No, REALLY Standup Comedy at Hambone's: June 22, 2013

2 nights, 2 cities, 1 group of funny guys ranting about life the universe and cat sex. Solomon, Derek Minto, Travis Walling, Ray Zawodni, Ed Bailey, Tim Ross, Zach Funk are leaving Pittsburgh to do the first ever comedy show at Heart and Sole on Coventry in Cleveland. Then headed back to the Burgh to do a show at Hambones the next night. 

Here's the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/165169800326313/

Mo'Nique at the Pittsburgh Improv: June 21-22, 2013

Fri - Sat, Jun 21st - 22nd

Mo'Nique

Mo’Nique is a multi-media powerhouse whose consistent, extensive body of work has captivated audiences in stand up comedy, television, film and literature. The award winning comedienne’s career began 20 years ago after her brother dared her to take the stage for the first time in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. She received a standing ovation which instilled the confidence that led to performances on “Showtime at the Apollo,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” “Apollo Comedy Hour,” HBO’s “Snaps,” BET ‘s “Comic View,” The Montreal Comedy Festival and Uptown Comedy Club. Before long, the single mother of one decided it was time to step on...

Sebastian Maniscalco at the Pittsburgh Improv: June 13-15, 2013

Thu - Sat, Jun 13th - 15th

Sebastian Maniscalco 

with T-Robe & Sean Collier

Sebastian Maniscalco: What’s Wrong With People? asks Sebastian Maniscalco in his hilarious new hit stand-up special airing on Showtime and available on DVD nationwide on March 27th. In What's Wrong With People? he brings his witheringly sarcastic and exasperated take on modern behavior and decorum, trying to bridge the gap between the Italian-American Old World he grew up in and the contemporary frenetic world we all live in today. The result is an original, highly relatable has...

PRIDE WEEK at Arcade Comedy Theater: Thursday thru Sunday!

Arcade Celebrates Pride Week

Four Days of Comedy!

As Liberty Avenue fills with support for the LGBT community this weekend, Arcade Comedy Theater will open its doors to offer affordable, high quality comedy each night. Starting with a kick-off party on Thursday at 8pm, the Arcade will continue with three more days featuring improv comedy, sketch, music, and stand-up by LGBT performers—and a few of their allies. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8pm & 10pm, along with a Sunday all-ages matinee at 3pm.

 

Full Schedule:

THURSDAY 6/13 8PM
Kick-off show featuring Player One improv, comedian Mike Buzzelli, and monologist Dave Ranallo.

FRIDAY 6/14 8&10PM
A night of variety with musician Phoebe Armstrong, Player One improv,
monologist Brian Edward, comedian Carl Schimmel, and Mike Buzzelli.

SATURDAY 6/15 8PM
“Friends of Dorothy,” a sketch comedy and musical cabaret
inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

SATURDAY 6/15 10PM
Late night stand-up comedy with Gab Bonesso, John Pridmore,
Chrissy Costa and host Mike Buzzelli.

SUNDAY 6/16 3PM
An ALL AGES comedy matinee featuring Josh & Gab,
sketches by Dreams of Hope, Player One improv, and Mike Buzzelli.
 

If you want to take in all of the Pride comedy happening at the Arcade this weekend, we’ll be selling a special Pride Pass at our Thursday night show! The pass, which is $40, gets you admission to all of our shows this weekend and saves you $15 (it includes admission to Thursday’s show too). Patrons can also visit There Ultra Lounge (931 Liberty) to get a 6-pack of beer and BYOB is free!

 

Arcade Comedy Theater Class Registration end Friday, June 7th 2013

Class Registration Ends Friday

In case you haven't heard, registration for our comedy classes was extended a week! But we're out of quarters, so the registration period for our June classes ends this Friday, June 7.

We still have some slots left for Intro to Sketch Comedy Writing, Intro to Stand-Up Comedy, Improv Two: Short Form, and our 4-week mini course Sing Yo Soul: Intro to Musical Improv.

The Arcade is also offering a very limited number of internship opportunities. Interns get to take classes for free or at a discount while also working at Arcade on the weekends or as part of our street team. For information on internship availability, e-mail Randy Kirk.

If you have any questions at all about our classes, our teachers, or registration fees, don't hesitation to e-mail us or call 412-339-0608. And remember, all students get to attend shows for free at Arcade. They're also immediately 174% more popular than non-students.

Stand Up Comedy Class at Arcade Comedy Theater with Aaron Kleiber: Starting June 3rd, 2013

Hey Pittsburgh comedy friends:
I will be teaching a Stand-up Comedy class at Arcade Comedy Theater - starting June 3rd!
I know teaching stand-up is 'taboo' but I think it'll be a little different. I'd really like to contribute to bringing more great comedy to Pittsburgh. During the class, I hope to help hone each individual's unique stand-up styles of performance and writing. We'll be doing writing workshops, one-on-ones and incorporating improv/acting exercises for stage.

My description on ArcadeComedyTheater.com:
"This stand-up class will provide you with lots of ideas, exercises and techniques to help develop your writing, performing and critique of your own unique stage performance. Not everyone is a ‘Late Show’ jokester, not every one is a loud, charismatic performer, some of you are story tellers – we’ll find out what best suits you on stage and in your writing process. You won’t learn how to write jokes for your cousin’s wedding, be the life of the party or make business presentations hilarious – but we can discover how YOU can be funny on stage and create a stand-up performance from your own personality and experiences, whether you’re pursuing stand-up comedy as a hobby or as a career."

Classes start Monday, June 3rd.
8 weeks, every Monday from 6-8:30pm.
Class stand-up show to be held at Arcade Theater.
 
Register here: http://arcadecomedytheater.com/classes/courses/

If some of you don't know me well - come meet me at an open mic I host - Monday at The Pleasure Bar in Bloomfield or Wednesday at The Beerhive in the Strip (details on Weekly Shows page).

A little more about me: 

• Currently tours nationally with Bob Saget, Bert Kreischer, John Witherspoon and Bret Ersnst (past tours with Jim Breuer, Steve-O).
• Has performed in most national Improv & Funnybone comedy clubs including Hollywood Improv & The Comedy Store LA (won audience vote during a showcase).
• 2012 Pittsburgh Magazine, "Best Comedian"
• Winner of Pittsburgh's Gilda's Comic Search 2011 & Boston Comedy Festival finalist 2010.
• Touring Europe Fall of 2013 for the USO Comedy Tour.
• Credited actor in TV, Film and national commercials.
• Studied Improv & Comedy Writing at Second City, Chicago.
• Founder/Editor of PghComedy.comStand-up programmer for Arcade Comedy Theater

FYI: We're also having classes for Intro to Improv, Sketch Writing, Short Form Improv and more! Check it out!
All class & theater info: http://www.ArcadeComedyTheater.com

Hit me up if you have any questions: aaronkleiber@gmail.com

WDVE Comedy Festival at the Byham Theater: June 28, 2013

Buy Tickets:
Online at TrustArts.org
Call 412-456-6666
Box Office at Theater Square – hours are Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM and Sun 12PM-6PM
 CLICK HERE for tickets!
Amy Schumer is quickly becoming the hottest star in the world of comedy, with her blend of wholesome, girl-next-door looks and edgy comedy. Amy is the creator, star and writer of Inside Amy Schumer, her Comedy Central television show which will premiere on April 30^th. Amy is coming off her one-hour stand-up special, Mostly Sex Stuff, which became Comedy Central’s second-highest rated special this year. She was one of the featured comedians on Comedy Central’s Roast of Roseanne, following her breakout performance on last year’s Roast of Charlie Sheen. Amy was most recently on Louie and will next be seen in Season 2 of HBO’s Girls.
Matt Braunger- Raised in Portland, Oregon. An actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago under such luminaries as Susan Messing and Del Close. 

Matt’s television credits include a recurring role on NBC’s UP ALL NIGHT, a series regular role on MADtv, and various roles on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman, United States of Tara, Pushing Daisies, Carpoolers, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Acceptable TV, and Live At Gotham. He is also a regular guest on the Chelsea Lately roundtable. In 2009, he was named to Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch and Comedy Central’s Hot 9 in ’09 list, his debut album Soak Up The Night was released by Comedy Central Records and named to the iTunes REWIND Top 20 Albums of 2009 In 2010, he recorded his half hour Comedy Central Presents special and in 2011 recorded an hour-long special entitled SHOVEL FIGHTER. Along with touring comedy clubs across the country he is also a regular at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. Matt has also performed at a variety of prestigious comedy festivals including the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and Chicago, The TBS Comedy Festival Las Vegas, South By Southwest. Matt won the 2008 “Best Of The Fest” at the inaugural Rooftop Comedy Festival in Aspen and he co-founded the popular Bridgetown Comedy Festival that takes place annually in Portland. 

Ilza Shlesinger-Originally from Dallas, Iliza moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Emerson College. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC'S Last Comic Standing. Iliza's past TV credits include her own half hour special on Comedy Central Presents as well as NBC'S Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, E! Network's Chelsea Lately, The Soup, NBC'S Last Call with Carson Daily, Showtime's Pauly Shore and Friends, Showtime's Bridging the Gap Comedy Festival, The History Channel and she is featured in the comedy documentary I am Comic. Her live stand up resume also includes performing at the coveted Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, hundreds of clubs and colleges, and in various countries for our troops overseas. 

Chris Porter-Best known for his third place finish on the season 4 of Last Comic Standing, Chris Porter has been a touring comic since he was 23. Since the beginning Chris’ raw energy and unique perspective has distinguished him as one of the elite comics in the industry. Born and raised in Kansas City, Chris brings a true stand‐up experience to his live shows. There are no sound cues, no puppets, and no catch phrases. Just gut wrenching laughter drawn from his own experience and observations. Chris can also be seen on his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and “Live at Gotham”. 

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