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House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot 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!
Chicanery with Chi Chi
Chicanery with Chi Chi
She's in her "11'o'clock number" era! Join Chi Chi for a night of drag, musical comedy, games and more!
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Irony City: Am I the Jagoff
Irony City: Am I the Jagoff
Veteran comedy troupe Irony City welcomes guest storyteller Anne Casper to share a true story in which she made a questionable decision – then turns that tale into a hilarious improvised performance! Featuring Seramillo and 8-Bit. A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers.
Level Up Stand Up
Level Up Stand Up
One of the most stacked lineups of the year! A touring drag queen feature and a Global Headliner!
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Your ACT with Nonsense
Your ACT with Nonsense
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.
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Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother
Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother
Comedy Bingo Night features an evening of improv, characters, and bingo! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes!
The Latchkey Kids
The Latchkey Kids
Join the Latchkey Kids as they honor the media they grew up with through improv, music, and whatever. The Latchkey Kids were named the Best Improv/Sketch Group in Pittsburgh Magazine's 2022 Best of the Burgh. Their parents are very proud but just wish they wouldn't swear so much.
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Arcade Hootenanny
Arcade Hootenanny
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
Chris & Matty’s Champagne Social Club
Chris & Matty’s Champagne Social Club
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 […]
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Hot Jam with Ricky Romance
Hot Jam with Ricky Romance
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 […]
Everybody Loves Dick
Everybody Loves Dick
"Everyone Loves Dick (The Authorized Biography of Dick Ripper)" is a lysergic, modern, Western about love, loss, and the transformative power of purchasing a slightly used vehicle. Film collage, audio hijinx, original music, and sketch comedy collide in this NEA award winning performance piece.
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House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
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 […]
The Sketch Comedy Lab
The Sketch Comedy Lab
The Sketch Comedy Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater to help promote the art of sketch comedy. Every other month, Sketch Lab will feature sketches from writers who have attended our writers' room and performed by a roster of comedic actors. This month's show is directed by sketch comedy trio […]
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Stand-Up Science
Stand-Up Science
A show that's equal measures hilarious, educational, and deeply personal. NYC based scientist and comedian Ben Miller uses stories on topics ranging from his musculoskeletal condition to his childhood history with milk as jumping off points for scientific and comedic exploration.
B!tch Please
B!tch Please
Come on out to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the B words getting together and making you laugh! What started as a Women's history month show has blossomed into show after show of the most hilarious comedy queens we can find! This month featuring Stand up Suzanne Lawrence, a cast of comedy queens hosted by Mary Quick, Jocelyn Hillen Newham, & Molly Graham.
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Lucky Draw
Lucky Draw
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 games and doing a long-form set that […]
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Sketch Madness: Sports Themed Sketch Show
Sketch Madness: Sports Themed Sketch Show
Coming this March to the city of champions, "Sketch Madness," a new sketch comedy show from the writers and producers of the sold-out triumph "Revue This!" An irreverent look at all things in the wide world of sports, from pro-athletes to rec leagues, from broadcasters to fans, from courtside to the nosebleeds. Sports fanatics and […]
Jokes for Women
Jokes for Women
The month of March is home to International Women's Day, Women's History Month, and Jokes for Women! Jokes for Women is a showcase featuring the strongest, fiercest, and funniest women in Pittsburgh Stand Up Comedy.
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Sketch Madness: Sports Themed Sketch Show
Sketch Madness: Sports Themed Sketch Show
Coming this March to the city of champions, "Sketch Madness," a new sketch comedy show from the writers and producers of the sold-out triumph "Revue This!" An irreverent look at all things in the wide world of sports, from pro-athletes to rec leagues, from broadcasters to fans, from courtside to the nosebleeds. Sports fanatics and […]
Yinz Funny: Stand-Up Comedy Show
Yinz Funny: Stand-Up Comedy Show
Don Arner showcases some of the Burgh's most dynamic comics! Featuring comedy sets from Izzy 4 Real, Jus Janell, and Tyler Ray Kendrick
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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
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 […]
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Strictly Soo Ra
Strictly Soo Ra
Soo Ra is an unsuspecting firecracker. She can be heard on the Netflix is a Joke Sirius XM channel. Join us for a night of Strictly Comedy With Soo Ra
Select Start: The Eras Show
Select Start: The Eras Show
The monthly improv comedy show from Select Start! Featuring special musical guest Kevin O'Brien
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Well Known Strangers presents Coulda Woulda Shoulda
Well Known Strangers presents Coulda Woulda Shoulda
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 […]
Bracket Night PPWP Benefit: Best Action Movie Heroine
Bracket Night PPWP Benefit: Best Action Movie Heroine
An interactive comedy game show benefiting Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania! Bracket Night @ Arcade is a fun, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST of the BEST STUFF.
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
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, […]
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Your ACT with Nonsense
Your ACT with Nonsense
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 […]
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House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
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 […]
Stand-Up Laboratory
Stand-Up Laboratory
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.
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Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
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.
Level Up Stand Up
Level Up Stand Up
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.