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A lecture by a comedy writing legend Sigmund Freud says there are three parts to a joke. The expectation, the bewilderment and the illumination. In this 2 hour lecture, attendees will learn comic devices and joke writing techniques that they can carry forward in their comedy careers or just have a deeper understanding of what […]
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 best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story. Produced by Nick Jaramillo.
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 Jus Janell and featuring Don Arner. You won't want to miss this hilarious show!
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 […]
At the end of our two-day Sketch Writing Master Class workshop with Rich Talarico, actors will read the sketches in a dramatic table read open to you! Tickets just $5
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 money for a great cause, Alice Hamilton headlines this show completely devoid of sex pests. A rising star in the LA comedy scene, Alice's jokes […]
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 […]
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!
An interactive comedy game show 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 out in a battle of opinions as pop culture, food, and other stuff move through a competitive bracket. You're in […]
You’re invited to the Sleepover Comedy Show! Join the delightful trio Sleepover (Annie Harder, Mindy McHale, and Alexa Schwartz) for a night of laughter! Special guests will perform improv and stage mesmerizing and exquisitely written readings from the works of Stephanie Meyer!
Six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a *REAL* movie none of them have ever seen before! Let’s take advantage of the writers/actors' strike with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*
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' .. roasting, dirty jokes, crowd work, best material etc.. all judged by YOU, the audience! Hosted by Aaron Kleiber (x5 Best Pgh Comedian, Amazon) with […]
Theres “Yes &” and then there's “Jerome &” the comedy variety show that combines improv, live music, sketch, stand-up, & you! It's the hottest ticket in town: Musical Guests: Aarie x NOCASINO Special Guests: Erin Ross (improv), McKinnlee McElroy (stand-up) Featuring: Raina Deerwater, Sara Kantner, & Nonsense! Anything can happen at a Jerome & show! […]
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' .. roasting, dirty jokes, crowd work, best material etc.. all judged by YOU, the audience! Hosted by Aaron Kleiber (x5 Best Pgh Comedian, Amazon) with […]
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 audience member, you'll see the cutting edge […]
A sketch comedy show that takes current events, local news, political punditry and a dash of the surreal and mashes it all together into one giant meatball of fun! If you’re feeling spooked by the Republican primary debates and are hungry for a little levity, join us for a night of laughs at those topics […]
Join Mini Dungeon at the abandoned theme park for a spooky ride aboard the Merry Go Round with friends Barbara's Mother, Kevin's Garage, and stand up by Melanie White.
A nightmare on Liberty Avenue! Join the award-winning improv troupe Select Start for a special Halloween-themed comedy show.
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, Chicago style comedy to Pittsburgh! Featuring Arcade Comedy favorite Ellen Lundie and hosted by touring comedian Chris Scriva. This is a stand-up comedy show you […]
Do you have a Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda from your life? Well Known Strangers will improvise a hilarious mockumentary based on audience inspiration about a big Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.
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, […]
An Improvised Cage Match for the Ages! Each month at Raw, two members of Ricky Romance invite their favorite improvisers to finally settle the score: who has the funniest friends. You’ll see Pittsburgh’s most experienced improvisers playing together on exciting one-night only, cagematch style teams that Ricky will smoothly take credit for! (Don’t worry, we […]
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 […]
Arcade's house team program features four different troupes, totaling over 35 performers! For our anniversary, we are mixing up all of the teams into a special jam night that highlights both short form games and long form scenes. It's a perfect way to see the amazing talent within our home-grown improv program.
The reigning queen of drag at Arcade, Chi Chi, hosts a classic variety show filled with surprise guests, short and sweet acts, and lots of must-see comedy. See performances from the sketch comedy collective Moop Troop, a musical performance from babyGRAND (Connor McCanlus and Missy Moreno) and more!
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!
A live game show where YOU could be on stage and win big! Arcade's classic production You're the Next Contestant returns to the stage for a brand new performance of "Family Feud."
The veteran improv comedy troupe Irony City has been a part of the comedy community since before Arcade even existed — and since we've opened our doors, they've been monthly performers on our stages. They'll be headlining the evening alongside a trio of established troupes. Featuring Ricky Romance, BIPOCALYPSE and more. Presented as part of […]
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 second floor theater — a room comics say is the "best room for comedy" in the city. Find out for yourself! Featuring Aaron Kleiber (closing) […]
"The smallest show with the biggest heart" If you enjoy, sharing music, laughter, love and connectedness, you belong at The Smallest Show in Town! Join host Chris Leone, and his amazing cast of Pittsburgh’s finest musicians, comedians, and special guests for a one-of-a-kind evening of acoustic music, comedy, storytelling and more—all we are missing is […]
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 […]
Grab your best pastel tux with ruffles and a hot date because it’s time for homecoming!! Improv duo Fondue for Two brings you the the best parts of Homecoming (fun outfits! punch!) without the worst parts (heterosexuality, grinding) for a night of comedy. With special guests, Whitney Mor, Sara Kantner and Moop Troop, it’s sure […]
Improv comedy in discreet packaging.
Speakeasy: True stories, live soundtrack, good conversation. It's Late Night for the NPR set.
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.
Speakeasy: True stories, live soundtrack, good conversation. It's Late Night for the NPR set.
A variety show that blends together the magic of the speakeasy experience with the smokey and tantalizing atmosphere of your favorite comedy show.
A night of random improv encounters! 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 […]
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show that features a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams.
Bracket Night (Taylor's Version) will be the event of the year (with no Ticketmaster fees)! Join 4 comedians and certified Swifties as they hilariously argue which of Taylor Swift's songs is the best. They argue, the audience votes, Tay-Tay remains the QUEEN. Eras outfits encouraged!
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 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, […]
