Arcade Comedy Theater

Well Known Strangers
Saturday, November 30 at 8:00PM

Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/well-known-strangers24

Well Known Strangers
Saturday, December 28 at 8:00PM

Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/well-known-strangers24

Well Known Strangers
Saturday, October 26 at 8:00PM

Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/well-known-strangers24

Impolitic
Friday, November 01 at 8:00PM

If you follow politics and you enjoy laughter, join us to hear the most recent rulings from the Taco Supreme Court, hot political takes, fake news and real news blended together into a little comic relief in an otherwise white-knuckle ride. Silliness guaranteed. Substance... that's debatable!

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/impolitic2411

🍂🎭 Get ready to fall head over heels for laughter this weekend! 🍁

Friday:✨ 7 PM - Dive into House Team Hot Spot! with our homegrown improv teams: Scam Likely, Grave Sugar, and Worm! 🤣 9 PM - Stay for the Stand Up Laboratory! where fresh jokes come to LIFE!

Saturday:🎶 6 PM - Join us for The Porch Party! An intimate evening of song and laughter that’ll warm your heart! 😂 8 PM - Don’t miss Am I a Jagoff? with Irony City and the fabulous Delace McMahan—it’s a real treat! 🎤 9 PM - Close out the night with Level Up Stand Up! Headliner Georgia Warder will have you laughing till you leaf!

Sunday Funday: 🌀 Wrap up your weekend with Nonsense at Your Act at 7:30! It’s open stage fun where the lineup is as unpredictable as autumn weather!

BIPOCALYPSE
Saturday, October 12 at 6:00 PM

An Improv Show from the GLobal Majority

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/bipocalypse2410

Arcade Hootenanny
Saturday, October 12 at 8:00PM

The Arcade Hootenanny features Pittsburgh's best improvisers creating comedy from a guest monologist's true stories.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/arcade-hootenanny-24

The Porch Party
Saturday, October 05 at 6:00 PM

Join Chris Leone and The Spurs of the Moment for this family friendly event of music, laughter, and storytelling that is truly appropriate for all ages!

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/the-small-show-24

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Woody Drennan, a talented comedian, teacher, and mentor who made a lasting impact on Pittsburgh's improv community. His passion for comedy and his dedication to helping others grow has had a lasting impact, with his influence continuing to grow through those he mentored, who now mentor others. His legacy will be felt for generations in the improv scene. May the many joyous recollections shared by his friends comfort all those who are grieving this loss.

(Photo from 2023 Your ACT performance)

Select Start
Friday, October 25 at 9:00PM

Cultural District creative, Mr. Arcade, was found dead in the theater last week. To help figure out what calamity occurred, spiritual medium improv team, Select Start, will be called in to contact his ghost live to solve this recent murder. However… Select Start does stand to gain a lot from the death of Mr. Arcade. Perhaps… foul play has occurred? Come on down to find out and help us to solve this Murder Mystery! It will be an improv show to die for.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/select-start-improv-show-24

Short Form Jelly w Select Start
Sunday, October 20 at 7:30 PM

Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a special Halloween Themed 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. Costumes Encouraged!

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/short-form-jelly-with-select-start-24

Irony City
Saturday, October 05 at 8:00PM

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! This popular monthly show features an opening set by BIPOCALYPSE: improv from the global majority.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/irony-city-24

The Latchkey Kids
Friday, October 11 at 9:00 PM

It's the last Latchkey Kids of 2024! Celebrate our favorite holiday with us in The Latchkey Kids Scared Sh*tless 2!

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/the-latchkey-kids24

Don Arner Stand Up Showcase
Saturday, October 19 at 9:00PM

For the first time we combine the green room and the stage! Letting the audience get to know the comedians and choose the lineup for the show!

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/the-green-room-2410

Join us this weekend for a fantastic lineup starting Thursday with Andrea Flack-Wetherald's Book Launch/Happy Hour Laugh & Learn at 4 PM, where you can enjoy a drink and get a copy of Mindful Improv Thinking. On Friday, catch our House Team Hot Spot at 7 PM, featuring Most Murderous Cat, Scam Likely, & Grave Sugar, followed by a Staged Reading of fresh sketches at the Sketch Lab at 9 PM.

On Saturday, check out what's up in the Pittsburgh Indie team scene at In Development at 6 PM, then stick around for Speakeasy at 7 PM, where true stories meet live DJ beats. Wrap up the night with our B! please, for their Back to School comedy special at 8 PM, featuring a hilarious cast of comedy queens.

Finally, don’t miss Lucky Draw on Sunday at 7:30 PM for a night of spontaneous improv with surprise guests. Get your tickets now and get ready for some unforgettable laughs! 🎟️💥

No Need For Apologies (Gaines & Temple)
Friday, November 08 at 8:00PM

Derek Gaines (Netflix) & Dave Temple (TruTV) are two raw and unfiltered comedians and best friends touching down in Pittsburgh for one night only of unapologetic live comedy and podcasting.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/no-need-for-apologies-2411

Doomscroll
Saturday, October 19 at 8:00PM

Ready to turn your endless scroll into endless laughter? Join us on October 19th at 8 PM for Doomscroll’s most thrilling show yet—where your phone isn’t just a spectator, it’s part of the paranormal party!

For one night only, we're diving into the eerie side of the internet. We’re conjuring up a night where your memes, TikToks, and Reels come to life on stage, blending seamlessly with our live comedy content. Yes, you read that right—our DMs are open and we’re inviting you to influence our show in real-time!

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/doom-scroll-24

Bootleg Reboots
Friday, October 18 at 9:00PM

Six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a "Twilight" sequel, when none of them have ever seen the first one! Find out if they'll join Team Edward or Team Jacob with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/bootleg-reboots-24

Halloween: Season of the Sketch
Thursday, October 17 at 8:00PM

For two nights only, they’re baaaaack! From the monstrous minds behind “Revue This!” and “Sketch Madness” comes a spine-tingling, side-splitting new sketch show, “Halloween: Season of the Sketch.” A cast of spooky seasoned actors will delight you in a horrifically hilarious r***e of scripted Halloween comedy. No tricks! All treats!

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/halloween-season-of-the-sketch-2410

Arcade is thrilled to announce that in August, we welcomed not one, but TWO amazing people who are sharing the role of Operations Manager–welcome Kevin O’Brien and Madi Estep!
Kevin and Madi each applied for the Operations Manager job separately and were excellent candidates that have significant and unique strengths. We met together and they graciously agreed to share the role!

Kevin, as many of you know, is an Arcade jack of all trades—he’s an instructor, performer, producer, and stage manager. He brings all that experience plus a commitment to keeping the Arcade building in good shape. Madi, on the other hand, is a comedy fan who brings her fantastic background of organizing systems, scheduling, and managing all those nitty-gritty details that keep us running smoothly. Please join me in welcoming Kevin and Maddie to their new roles!

Beta Stage
Saturday, September 28 at 6:00PM

BETA STAGE IS BACK!

Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY*

*if today is the fourth Saturday of the month

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/beta-stage2425

Arcade Hootenanny
Saturday, September 14 at 8:00PM

The Arcade Hootenanny features Pittsburgh's best improvisers creating comedy from a guest monologist's true stories.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/arcade-hootenanny-24

Laraun Josey Stand-Up Showcase
Thursday, September 26 at 9:00PM

A comedy show that showcases four very different comedians and their ability to make the crowd laugh.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/laraun-josey-2409

Irony City: Am I the Jagoff
Saturday, September 07 at 8:00PM

This month features a story by a surprise guest from City Theater's production of "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive," and an opening set by BIPOCALYPSE.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/irony-city-24

Well Known Strangers presents: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
Saturday, September 28 at 8:00PM

Experienced improvisors Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh out loud scenes and characters. Don't miss this night of silly and absurd comedy.

Get Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/well-known-strangers24