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Comics hit the stage and deliver their sets. Then, they step up to the podium and face the press. These comedians are hilariously talented but have absolutely ZERO media training. Featuring: Ronnie Fleming, Lydia Henninger, Alyssa Moon, Andreas O'Rourke, and Blake Scala
And with the first pick of the IMPROV draft Select Start chooses…..YOU!! Yinzers and football fanatics from across the country are descending on Pittsburgh for the NFL draft and Select Start is ready to break down the insanity. From teammates that have money riding on a 4 team parlay on Sundays to others that lovingly 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 the Hot Dog Picture Show, where we screen at a short film that we've never seen (and you probably haven't, either), and then use it as the inspiration for a wild, character-driven Slacker set 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 →
Horsing Around featuring Horse World and Horse Divorce Horse World: Spinning out of Steel City Improv house teams, Horseworld has been performing in several lineups for two years on Pittsburgh stages. The current lineup features Michael Casey (Penny Pressed), Heaven Brown (Penny Pressed), Tom Saporito (NARSH!), and John Antinori (Pot Roast). Inspired by the T.J. Tell me more →
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 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 →
Mother knows best -- or does she?? Find out this month at comedy bingo night: a mother's day celebration of comedy and bingo! Featuring comedy, bingo, prizes, and your host: Barbara, a Mother!
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 Tell me more →
Wild characters. Unexpected stories. Completely made up on the spot. Character World is an improv comedy show where unforgettable personalities collide in fast, funny, and unpredictable ways. Every scene begins with a simple audience suggestion and spirals into hilarious worlds filled with awkward encounters, big emotions, strange relationships, and characters who refuse to stay in Tell me more →
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 Robin Hitchcock.
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 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 →
What's better than two funny people doing improv? Two more funny people doing improv! Join Pittsburgh's only comedy duo named after the hit television series GLEE (2009-2015), FONDUE FOR TWO as they do some classic, straight up improv! They are joined by fellow duo DADDY NEW YEAR to start off the evening. Come out for Tell me more →
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?
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+
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
S.M.A.C. TV has improvisors create an episode of a tokusatsu show, just like Power Rangers! Dazzling stage combat, comedy, and drama show off our community's talent for storytelling. It’s childhood nostalgia at its Saturday morning best!
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 →
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, Tell me more →
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 - Tell me more →
Generate a few sentences to promote the improv team The Latchkey Kids returning to Arcade Comedy Theater on Friday, May 29 at 7pm. Make it sound casual and mention the team is very funny and attractive. Throw in something about how they won Best Improv Team four years in a row in Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
Are you a theatre kid whose messed up their lines onstage? We relive your trauma with “Off Script”! One person memorizes lines from a play and the other person improvises their way through the scene. Then, become part of the show and play trivia with Arcade personalities on "Memory Card". The show involves audience interaction Tell me more →
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 Tell me more →
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 Academy 2026 Session 3 IMPROV 101: Foundations Class Show! Hosted by class instructor Beth Geatches.
See three different comedy Duos do what they do best: create a complementary night of laughter. Each pairing knows how to perfectly blend your audience suggestions into pure humor. Like three shows for one ticket! TONIGHT: The teams Jail Scheme, Front to Back, and No Apologies take the stage, each with their own brand of Tell me more →
Six of Pittsburgh’s best improvisers perform a fully improvised play in one continuous scene.
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 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 →
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.\n\nThe evening is guided Tell me more →
We on Danger Stage are delighted to invite you to a night of absurd and interactive short-form improv comedy. Together, we’ll play games and make up some new ones. We’ll take your ideas, stories, and even performances to life at the expense of our own dignity. And we’ll end the night in a blur of 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 →
Are you dying for someone to ask if you’re team Edward, Jacob, Hollander or Rozanov? Do you just want to watch boys kissing? Are you gay? Join us for a night of Heated Rivalry and Twilight obsession: sketches, drag performances, improv, puppets and other shenanigans during this steamy smorgasbord event. The show features local drag Tell me more →
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 Frank McDade.
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 60-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 →
An improv show spotlighting local comedy teams that deliver on big laughs and a great night out. At tonight's show, see homegrown improv troupe Hostile Makeover and scenes in close quarters by Well Known Strangers.
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