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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 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 […]
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 best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story. Produced by Nick Jaramillo.
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! 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 […]
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 hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See dynamic short-form games with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved; kick […]
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 on the act too as […]
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 infectious high energy, paired with his deeply personal jokes, Kieron has been captivating audiences across the midwest. He shares stories that range from what it's […]
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 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 […]
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 Bandcamp) Stand-up: Derek Minto (stand-up) Featuring: Ben Amiri (Irony City, Well Known Strangers), Raina Deerwater (Barbara A Mother, Fondue For Two), Sara Kantner (Barbara A Mother, […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 adventure through the galaxy that is contained all within one creative mind. This month’s special musical guest is James Jamison. James is a Pittsburgh-based creative […]
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.
An improv jam hosted by comedy troupe Ricky Romance. Open to performers of all skill levels.
A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, and bingo! Hosted by long-form improv team, Barbara, a Mother. Play bingo, laugh, win prizes!
A comedy variety show packed with videos, improv, music and more - all inspired by the 90s
A classic Chicago-style improv show featuring a guest storyteller each month.
A chill and cozy variety show filled with stand-up comedy, improv, and special guests.
A night of random improv encounters! Teams are drawn from a hat and paired with special guests for short form games and long form scenes.
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!
A testing ground for brand new sketch comedy! See works-in-progress and cutting edge comedy performed by local Pittsburgh actors.
Ready to be a comedy influencer? Doomscroll invites you to send DMs of Reels, Memes, Tiktoks, preshow, that influence the improv you will see in the show! Like, Follow, & Subscribe because we can't have the show without you!
A monthly improv jam hosted by Well Known Strangers. Open to all performer levels.
Experience the laughter marathon! 10 hilarious comedians, non-stop, delivering their best 5-minute sets in a rapid-fire comedy show like no other. Brace yourself for a night of relentless humor and unforgettable moments!
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 teams!
Join us for an unforgettable night in the Winners Circle to see why the city agrees that these teams are the best of the best in Pittsburgh.
A long-form improv comedy show presented by the veteran improv troupe Well Known Strangers
