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Arcade Comedy Theater

4.4 (63 reviews)
Closed 7:30 pm - 11:30 PM

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Nelli T.

I visited the comedy theater for the first time during the Pittsburgh Gallery Crawl, and the venue just reopened since the beginning days of the pandemic. The cast was entertaining and so funny with their improv. They engaged the audience in many of the scenes, and it made for a good time with friends. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows here this season when I visit downtown Pittsburgh.

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Cyndi C.

Wow, color me impressed! What a fantastic venue for comedy, improv and all things in between. At a price something from an average of $7-15 depending on event, there are usually 2 shows overlapping in the upstairs or downstairs space. This venue is fresh! They feel modern even have a elevator if you need, snacks for sale, nice friendly staff, clean restrooms, video games near said restrooms. We caught a famous act staring Eddie Brill, which was fantastic show, what luck! Important to note: it's BYOB for a small fee, which makes this such a hip venue as well as a great value to catch great improv! The seating is semi tight but in no means crowded and was comfortable through the show. I will be back, love this place!

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Brendon S.

The Arcade Comedy Theater is one of the best places to see a comedy show in Pittsburgh. The theater has a great vibe and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The shows are always top-notch and the comedians are hilarious. I highly recommend checking out the Arcade Comedy Theater if you're looking for a great night out!

Rachel W.

Improv Night Review (Comedy Royale) What an incredible experience. I told my friend we should go to the movies and try to see a comedy because I could use a mental break. However, their suggestion was to go to Arcade Comedy Theater for their improv night, boy am I glad that suggestion was made. I laughed the entire hour and a half I was there. What a talented group of people. For someone who it was their first time to a comedy theater it was absolutely incredible. I ran into a friend as well when we got their and she had a six pack of beer which was great. (It's BYOB). The staff was great and that made the competitive improv night even better. Well done Arcade Comedy Theater - I will be back for sure.

Jenna W.

Great place to go with friends for a night activity. The comedians here are hilarious and put on a great show every time I've visited. Their doors are open for free shows during Downtown Gallery Crawls. It's a must-do stop to make! They do a "Who's Line Is It Anyways" style improve show, taking the craziest suggestions from the crowd and rolling with it for the skit. I'm always impressed by how they are able to take crowd suggestions and still have everyone laughing. I just wish these shows were longer, I don't want the fun to end. I look forward to going back for one of their nightly shows outside of the Gallery Crawl.

Jenny H.

I attended a comedy show at Arcade with a group of friends. It was my first experience here and I wasn't disappointed! The venue itself is small and intimate, while being laid back and very casual. You enter in on the first floor where the first theater is located. We were escorted to the second floor for our show, which also has another small theater. The theaters themselves are very small and can feel quite cramped with a full house (which we experienced that night). The performers were top notch and did a great job engaging the crowd. We had a blast listening to each of them! One of the few challenges of the space is having the bathroom on the basement level. I recommend using it when you first arrive to avoid the hassle of going up and down the elevator or stairs. Parking can also be challenging as it is downtown. Street parking is limited, but there are two parking garages within 2-3 blocks of the venue. It's BYOB, but there is a fee to pay for bringing your own beverages. Aside from these few challenges, the space is awesome and the shows make for a great night out!

Rachel C.

I am SO SO SO excited about this joint! How lucky are we to have a local comedy club right in the Cultural District? How lucky am I to be able to soak all this funniness in? Is funniness even a word? Whatever... This place rocks! I hit the opening weekend for their Saturday 8pm performance. I had no idea what to expect, which probably makes the experience even better. First up was the Player One improv group. They're the resident "troop" of the theater. This was my favorite part of the evening. It's been a long time since I've seen local improv, and it was HIGHLY entertaining. We have some really talented and funny people living amongst us! Whodda thunk it? Loved the audience participation in setting up certain scenes. They were on point! Next up was a radio show. It was one of those old time radio show set-ups, where the actors read a script, performing as multiple characters right in front of you. I know the Bricolage Theater does this series with much success. I felt this was the one part that fell a little flat. I get what they're trying to do, which is introduce different programming, but it may need to fit into a different evening. Something I'm sure they'll figure out with time. The mood was brought up by the musical stylings of Burgertime. I don't know quite how to categorize them other than a musical comedy/mash up act. Addi, the lead singer, is super adorable and has an amazing voice. Top that off with a version of Fergies "My Humps" and I'm sold. I was also mesmerized by this one cool electronic type instrument they were using. I'm not an expert on musical instruments, but it looked like the base of a guitar with electronic sounds coming out of it. I don't know how to describe it without sounding dumb, but it was awesome and I want to learn how to play it! The event headliner was Gene Collier from the Post Gazette. I've never seen him do stand-up before... but he was very funny. I enjoyed his jokes about getting old, etc. We're all doing it... ugh. But... 30's the new 20! The theater itself is super intimate with about 75 seats. I love that kind of setting because it allows you to feel like you're connecting with the performers. You can see their faces and their expressions clearly. I just know this place is going to get better and better and I can't wait to experience it all!!

At the end of the show this guy try to hit genies world record ... Which he did...Too bad I was just not impressed...

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I laughed so hard my face hurt. If that's not a positive review, then I don't know what is!

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Fantastic time at the D&D improv show... chill vibes great audience talented cast. Cheap entertainment on a Saturday night

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Pittsburgh Improv

Pittsburgh Improv

3.2
(167 reviews)
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We came to town for the annual RV show and wanted to make the most of our time in Homestead. Being…read morehuge fans of live entertainment, we decided to buy tickets to see Godfrey perform. We opted for the 930p show so that we could do dinner nearby, beforehand. The tickets said doors open at 915p for the 930p show. After we found parking (a lot of congestion and limited parking nearby the venue), we made our way to the theatre where a line was already forming. The venue didn't start letting us in until 945p and the show didn't start until 1030p. Our server was a huge let down. We had been seated for a good 15 mins before she was able to come to the table and take our drink order. Drinks took a while, but that's to be expected with the number of folks being taken care of. However, the biggest issue is that our server didn't stop back to our table until halfway through the show. At which point , I asked her for two waters. She walked by our table six times, but never did bring our waters. I grabbed her and asked again for waters. No less than 15 minutes went by and she came to the table, no waters in hand, but said "it's last call. Do you guys need anything?". To which I replied, no thanks. I wasn't asking a third time for something I had originally asked for an hour earlier. Maybe she was new or having an off night but it definitely has a negative impact on our overall experience. The highlight of the show was Godfrey, himself. He was absolutely hysterical and we enjoyed every minute of his set.

I've been to a few shows here. Drink/food minimum after ticket purchase (same deal as all comedy…read moreclubs). Entering and existing is easy. Service is good. Food & drinks are adequate.

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The Getaway Bar And Grill

The Getaway Bar And Grill

4.3
(44 reviews)
4.2 mi

I had a pretty disappointing experience here. We ordered appetizers, but they didn't come out until…read morethe same time as our entrees, which kind of defeats the purpose. My daughter and I both ordered fried chicken sandwiches, and unfortunately, both were seriously overcooked--like "bottom of the fryer" overdone. The chicken only covered about half the bun and quickly became inedible. We actually had to swap sandwiches just to see if one was any better, but neither improved. Between the two of us, we could only get through about half of one and maybe a third of the other before it just wasn't worth trying to eat anymore. I mentioned it to our waitress in a calm, straightforward way and told her both sandwiches were inedible. She did offer to have them remade, but after seeing what came out the first time, we declined. I don't recall receiving an apology, which was disappointing. What really stood out was that the issue was never addressed beyond that--no follow-up, no adjustment to the bill, nothing. I didn't ask for anything to be taken off, but when a significant portion of the meal can't be eaten, you'd expect some effort to make it right. Coming from someone who works in customer service, this felt like a miss on both food quality and basic service recovery. I wouldn't recommend the chicken sandwich, and I'd be cautious about expecting attentive service here.

I'm never disappointed when I go to the Getaway for lunch. I got my go to sandwich the Turkey Club…read more During lunch on weekdays they gave certain lunch special sandwiches which are $9.99 that come with either seasoned fries-yummy, a salad or soup. The portions are big so I also have dinner this evening. Our waitress was excellent! She is a gem. She's a people person who gives excellent service. I love the new look of the Getaway. It's totally remodeled and looks inviting. I'll be back!

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New Hazlett Theater

New Hazlett Theater

4.2
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This is such a neat space! The outside is a gorgeous old building with tons of charm. But the…read moretheater inside is modern. I've been here for a variety of events (and that is one of the cool things about the space). There are resident companies that use the space, but various organizations and companies can also rent the space. Which means there is a nice mix of programming available. There are seats around the stage (which aren't always used for each performance) and upper and lower level seating. One thing to note is that their seats are not that wide, so if you are a larger patron or have a wider bottom, it will be a tight squeeze. Sight lines are great from everywhere and it is easy to hear. Parking is available for free in the garage right near the theater. A great place to catch a show!

A new age theater in an old school building New Hazlett…read moreTheater is situated in the bones of the original Carnegie Hall on the Northside. Huge perk for this theater is the free parking! With a partnership with AHN, they direct you with ample signage and the lot is simple to enter right across from the theater! The area is beautiful and very safe! Tree lined sidewalks and clean areas around. The theater is a little outdated in entry. For a small capacity, you stood outside in line for an extended time due to a single ticket taker with a clipboard list. This delayed the performance by 15 minutes as he struggled to check people in. The lobby is centered around a bar for refreshments. The tickets are sold per section (A-D) without specific assigned seats. We set in the mezzanine and entered through the second floor. Some of the seats are "dangerous" with small catwalks and seats perched with no floor behind them. My friend actually lost her shoe mid performance as it fell through the opening. The productions are limited in set design and technology due to the theater size but there are plenty of plays and shows that don't require as much. If you have a chance to check out New Hazlett, I'd definitely recommend it.

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