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.
Take a trip down memory lane with B!tch Please: 1984 to celebrate our producer, Mary Q 's big 4-0 with a 1980s throwback party show! The B words have their hair teased and their neon leg warmers ready to bring you an evening packed with laughs, nostalgia, and iconic moments from the year that brought […]
It's time to test the HA-pothesis! After a year of goofing off in the laboratory, Sketch Comedy Lab presents its first Report showcasing thirteen laugh-out-loud sketches. Performed by a brilliant ensemble cast including Cynthia Dallas, Jerome Fitzgerald, Beth Geatches, Jeffrey Johnson, Tal Kroser, Molly Graham, Devin Marshall, Mercy Odhner, and Alistair Spatz. Written by Eoin […]
Ready for some Vlasic improv comedy? The dill-ightful cast of “Whose Brine Is It Anyway?” brings fast-paced, pickle-based, short form improv comedy to Arcade Comedy Theater for Picklesburgh 2024. Relish in laughter while we pickle your funny bone--this comedy show is bound to be a barrel of fun! The cast includes Matty Frances, Beth Geatches, […]
Ready for some Vlasic improv comedy? The dill-ightful cast of “Whose Brine Is It Anyway?” brings fast-paced, pickle-based, short form improv comedy to Arcade Comedy Theater for Picklesburgh 2024. Relish in laughter while we pickle your funny bone--this comedy show is bound to be a barrel of fun! The cast includes Matty Frances, Beth Geatches, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and discovery at "The Comedy Rising Stars of Class 01/2024"! Presented by Learnmore Jonasi, this special showcase introduces the newest talents in local stand-up comedy straight from the Class of 01/2024
Oops! Select Start forgot to plan for a show! We need your help chooooosing a set-list of hilarious, quick-paced improv games in a multitude of different ways! Come chooooose which games we'll play and which players will play them on the spot! Will you go easy on us or will you chooooose to make us […]
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 […]
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show "Best Nerd Fantasy Come to Life" by Pittsburgh Magazine"A neo-geek wet dream" – Pittsburgh City Paper A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. A recurring cast of characters (a dwarf, a monk, […]
Join comedy troupe Select Start 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.
This August, we're pre-gaming Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot with two special Preseason Scrimmage shows on August 2 & 16 at 7 pm! Catch our house team players mixing it up for some extra fun and final practice before the regular season kicks off. Our talented comedians will light up the stage with […]
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.
Improv comedy night! Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. You’ve 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 […]
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.
Scenes and monologues performed by the graduates of Arcade's summer Acting for the Improvisor class. Hosted by class instructor Montaja Simmons.
Come see Arcade's newest improvisors show off their new comedic skills after their speedrun through our accelerated version of our Improv 101 class. Hosted by class TA Cindy Dallas.
Come see Arcade's newest stand up comics perform their material after an accelerated version of our Stand Up 101 class! Hosted by class instructor Brittany Alexis.
Arcade's first 8-week Improv for Professionals class wraps up with this showcase of the improv comedy they learned to bolster their creative collaboration and innovative thinking in the workplace.
Get ready for a show filled with non-stop, side-splitting hilarity at "Barrel of Laughs," perfectly timed with the Barrel & Flow Fest! This isn't just any comedy show—it's a rollercoaster of razor-sharp wit and larger-than-life personalities that will leave you gasping for air and craving more. Don't miss out on the coolest comedy event in […]
A laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, hosted by improv team Barbara, a Mother. Laugh, play Bingo, win prizes!
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 […]
A unique mix of stand-up comedy, a live game show, audience interaction, and a scavenger hunt!
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 storyteller
Join comedy troupe Select Start 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.
This August, we're pre-gaming Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot with two special Preseason Scrimmage shows on August 2 & 16 at 7 pm! Catch our house team players mixing it up for some extra fun and final practice before the regular season kicks off. Our talented comedians will light up the stage with […]
"BOOTLEG REBOOTS: CRYSTAL LAKE"Plot Synopsis: Six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a teen summer camp classic they have never seen! Will they learn how to swim, get their crush to like them back, or find unexpected horror in the woods?? Find out what makes being a summer teenager so scary on *BOOTLEG […]
This is fine. Doomscroll is an interactive comedy show like you’ve never seen before! If you ever miss using your phone during a show (or wonder if your phone misses you) this is one you’ll love, because @Doomscrollpgh’s DMs are open and we invite you to influence the show from the audience. Featuring a mix […]
Join us for an evening of bawdy humor and raunchy tales. Pearls will be clutched, loins girded and lips pursed. But through those lips slips a giggle, because no one can resist the raucous and rowdy lads and ladies of the night.
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 […]
Hot Dog Accessories Presents: KetchingUp With... Join our improv team, Hot Dog Accessories, while we Ketchup with our improv friends! Come out for a night of fun long form improv and Relish in this incredible indie team lineup. Mustard up the courage to give a suggestion, and watch it inspire comedy right before your eyes. […]
You can't beat these comics! Come laugh with some of city's best and boss-est stand up comedians, Blair Grillz, Nate Nagvajara, and Natalie Wickman. Hosted by Ellen Lundie
~A concert and a comedy show all in one~ The Playlist takes a local Pittsburgh band and sets them loose in a comedy show! You'll hear some live, original music and then see comedy scenes inspired by the lyrics and tales from the band. It's a concert and comedy show all in one! This month's […]
Join us for an evening of spontaneous musical magic! Choir Consequences is back to host a Musical Improv Jam, where the melodies flow and the laughs come easy. Join our talented performers and create on-the-spot songs and scenes, blending humor and harmony in ways you’ve never imagined. Bring your friends and good vibes for a […]
Join us for an evening of comedy that promises to leave you in stitches. We are thrilled to present Teresa Roberts Logan—a multi-talented, award-winning standup comic, cartoonist, and writer. Teresa has wowed audiences with her sharp wit, hilarious insights, and unique perspective on life. Whether she's sharing stories from her own experiences or delivering her […]
Get ready for laughs with an all-star cast in the outrageous improv comedy show, Wet Hot Improv Summer. It's the last day of Camp Arcade’s season, but there's still time for the big comedy show, a little romance… and for everyone to be wiped out by the piece of NASA's Skylab that's hurtling toward Earth… […]
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 […]
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show "Best Nerd Fantasy Come to Life" by Pittsburgh Magazine"A neo-geek wet dream" – Pittsburgh City Paper 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Improv comedy night! Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. You’ve 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 […]
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 […]
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 wild suggestions into unforgettable moments of pure comedic gold. Don't miss out on the laughs—grab your tickets now and fill your Friday with fiery fun!
Come get light as a feather and stiff as a board at the Improv Slumber Party with The Latchkey Kids and Sleepover!
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 features Pittsburgh's best improvisers creating comedy from a guest monologist's true stories.
Join us for an evening of comedy that promises to leave you in stitches.
