Grillz, Eben Parker and headliner Stacey Fleurime. Winner of the 2024 One-Liner Madness competition, Stacey brings the jokes…and the resting bitch face. You’re gonna wanna check out Chris live before you catch his new special, “Gonna Wanna.” When they’re not producing some of the best shows in town with Gaslight Comedy, Eben is making audiences laugh and beating up on their little brother because dad said so. Don’t even challenge Blair to a roast competition because she’ll roast you into oblivion. Get ready for a night of laughs, giggles, chuckles and chortles with your host, Kimberly Bennett.

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Irony City
2024-12-07 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of 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 – afterward wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?”
Each month, Irony City welcomes a local comedian who confesses a true story in which they made a questionable decision, sparking hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City. In the end, YOU will judge: were they the Jagoff? Don’t miss this popular show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers! This month’s show features comedian and actress and overall wonderful person, Stacey Babyak!

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Real Pittsburgh Stories: Dad Life
2024-12-07 19:00 | PA
Real Pittsburgh Stories: Dad Life!
Well, producer and host Dave Stewart is a dad now, so he’s invited several of his very funny dad friends to come and share some hilarious stories with all yinz! The SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY of Real Pittsburgh Stories features Don Arner, Chris Nakis, Marcus Cox, and Eric Damon, a group of Steel City dads, who…we assure you, won’t make you groan with our “Dad jokes”. Come on dahn to the Arcade n’at, crack open a Arn City, and enjoy the latest Real Pittsburgh Stories!

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The Porch Party
2024-12-07 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The Porch Party is a family-friendly evening of music, story-telling and laughter–truly appropriate for ALL ages.

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The Stand Up Laboratory
2024-12-06 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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Fridge Art Sketch Show
2024-12-06 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Celebrate the cold season and warm up with buttered popcorn and sketch comedy from the best writers and performers the Burgh has to offer! Including sketches based on nostalgic Holiday films like “Frosty the Snowman” and “It’s a Wonderful Life”, with familiar faces of Shakespeare and even the Pope. Best described as a “Jag Off’s Version of SNL”, come see what makes Fridge Art Sketch Show the largest sketch troupe in the Burgh – and get some FREE popcorn while you’re at it!

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Your ACT with Nonsense
2024-12-01 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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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Doomscroll
2024-11-30 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Need a break from the family after this week? Get off your couch, and join us for Doomscroll, thanks! — a live, laugh-out-loud comedy show where YOU drive the action by sharing content from you phone!This month, we’re taking you on a wild ride through the best (and worst) moments of 2024. Expect viral memes, TikToks, and internet chaos, all brought to life with improv, stand-up, and audience participation. It’s like scrolling through your feed, but way funnier — and you’re part of the show!
What can you expect?Improv & Stand-Up: Fast, funny, and always unexpected! We’ll turn today’s wildest trends into comedy gold.Audience Games & Trivia: Test your TikTok & meme knowledge, and steer the show in hilarious new directions.Live Memes & TikToks on Stage: Watch as we create meme & reel-inspired skits and parody viral videos right before your eyes.At Doomscroll, thanks, anything can happen — but we guarantee it’ll be hilarious. Whether you’re a meme lover, TikTok addict, or just here for a good time, this show has something for everyone.
Get your tickets now! Don’t miss out on the fun.

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Well Known Strangers
2024-11-30 20:00 | 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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Select Start
2024-11-29 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join the Select Start team as we celebrate FriendsGIVING. You’ll get a night full of our classic short-form improv, coupled with a FUNdraising basket raffle leading in to the biggest fundraising event of the year: Giving Tuesday. All raffle proceeds directly benefit Arcade Comedy Theater, Pittsburgh’s non-profit comedy theater. Come on down and inspire the evening with your suggestions and help us give back to our home theater.All audience members will receive 1 basket raffle entry ticket and a complimentary door prize donation from CE Presents. Full basket raffle rules, donors, raffle tickets and basket contents located at: https://www.givegab.com/p2p/select-start-supports-arcade/select-start
Featured Player: Sara UmbaughSpecial Guest: Cynthia Dallas

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Lucky Draw
2024-11-24 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw” 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 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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Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
2024-11-23 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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Beta Stage
2024-11-23 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
BETA STAGE IS BACK!
Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY*
*if today is the fourth Saturday of the month

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Super Boss
2024-11-22 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
You can’t beat these comics! Superboss is an unbeatable lineup of standup comics. This month laugh with Georgia Warder, Josh Ritenour, and Xazrianna. Hosted by Ellen Lundie.

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Short Form Jelly with Select Start
2024-11-17 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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Duo Shuffle
2024-11-16 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Five Great Improv Duos will share the stage for one amazing show. Watch as the duos perform together and then shuffle up partners for the second half of the show! Featuring Nolen & Nolen, Seramillo, Graham Quickers, and Kornfeld & Andrews.

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Stand Up & Celebrate
2024-11-16 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
A Celebratory Stand Up Showcase
For eleven years, the Arcade stage has welcomed hilarious stand ups who have honed their skills right here in the ‘Burgh! For our anniversary, we’re thrilled to welcome back to our stage Jomarius Purse, Jesse Feng, and host Whitney Mor!
Runtime: 75 minutes
Tickets $15Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+

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Kornfeld & Andrews
2024-11-16 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Seasoned performers, longtime instructors, and all-around swell guys Rick Andrews and Louis Kornfeld combine their improv powers for a longform show that’s as honest as it is hilarious. With a patient, nuanced style, they create a textured world filled with characters that will make you laugh and move you all at the same time. It’s comedy. It’s theater. It’s a performance you won’t soon forget.
Kornfeld & Andrews will headline a show for Arcade’s Anniversary weekend with an opening set by Fondue for Two.

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Improv In Development
2024-11-16 18:00 | 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!

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