Socially distant comedy show gives Pittsburgh a fresh breath

Colleen Hammond Managing Editor 10/01/20 After a year like this, everyone could use a good laugh. Luckily, thanks to the efforts of Arcade Comedy Theater, Pittsburgh can experience the fun and joy of stand-up comedy in a safe, socially distant environment once again. As a result of the changes to daily life in the pandemic, Arcade Comedy Theater began adapting their shows to accommodate for … Continue reading Socially distant comedy show gives Pittsburgh a fresh breath

The Duquesne DukeOctober 1, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Fall in love with Pittsburgh this autumn

By Madison Pastrick | Staff Writer Today marks the first day of autumn — a season filled with warm apple cider, classic horror movies, jack-o’-lanterns and big sweaters. There’s always so much to do, so instead of staying in your dorm all month making bets on how many Trump masks and Harley Quinn costumes you’re going to see, why don’t you get out and enjoy … Continue reading Fall in love with Pittsburgh this autumn

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Features

A night at the Arcade Theater

By Julian Routh | Editor in Chief On this particular evening at the Arcade Comedy Theater, Abby Fudor is dating a man whose mother is a vampire. At least that’s the situation she thought of off the top of her head, which has been hard at work since the performance began. Improv comedy is no easy task, especially in front of an audience. “Your mother’s … Continue reading A night at the Arcade Theater

The Duquesne DukeDecember 3, 2015Leave a comment

Arts & Entertainment

The Hot Four: Where to find fun in Pittsburgh

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief Arcade Comedy Theater 811 Liberty Ave. In the two and a half years it has been open, the Arcade Comedy Theater has become the prime spot for laughs in Pittsburgh. The 75-seat theater showcases Pittsburgh’s funniest improv troupes, stand-up comedians and sketch comedy groups with shows every Friday and Saturday night. Most modern comedy theaters are expensive and for adults … Continue reading The Hot Four: Where to find fun in Pittsburgh

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Arcade Comedy Theater: Celebrating a year of comedy

By: Julian Routh | News Editor On a Thursday night five years ago, five improv comedians wished they had more opportunities. As they gathered for drinks after a long night of laughs at the Cabaret Theater’s weekly Improv Jam, the group shared dreams of performing more frequently and expanding Pittsburgh’s comedy scene, which was in need of more variety. Luckily, Mike Rubino, Jethro and Kristy … Continue reading Arcade Comedy Theater: Celebrating a year of comedy

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