Sketch Comedy Lab
Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnjoy a night of scripted comedy workshopping material from Pittsburgh's funniest writers.
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.
Enjoy a night of scripted comedy workshopping material from Pittsburgh's funniest writers.
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
Theres “Yes &” and then there’s “Jerome &” – sketch comedy, stand-up, live music, and you! Musical Guests Buscrates! Stand-up from Amanda Averell! Improv from Imani Emanuel, featuring Raina Deerwater, Sara Kantner, & Nonsense, and SURPRISE GUESTS!
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.
The holiday season is upon us and the b words are putting on their pajamas to hang out and give you their fresh take on all your favorite rom coms. So join us as we binge on some Hallmark channel gold, and with meet-cutes and 'will they won't theys' and catfishes turned true love to make the stress of the holiday melt away.
Come see what makes it to the Select Start Holiday Cookie Table this year! Bring a batch of your own family cookies and swap with the team after the show!
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*
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 […]
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*
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 […]
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 three house teams jumping into […]
The most fabulous way to spread holiday cheer, is to laugh with a drag queen loud enough for all to hear!
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 a local comedian will tell us about a time where they MIGHT have been a jagoff. That story will inspire improvised scenes by Irony City, and at the end, we'll all know, were they the jagoff or not?
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.
Bring your team or an act! 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 […]
Fondue for Two is Pittsburgh's resident improv duo named after television's highly lauded and often panned television series GLEE (2009-2015). Other local improv teams join your favorite girls for a night of laughs!
Promising the highest possible jokes-per-minute ratio you’ve ever seen, "Revue This" is an original sketch comedy show unlike any other in Pittsburgh! Get your tickets now for this whirlwind of whimsy. Two nights only!
Pop, Six, Squish, Uh-Uh, Cicero… Bullshit.
The Latchkey Kids tread the boards with improv guests Barbara, A Mother, Bear Hug, John Feightner, and Connor McCanlus. With a special musical performance by Christa Brook.
Chicago-style improv comedy 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 […]
Promising the highest possible jokes-per-minute ratio you’ve ever seen, "Revue This" is an original sketch comedy show unlike any other in Pittsburgh! Get your tickets now for this whirlwind of whimsy. Two nights only!
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.
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! […]
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 three house teams jumping into […]
Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. Each month, you'll see six comedians duke it […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with Pittsburgh's only astrology comedy show - What's Your Sign! The stars have aligned for the show's final performance of 2023 - featuring @pghastrology and some of Pittsburgh's best comedians!
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 […]
The Grinch is sick of all this holiday cheer! Come to a variety show full of big laughs, bah-humbugs, and moldy fruitcakes at the ANTI-CHRISTMAS CABARET
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 […]
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*
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.
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.
Choir Consequences is a Pittsburgh-based musical improv team, specializing in Broadway-style musical performances. Their two-act narrative set promises a thrilling, unpredictable musical journey.
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 […]
Join improv team Hot Dog Accessories as we journey into the mind of a local musician. Their live musical performances will inspire improv scenes throughout the show where we will […]
Live from Pittsburgh, it's Select Start! Join us for our final show of the year, featuring drag performances, stand up, and sketches. Featuring Jose Queervo, Chi Chi de Vivre, and Tyler Ray Kendrick.
Do you ever dwell on what might have been? Well Known Strangers improvise a hilarious mockumentary inspired by an audience member's shared "coulda, woulda, shoulda."
A special holiday adventure with the Knights of the Arcade — our very own D&D-inspired comedy show!
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.
Arcade Comedy Theater's very own improv house teams present a night of dynamic, audience-inspired comedy! Each show features three different troupes bringing their own brand of humor to the stage. A perfect show for fans of improv comedy!
Pittsburgh's "Spicy Siren" is back in the new year to make sure you a have fabulous start! Arcade Comedy Theater's self proclaimed, "Drag Princess" will dazzle you with her vocals, charm you with her wit, and make you question all of your choices... In a fun way of course!
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.
A local yinzer shares a true story about when they made some questionable decisionsÉ Irony City turns into a hilarious improvised performance!
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.