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.
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 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 Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think Whose Line Is It Anyway?) as a 2024 house team, and are elated to present their own show. During the show, expect to shape what Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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? Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
Celebrate the new year with 50(ish) COMICS, each telling EXACTLY ONE NEW JOKE!
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 →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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, Tell me more →
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 →
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! 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 fan Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 9pm and witness some of Pittsburgh’s most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not Tell me more →
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think Whose Line Is It Anyway?) as a 2024 house team, and are elated to present their own show. During the show, expect to shape what Tell me more →
We’re off to roast the Wizard! The Land of Oz has been beloved by audiences for generations. There are literally hundreds of adaptations inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic story in circulation today— but why stop there? On January 16th at Arcade Comedy Theater, Pittsburgh’s funniest comedians will bring the characters of Oz to life Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
The Mon features six of the city’s finest improvisers who take the stage to create a single, fully realized play—a monoscene. From a quick audience member interview, the cast crafts a complex world with deep, rich characters, exploring their interwoven lives and rising conflicts that you won’t want to miss.
Khairy Creek brings his masterful storytelling to the Arcade Comedy Theater for a live taping that blends unforgettable characters, sharp observations, and hilariously honest moments. Join him for an intimate night where every story hits with heart, humor, and Khairy’s unmistakable voice.
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
It's time to re-test the HA-pothesis! Sketch Lab Report is the culmination of the best of the year of Sketch Lab writing experiments, back for a remount! 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 Tell me more →
The Moon Show is a late night style comedy show hosted by Abby Evans and featuring a variety of guests and performers. Proceeds benefit 412 Food Rescue.
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: Tell me more →
It's time to re-test the HA-pothesis! Sketch Lab Report is the culmination of the best of the year of Sketch Lab writing experiments, back for a remount! 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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
Alter Egos is a new comedy show where comedians perform as anybody but themselves. See new characters come to life in this original stand-up showcase consisting of Pittsburgh's funniest comics and performers. Comics are tasked with creating an original character and asking themselves "what would this character do if booked to perform on a comedy Tell me more →
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think Whose Line Is It Anyway?) as a 2024 house team, and are elated to present their own show. During the show, expect to shape what Tell me more →
It's time to re-test the HA-pothesis! Sketch Lab Report is the culmination of the best of the year of Sketch Lab writing experiments, back for a remount! 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 Tell me more →
Have you ever felt that your favorite live comedy show was missing a tournament arc? Have you ever walked out of a theater thinking “not enough kawaii”? Have you ever looked at someone on stage and wondered “is this even their final form”? Well good news, Select Start let their resident anime fans loose, and Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 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 →
It's time to re-test the HA-pothesis! Sketch Lab Report is the culmination of the best of the year of Sketch Lab writing experiments, back for a remount! 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 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 →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Sketch Comedy Lab presents Write Now! A show that takes improv bits and turns them into a funny script right before your eyes. We're bringing together two teams of improvisors to be brilliant on stage for you, and then sending them backstage to quickly write a sketch inspired by their set. Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Danger Stage, one of the 2025 House Team Spotlights.Composed of ten veteran improvisers and instructors, Danger Stage established their zany brand of short-form improvised comedy (think Whose Line Is It Anyway?) as a 2024 house team, and are elated to present their own show. During the show, expect to shape what Tell me more →
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love at Bean My Valentine: An Improvised Musical Rom-Com. Hosted by Best of Pittsburgh's comedy group String and the Beans with special guests Well-Known Strangers, this fully improvised show brings a brand-new rom-com musical to life right before your eyes. Audience suggestions drive everything - from the meet-cutes and misunderstandings Tell me more →
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 →
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