Improv 101 Class Show
Improv 101 Class Show
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
$10
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Improv 103 Class Show
Improv 103 Class Show
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: Robin Hitchcock
$10
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Sketch 101 Class Show
Sketch 101 Class Show
Come see the best work of our Intro to Sketch Writing students in staged readings featuring a cast of professional actors! Instructor: Frank McDade
$10
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Improv 102 Class Show
Improv 102 Class Show
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: Tyler Ray Kendrick
$10
Improv 201 Class Show
Improv 201 Class Show
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 201: Short Form Technique class show!Instructor: Kevin O'Brien
$10
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Stand Up 101 Class Show
Stand Up 101 Class Show
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's newest stand up comics debut the material they developed in our 8-week Stand Up 101 class! Instructor: Brittany Alexis
$10
Improv 301 Class Show
Improv 301 Class Show
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: Raina Deerwater
$10
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House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
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 […]
$15
The Stand Up Laboratory
The Stand Up Laboratory
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.
$10
3 events,
The Porch Party
The Porch Party
An informal and intimate evening of song, laughter, and real human connection for all ages. Chris Leone is a man on a mission to counter the loneliness and isolation of our digital age. Using the time-tested real life tools of music, laughter, and front-porch storytelling, he and his fellow musicians will sing and weave their […]
$15
Irony City
Irony City
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday 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 – afterwards wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?”Each […]
$15
Level Up Stand Up
Level Up Stand Up
Arcade Comedy Theater's popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! Each month, see a new lineup of some of Pittsburgh's best comics alongside up-and-coming and touring guests. BYOB or grab a drink from our bar, and get ready for a fun and affordable night of comedy in the Cultural District.
$15
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Your ACT with Nonsense
Your ACT with Nonsense
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 […]
$7
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House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
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 […]
$15
UNIQUE
UNIQUE
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 various disability non-profit groups sharing real stories about their lives and a cast of improvisers representing a range of disabilities such as […]
$15
The Latchkey Kids
The Latchkey Kids
It's the last Latchkey Kids of 2024! Celebrate our favorite holiday with us in The Latchkey Kids Scared Shitless 2! Not only have The Latchkey Kids been named Best of the Burgh by Pittsburgh Magazine three years in a row, but we also have a sick Camaro our uncle gave us. Joining us is improv […]
$15
3 events,
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
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 […]
$12
Arcade Hootenanny
Arcade Hootenanny
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 Fred Brown.
$15
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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
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 […]
$7
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Halloween: Season of the Sketch
Halloween: Season of the Sketch
For two nights only, they’re baaaaack! From the monstrous minds behind “Revue This!” and “Sketch Madness” comes a spine-tingling, side-splitting new sketch show, “Halloween: Season of the Sketch.” A cast of spooky seasoned actors will delight you in a horrifically hilarious revue of scripted Halloween comedy. No tricks! All treats!
$18
3 events,
House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
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 […]
$15
Halloween: Season of the Sketch
Halloween: Season of the Sketch
For two nights only, they’re baaaaack! From the monstrous minds behind “Revue This!” and “Sketch Madness” comes a spine-tingling, side-splitting new sketch show, “Halloween: Season of the Sketch.” A cast of spooky seasoned actors will delight you in a horrifically hilarious revue of scripted Halloween comedy. No tricks! All treats!
$18
Bootleg Reboots
Bootleg Reboots
Six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a "Twilight" sequel, when none of them have ever seen the first one! Find out if they'll join Team Edward or Team Jacob with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*
$15
3 events,
Improv In Development
Improv In Development
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup!
$10
Fridge Art Sketch Show
Fridge Art Sketch Show
FREE POPCORN & CANDY CORN ALERT! Pittsburgh's traveling troupe of theater geeks "Fridge Art Sketch Show" returns for a Halloween-themed spectacle of blood (corn syrup) and dark comedy!
$15
Doomscroll
Doomscroll
Ready to turn your endless scroll into endless laughter? Join us on October 19th at 8 PM for Doomscroll’s most thrilling show yet—where your phone isn’t just a spectator, it’s part of the paranormal party!
For one night only, we're diving into the eerie side of the internet. We’re conjuring up a night where your memes, TikToks, and Reels come to life on stage, blending seamlessly with our live comedy content. Yes, you read that right—our DMs are open and we’re inviting you to influence our show in real-time!
$15
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Short Form Jelly w Select Start
Short Form Jelly w Select Start
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 […]
$7
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GALLERY CRAWL
GALLERY CRAWL
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 […]
House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
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 […]
$15
Select Start
Select Start
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. […]
$15
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Beta Stage
Beta Stage
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
$10
Well Known Strangers
Well Known Strangers
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.
$15
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
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 […]
$15
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Lucky Draw
Lucky Draw
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 […]
$7
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House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
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 […]
$15
Impolitic
Impolitic
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!
$15
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The Porch Party
The Porch Party
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!
$15
Irony City
Irony City
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month.
$15
Level Up Stand Up
Level Up Stand Up
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.
$15