Stand Up 101 Class Show
Stand Up 101 Class Show
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's newest stand up comics debut the material they developed in our 8-week Stand Up 101 class! Hosted by class instructor Sean Collier.
$10
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Improv 301 Class Show
Improv 301 Class Show
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 301: The Harold class show! Hosted by class instructor Nick Jaramillo.
$10
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Unique: An Improv Show About Disabilities and Mental Health
Unique: An Improv Show About Disabilities and Mental Health
Join us for a hilarious night of anecdotes and improv provided by storytellers and performers who have two things in common: each is UNIQUE, and they all have disabilities! Featuring monologists recruited from various disability non-profit groups sharing real stories about their lives and a cast of improvisers representing a range of disabilities such as […]
$15
The Stand Up Laboratory
The 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.
$10
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Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?
Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?
Improv comedy night! Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. You’ve been there: acted out at a wedding when there was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterwards wondering, “Am […]
$15
Level Up Stand Up
Level Up Stand Up
Pittsburgh is home to some of the most unique voices in comedy. Sometimes you'll hear about somebody's dating misadventures...others, you're learning exactly why you should learn jiu jitsu. But whether you're a lover, a fighter, or a confused pacifist with , you'll definitely laugh your glutes off at Level Up Stand-Up. Featured Comedians:Natalie "The Fearless" […]
$15
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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 […]
$7
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Comedy Royale
Comedy Royale
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.
$15
The Latchkey Kids
The Latchkey Kids
Join The Latchkey Kids for a night of improvised (and unsupervised) comedy, public access TV, and dollar-bin VHS trash! This bi-monthly improv show has the vibe of hanging out with friends after school and making fun of whatever crap was on TV.
$15
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Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
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 […]
$12
Arcade Hootenanny
Arcade Hootenanny
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 from the story. Featuring special guest Katie Tarara.
$15
Lads & Ladies of the Night
Lads & Ladies of the Night
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 talents of Colton Taylor, Natalie Wickman, Brandi Roberts, Lizzie Martin and headliner Aarik Nesby will have you feeling just as satisfied. There’s no safer space […]
$15
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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 […]
$7
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
It's time to test the HA-pothesis! After a year of goofing off in the laboratory, Sketch Comedy Lab presents its first Report showcasing thirteen laugh-out-loud sketches. Performed by a brilliant ensemble cast including Cynthia Dallas, Jerome Fitzgerald, Beth Geatches, Jeffrey Johnson, Tal Kroser, Molly Graham, Devin Marshall, Mercy Odhner, and Alistair Spatz. Written by Eoin […]
$18
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B!tch Please: 1984
B!tch Please: 1984
Take a trip down memory lane with B!tch Please: 1984 to celebrate our producer, Mary Q 's big 4-0 with a 1980s throwback party show! The B words have their hair teased and their neon leg warmers ready to bring you an evening packed with laughs, nostalgia, and iconic moments from the year that brought […]
$15
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
It's time to test the HA-pothesis! After a year of goofing off in the laboratory, Sketch Comedy Lab presents its first Report showcasing thirteen laugh-out-loud sketches. Performed by a brilliant ensemble cast including Cynthia Dallas, Jerome Fitzgerald, Beth Geatches, Jeffrey Johnson, Tal Kroser, Molly Graham, Devin Marshall, Mercy Odhner, and Alistair Spatz. Written by Eoin […]
$18
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Whose Brine Is It Anyway?
Whose Brine Is It Anyway?
Ready for some Vlasic improv comedy? The dill-ightful cast of “Whose Brine Is It Anyway?” brings fast-paced, pickle-based, short form improv comedy to Arcade Comedy Theater for Picklesburgh 2024. Relish in laughter while we pickle your funny bone--this comedy show is bound to be a barrel of fun! The cast includes Matty Frances, Beth Geatches, […]
Whose Brine Is It Anyway?
Whose Brine Is It Anyway?
Ready for some Vlasic improv comedy? The dill-ightful cast of “Whose Brine Is It Anyway?” brings fast-paced, pickle-based, short form improv comedy to Arcade Comedy Theater for Picklesburgh 2024. Relish in laughter while we pickle your funny bone--this comedy show is bound to be a barrel of fun! The cast includes Matty Frances, Beth Geatches, […]
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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 […]
$7
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GALLERY CRAWL
GALLERY CRAWL
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Arcade Comedy Theater during the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl on Friday, July 26th! We're serving up FREE improv comedy shows every half hour from 6-10 PM. Beat the heat with some cool laughs in our A/C, and if you love it (which you will!), snag […]
Strictly Comedy
Strictly Comedy
Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and discovery at "The Comedy Rising Stars of Class 01/2024"! Presented by Learnmore Jonasi, this special showcase introduces the newest talents in local stand-up comedy straight from the Class of 01/2024
$18
Select Start
Select Start
Oops! Select Start forgot to plan for a show! We need your help chooooosing a set-list of hilarious, quick-paced improv games in a multitude of different ways! Come chooooose which games we'll play and which players will play them on the spot! Will you go easy on us or will you chooooose to make us […]
$15
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Well Known Strangers: Woulda Coulda Shoulda
Well Known Strangers: Woulda Coulda 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 […]
$15
Knights of the Arcade: Epic DnD Adventure
Knights of the Arcade: Epic DnD 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, […]
$15
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Short Form Jelly with Select Start
Short Form Jelly with Select Start
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 sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.
$7
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House Team Hot Spot
House Team Hot Spot
This August, we're pre-gaming Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot with two special Preseason Scrimmage shows on August 2 & 16 at 7 pm! Catch our house team players mixing it up for some extra fun and final practice before the regular season kicks off. Our talented comedians will light up the stage with […]
$15
The Stand-Up Laboratory
The 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.
$10
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Irony CIty: Am I The Jagoff
Irony CIty: Am I The Jagoff
Improv comedy night! Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. You’ve been there: acted out at a wedding when there was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterwards wondering, “Am […]
$15
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.
$15