The Stand Up Laboratory
Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhere new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is an incubator space where featured comics work on new material in front of a live audience.
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.
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is an incubator space where featured comics work on new material in front of a live audience.
Arcade's most popular stand-up comedy showcase! Every month see a brand new lineup of comics bring their best material to our intimate upstairs theater.
Matt Banwart is a comedian currently based out of Chicago. His debut stand up comedy album Town Kid debuted at #1 on Amazon and iTune’s comedy charts! Matt can be […]
A Headlining Stand-Up Show! Fresh off of being named Pittsburgh Magazine's Best Comedian for the second year in a row, Tyler Ray Kendrick debuts a new headlining set. Hosted by […]
Wanna see a comedy show in Pittsburgh tonight, whose headliner *isn't* a groomer? Arcade Comedy Theater presents Nudged! A hilarious night of comedy from local and national comics, to raise […]
Standup Getdown is 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' for standup comedians! LIVE COMEDY GAMESHOW - featuring TWO teams of THREE comedians who 'compete' through rounds testing their standup comedy 'skills' […]
Standup Getdown is 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' for standup comedians! LIVE COMEDY GAMESHOW - featuring TWO teams of THREE comedians who 'compete' through rounds testing their standup comedy 'skills' […]
The fastest guns in the kinda-west bring you some of the hottest stand-up Liberty Ave has ever seen! Join Ryder Olle and Dan Docimo as they bring their deep dish, […]
The Laboratory is where comedy comes alive! Take a peek into the joke-writing process as stand-up comics from around Pittsburgh take the stage to present their brand new material. The jokes you hear tonight could end up being a part of a comedian's next big stand-up special!
Join us for a special late night event back where it all started: Arcade Comedy Theater is returning to 811 Liberty Avenue (now known as Liberty Magic) for a one-night-only (ever?) performance!
One of Arcade's longest running stand-up comedy showcases, Level Up presents our favorite comics in a special "pass-the-mic" format. A perfect way to close out your Saturday night in our […]
Khairy Creek brings you into his world of dating, fatherhood, family, and just how wild it can be doing all of that in Baltimore City
A night of fresh new comedy by the future stars of the Pittsburgh scene. See who's next in improv and stand-up in this late night showcase of Arcade Comedy Theaters new blood.
You can't beat these comics! Some of Pittsburgh's best will bring their A-game so don't miss headliner Harriet Riley and features Drew Scibetta and Amir Abdallah. Hosted by Ellen Lundie.
Standup Getdown LIVE COMEDY GAMESHOW - "Whose Line.." for standup comedians! Round-by-round - all judged by the AUDIENCE! Hosted by Aaron Kleiber (x5 Best Pgh Comedian, Amazon) with sounds by kidmental*
Standup Getdown LIVE COMEDY GAMESHOW - "Whose Line.." for standup comedians! Round-by-round - all judged by the AUDIENCE! Hosted by Aaron Kleiber (x5 Best Pgh Comedian, Amazon) with sounds by kidmental*
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.
Prepare for a laughter-filled night in total darkness as "Comedy in the Dark" delivers comedy in an entirely new, unlit, and hilariously imaginative way.
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.
Kieron Harrell is a Chicago comedian who was born and raised in Ohio, but like anyone trying to succeed in life, he first had to leave Ohio. Known for his […]
Theres “Yes &” and then there's “Jerome &” – sketch comedy, stand-up, live music, and you! It's the hottest ticket in town: Musical Guests: Else Collective (their album “Shifty” available now on […]
Standup Getdown LIVE COMEDY GAMESHOW - "Whose Line.." for standup comedians! Round-by-round - all judged by the AUDIENCE! Hosted by Aaron Kleiber (x5 Best Pgh Comedian, Amazon) with sounds by kidmental*
Featuring the Getdown comics.. AARIK NESBY, DEREK MINTO, AMANDA AVERELL, MATTY MALLOY, ZIVAN VASQUEZ, ZACH FUNK and AARON KLEIBER (x5 pgh comedian, Amazon special).. with GUEST POP-INS!
Don Arner presents: Christmas Eve-Eve standup showcase! Open up some laughs with Pittsburgh’s best comedians.
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is an incubator space where featured comics work on new material in front of a live audience.
Arcade's most popular stand-up comedy showcase! Every month see a brand new lineup of comics bring their best material to our intimate upstairs theater.
Experience the laughter marathon! 10 hilarious comedians, non-stop, delivering their best 5-minute sets in a rapid-fire comedy show like no other. Brace yourself for a night of relentless humor and unforgettable moments!
THE ULTIMATE LINE UP! Local legends team together to Level Up the Pittsburgh Stand Up scene.
Part of Arcade Comedy Theater's celebration of Black comedy — we welcome back comedian Khairy Creek with special guest Kadeem Richardson.
ome enjoy a night of hilarious comedy with some amazing ladylike comics! Our lineup includes Cassi Bruno, Stacey Fleurime, and Rebecca Canterbury, with the fantastic JC Coccoli as our headliner. Don't miss the laughter!
Chris Higgins is a native of Boulder, CO, and a Chicago-based stand-up comic. Since moving to Chicago, he has become a staple at all the clubs in town and has […]
Where jokes come alive!
One of the most stacked lineups of the year! A touring drag queen feature and a Global Headliner!
"Everyone Loves Dick (The Authorized Biography of Dick Ripper)" is a lysergic, modern, Western about love, loss, and the transformative power of purchasing a slightly used vehicle. Film collage, audio hijinx, original music, and sketch comedy collide in this NEA award winning performance piece.
A show that's equal measures hilarious, educational, and deeply personal. NYC based scientist and comedian Ben Miller uses stories on topics ranging from his musculoskeletal condition to his childhood history with milk as jumping off points for scientific and comedic exploration.
The month of March is home to International Women's Day, Women's History Month, and Jokes for Women! Jokes for Women is a showcase featuring the strongest, fiercest, and funniest women in Pittsburgh Stand Up Comedy.
Don Arner showcases some of the Burgh's most dynamic comics! Featuring comedy sets from Izzy 4 Real, Jus Janell, and Tyler Ray Kendrick
Soo Ra is an unsuspecting firecracker. She can be heard on the Netflix is a Joke Sirius XM channel. Join us for a night of Strictly Comedy With Soo Ra
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Award-winning comedian and Canadian academy award-nominated actress, Aliya Kanani, is brining her internationally sold out show to Pittsburgh! Join her for a turbulent journey around the world, with tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up. “Feel connected to humanity through humour.” ★★★★ (Fourth Wall)
Looking to relax? Have a drink, kick your feet up, and just laugh that fine A** off? Well, then, look no further than the smooth and sultry vibes of Chris & Matty's Champagne Social Club!
"Prepare for an electrifying night of comedy that's all about keeping it local and taking it global! Picture this: 10 uproarious comedians, both hometown heroes and out-of-town gems, unleashing their finest 5-minute sets in a high-octane, rapid-fire showcase. Trust me, this isn't just any ordinary show—it's a comedic explosion you absolutely can't afford to skip! Be there or be square!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking to relax? Have a drink, kick your feet up, and just laugh that fine A** off? Well, then, look no further than the smooth and sultry vibes of Chris […]
Spring is here and the birds and the B!tches are HERE for it! Get ready to embrace your inner queen B and join us for a night of sass and laughter with our May Queens extravaganza!