Select Start
Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesGuess 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!
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]