You can buy advance tickets for all our shows through Showclix, our ticketing partner. When you click “Get Tickets” for the show you want, you’ll be directed to the Showclix website, where you can complete your purchase using a credit or debit card. If you prefer, you can also buy tickets in person at the Arcade Box Office before the show, using either cash or a card. For groups of 10 or more, please go to our Group Sales page.
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a special Halloween Themed 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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
Cultural District creative, Mr. Arcade, was found dead in the theater last week. To help figure out what calamity occurred, spiritual medium improv team, Select Start, will be called in to contact his ghost live to solve this recent murder. However… Select Start does stand to gain a lot from the death of Mr. Arcade. Tell me more →
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
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.
Join Knights of the Arcade on Saturday, August 31, at 9 PM 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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
If you follow politics and you enjoy laughter, join us to hear the most recent rulings from the Taco Supreme Court, hot political takes, fake news and real news blended together into a little comic relief in an otherwise white-knuckle ride. Silliness guaranteed. Substance... that's debatable!
The Porch Party is a family-friendly evening of music, story-telling and laughter--truly appropriate for ALL ages. This month's show will feature special Halloween and Harvest themes!
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month.
Level Up Stand-Up, the hottest show in town, is made even hotter by comedians Vinny Palatucci, Cass Goodworth, Don Arner and headliner Jeff Fieldhouse and hosted by Kimberly Bennett.
Join us downtown at Arcade to celebrate the release of our 90th and final YOU ARE HERE Neighborhood Beer... and East End Brewing’s 20th Anniversary! We've got a wonderful beer-filled evening planned with Drew from Drew’s Clues doing Neighborhood/Beer Trivia, a special guest appearance by Pittsburgh's own Rick Sebak, and maybe a few other surprises. Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, and more! Audience members will also be invited to play bingo in between sets -- and prizes will be available for any lucky winners! This month featuring: improv from Nonsense, comedy from Fred Frances, and improv from Barbara, a Mother. Laugh, play Bingo, win prizes!
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 Tell me more →
Two performers, two improvised sets, one hour: a daring feat of strength and stamina!
The Arcade Hootenanny features Pittsburgh's best improvisers creating comedy from a guest monologist's true stories.
A surprising and unforgettable night of comedy with some of the city’s finest talent!
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 Tell me more →
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 302J: JTS Brown class show! Instructor: Liz Labacz
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 Tell me more →
The Sketch Comedy Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater to help promote the art of sketch comedy. Every other month, Sketch Lab will feature staged readings of sketches from writers who have attended our writers' room, performed by a roster of comedic actors
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup!
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 Tell me more →
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+
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.
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.
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 Tell me more →
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.
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
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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.
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.
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, Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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.
The Porch Party is a family-friendly evening of music, story-telling and laughter--truly appropriate for ALL ages.
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 Tell me more →
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month.
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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
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
Pittsburgh's black box comedy theater — improv, stand-up, and sketch, seven nights a week.
943 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Voicemail: (412) 339-0608
info@arcadecomedytheater.com