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Guess Who's Turning 30?! Select Start's very own Christa Brook is, that's who! And guess what else? You're all invited to her Guessing Game Gauntlet!
Coulda been an astronaut if not for never getting the chance to go to space camp? Woulda married a celebrity if not for spilling a drink on their mother? Shoulda worked for Richard Branson on his private island if not for having webbed feet? In their brand-new format, Well Known Strangers will take inspiration from […]
Roll the dice with Arcade's longest-running comedy show: the award-winning Knights of the Arcade D&D-inspired adventure extravaganza!
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 […]
A special edition of House Team Hot Spot featuring mixed up teams performing short form and long form sets!
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.
Veteran comedy troupe Irony City welcomes a guest storyteller to share a true Pittsburgh story in which they made a questionable decision – then turns that tale into a hilarious improvised performance! A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers.
Frankly Scarlett presents a fun and interactive night of improv with an amazing cast! Check out this mix of short-form games and long-form scenes, featuring the cast of Frankly Scarlett alongside special guests from around Pittsburgh.
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.
Hop up and play with Ricky Romance Join Ricky Romance as they host Hot Jam, a long-form improv 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 […]
A laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, hosted by improv team Barbara, a Mother. Laugh, play bingo, win prizes!
Join The Latchkey Kids for a night of improvised comedy, public access TV, and dollar-bin VHS trash!
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 […]
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh's best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story.
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! A variety show that blends together the magic of the speakeasy experience with the smokey and tantalizing atmosphere of your […]
Arcade Comedy Theater presents "Lucky Draw" Ñ 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 […]
Matt Hartman hosts this original short-form improv competition. Four talented performers are pitted against one another in a series of quick improv games, points are awarded by audience judges, and one player emerges victorious.
A Riveting One-Man Show Kevin Kevin James Doyle is a storyteller and comedian who lives in New York City and is a proud graduate of Point Park University. His debut comedy special, The 30-Year-Old Virgin, is available on Amazon Prime. His follow-up stand-up show, Diary of a Bald Kid, received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe […]
An improv comedy show performed by the Global Majority. Featuring interactive and hilarious short form improv games.
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!
A Riveting One-Man Show Kevin Kevin James Doyle is a storyteller and comedian who lives in New York City and is a proud graduate of Point Park University. His debut comedy special, The 30-Year-Old Virgin, is available on Amazon Prime. His follow-up stand-up show, Diary of a Bald Kid, received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe […]
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 […]
It's Spring Fling season for Sisterhood of Slay! Bring a plus one and join us for some fresh sketch comedy from your fav Millennial + Gen Z girly pops. xoxo, Megha, Sydney & Amanda
You can't beat these comics! Check out some of Pittsburgh's best stand up comics at Super Boss! May's line up is headliner Amanda Averell, feature John Henry Watt, and guest Lizzie Martin. Hosted by Ellen Lundie.
Coulda been an astronaut if not for never getting the chance to go to space camp? Woulda married a celebrity if not for spilling a drink on their mother? Shoulda worked for Richard Branson on his private island if not for having webbed feet? In their brand-new format, Well Known Strangers will take inspiration from […]
Arcade's longest running show, an award-winning Dungeons & Dragons improv comedy show!
Join comedy troupe 8-Bit as they host a special 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.
Join us for an uproarious evening with Brandi Roberts, the comedic sensation hailing from Raleigh, NC. Brandi's journey into the world of comedy is as hilarious as her punchlines. From her humble beginnings to becoming a local favorite at Goodnight's Comedy Club, Brandi's wit and charm have captivated audiences across the nation. Brandi Roberts is […]
In addition to the classic improv comedy that Select Start is known for, there will also be drag performances by Chi Chi de Vivre, brand new sketches written by members of Select Start and performed by the whole cast, and stand up from your host for the evening: Katie Tarara.
Veteran comedy troupe Irony City welcomes a guest storyteller to share a true Pittsburgh story in which they made a questionable decision – then turns that tale into a hilarious improvised performance! A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers.
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.
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 […]
Comedian Asher O’Briant is airing out his dirty laundry for all to see! It’s titled a "One-Man, No-Woman, Show" but don't be fooled, all genders are welcome! Asher brings a refreshing take on our grey societal views of art, love, and identity-politics, though a lavender lens that’ll leave anyone laughing!
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.
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 […]
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 Anna Gilchrist.
In addition to the classic improv comedy that Select Start is known for, there will also be drag performances by Chi Chi de Vivre, brand new sketches written by members of Select Start and performed by the whole cast, and stand up from your host for the evening: Katie Tarara.
Hop up and play with Ricky Romance Join Ricky Romance as they host Hot Jam, a long-form improv 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. (No charge […]
It’s the only month of the year where we can be GAY!!!! Come down to see Fondue for Two close out their run at Arcade Comedy Theater with a Pride show featuring improv, drag, music and more! Special guests include Pittsburgh LGBTQ choir Renaissance City Choir, drag queen Jose Queervo, local youth Trombone, and a […]
Arcade Comedy Theater's popular stand-up comedy showcase, Out of Order, is back with a night of laughs in our upstairs theater.
Sun's out phone's out! Doomscroll Comedy Show features stand up, & improv where YOU influence the show by sharing your favorite reels, & tiktoks @doomscrollpgh. It's like your own personal meme come true. You share content and we make up an entire show around it! Featuring standup by Amanda AverellOur friend Dave Stewart stopping by […]
A night where pushing the envelope is encouraged and gasps are expected. Although true lads and ladies of the night partake in a different kind of evening entertainment, the comedy talents of Envy Sinn, Asher O’Briant, Whitney Mor, Georgia Warder and headliner Joe Esch will have you feeling just as satisfied. There’s no safer space […]
Celebrate Pride at Arcade with a stage reading of two classic episodes of the beloved sitcom. Starring Jason Shavers as Dorothy Billy Mason as Blanche Connor McCanlus as Rose and introducing Dixie Surewood as Sophia. Featuring Monteze Freeland, Katie Kerr, Dylan Marquis Meyers, and Missy Moreno Hosted by Asher O’BriantDirected by Nik NemecProduced by Connor […]
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 […]
It’s pride month and Arcade Comedy is proud to be celebrating one of its most famous queer artists, Andy Warhol. For one night only Arcade becomes The Factory. Featuring improv, variety, and new music from Pittsburgh comedian, James Jamison. The Warhol Show isn’t just a comedy show, but a deep dive into the impact Andy […]
“BOOTLEG REBOOTS x ANDY WARHOL” Plot Synopsis: Comedy troupe Select Start are forced to improvise their way through a cinematic classic that not only features Andy Warhol, but is one they have never seen! Will they create a work of art or something not fit for eerie mom's fridge? Find out what made Warhol obsessed […]
Celebrate Pride at Arcade with a stage reading of two classic episodes of the beloved sitcom. Starring Paul Fields as Will Marsha Mayhak as Grace Victor Aponte as Jack and Tressa Glover as Karen Featuring Mikhail Ferree, Parag S. Gohel, Evelyn Hernandez, Jeffrey Johnson, Missy Moreno, and AJ Wittman Hosted by Andi Whorehol Directed by […]
Sixteen-year stand-up comedy veteran Subhah Agarwal has been seen on HBO, NBC, Hulu, and more. Now she’s coming to the Arcade Theater for a hilarious night of comedy covering everything from having elephants at a wedding to being forced to work as a literal clown.
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! Hosted by class instructor Sara Kantner.
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! Hosted by class instructor Beth Geatches.
