Pittsburgh

Arcade Comedy Theater

September 16 2026
Within Walking Distance

Overview

Getting To and From

Inside the Venue

Onsite Accessibility

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About

Arcade Comedy Theater is an independent nonprofit comedy theater at 943 Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh, running improv, sketch and stand-up along with a comedy academy. It moved into this purpose-fitted building in 2017 and describes it as a three-story, two-theater facility, with performance spaces on the first and second floors. The clearest accessibility statement on the site is short and useful: the facility spans three floors connected by a full-size elevator, with accessible all-gender restrooms on the basement level. The venue also describes flexible seating in both theaters, which matters because movable chairs make space for a wheelchair rather than relying on fixed positions, and it says its second floor theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers. Arrangements can be made by asking at the box office, emailing info@arcadecomedytheater.com, or leaving a message on the voicemail line at 412-339-0608. Two practical notes before you book. The venue is bring your own bottle with a $5 per person corkage fee, and there is no bar, restaurant or general concession stand. And the building itself has no parking, so plan for street parking or a nearby garage. One thing the site never covers at all is the entrance: no door, step, ramp or threshold is described anywhere.

Getting To and From

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	No	Arcade Comedy Theater has no parking lot or garage of its own. Every parking option the venue publishes is off site: street parking on the surrounding blocks, and three named garages nearby.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes		The venue states that drop off and pick up areas are available right in front of the building, and that there are a number of bus stops nearby as well as the Wood Street T Station. That wording appears only on an archived event page and is not repeated on any current page, so it is reported here rather than relied on.	No current page describes a drop off lane, a pick up zone or a ride share point. If being dropped at the door matters, confirm on 412-339-0608 before you travel.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	There is free street parking on Liberty Avenue and the surrounding blocks after 6 p.m. Limited street parking is also available on Liberty and Penn and on some side streets. Three garages are named nearby: the Smithfield & Liberty Garage, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and the Grant Street Transportation Center, also known as Greyhound Station parking. The venue points to ParkPGH.org for real-time Downtown parking information.	No accessible parking spaces are mentioned, counted or located anywhere, in the street parking or in any of the three garages. Garage prices given on older pages are out of date, so check ParkPGH or the garage directly rather than relying on a published figure.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	The venue states that the Arcade is accessible for guests in wheelchairs or walkers, and that its facility spans three floors connected by a full-size elevator with accessible all-gender restrooms on the basement level. Its 2017 move announcement calls 943 Liberty Avenue a fully-accessible venue with a new elevator installation, restrooms, and flexible seating.	Those are the venue's own statements about its building, and they are quoted as such. What none of them do is describe the entrance itself: no door is identified, and no step, ramp, threshold, door width or automatic door is mentioned anywhere on the site. So the venue says you can get in, but not how. Confirm on 412-339-0608 or info@arcadecomedytheater.com if a step-free route matters.
Site Map/Floorplan

Inside the Venue

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Arcade Comedy Theater reserves the right to inspect all packages, purses, backpacks and bags at the door. This is a bag inspection rather than a screening checkpoint: no metal detector, scanner or walk-through screening is described anywhere on the site.	Because the venue is bring your own bottle, the door check also covers alcohol. Box office staff have the right to confiscate any alcohol not permitted within the Arcade guidelines, and will hold it at the box office for collection on the way out.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	The Arcade describes itself as accessible for guests in wheelchairs or walkers, and states that its second floor theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers. Arrangements can be made by asking at the box office, emailing info@arcadecomedytheater.com, or leaving a message on the voicemail line at 412-339-0608.	Quiet rooms are available at the venue's family programming, described as a place to step out and take a break. Several things are never mentioned anywhere on the site and should not be assumed: loaner wheelchairs or mobility aid storage, a service animal policy (the words never appear), assistive listening devices, hearing loops, captioning, sign language interpretation, audio description, large print and Braille. The wheelchairs or walkers wording comes from an archived page, though its building facts match the current one. Note that an older page names a general manager as the access contact who is no longer on the current staff list, so use the box office route above.
Accessible Seating (Theater)	Yes	Yes	The venue describes flexible seating in both its first and second floor theaters, and states that the second floor theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers. Flexible seating is the useful part here: chairs are movable rather than fixed, so space can be made rather than assigned.	No number of wheelchair positions is published, no location within either theater is given, and no companion seating policy is described. There is no seating chart to check either. Groups of 10 or more can get reserved seating. Because nothing is assigned by default, tell the box office what you need when booking rather than choosing on arrival.

Location

943 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Getting To and From

Find essential details on parking, drop-off points, and accessibility to make your visit smooth and hassle-free.
Check the table below for more information.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	No	Arcade Comedy Theater has no parking lot or garage of its own. Every parking option the venue publishes is off site: street parking on the surrounding blocks, and three named garages nearby.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes		The venue states that drop off and pick up areas are available right in front of the building, and that there are a number of bus stops nearby as well as the Wood Street T Station. That wording appears only on an archived event page and is not repeated on any current page, so it is reported here rather than relied on.	No current page describes a drop off lane, a pick up zone or a ride share point. If being dropped at the door matters, confirm on 412-339-0608 before you travel.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	There is free street parking on Liberty Avenue and the surrounding blocks after 6 p.m. Limited street parking is also available on Liberty and Penn and on some side streets. Three garages are named nearby: the Smithfield & Liberty Garage, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and the Grant Street Transportation Center, also known as Greyhound Station parking. The venue points to ParkPGH.org for real-time Downtown parking information.	No accessible parking spaces are mentioned, counted or located anywhere, in the street parking or in any of the three garages. Garage prices given on older pages are out of date, so check ParkPGH or the garage directly rather than relying on a published figure.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	The venue states that the Arcade is accessible for guests in wheelchairs or walkers, and that its facility spans three floors connected by a full-size elevator with accessible all-gender restrooms on the basement level. Its 2017 move announcement calls 943 Liberty Avenue a fully-accessible venue with a new elevator installation, restrooms, and flexible seating.	Those are the venue's own statements about its building, and they are quoted as such. What none of them do is describe the entrance itself: no door is identified, and no step, ramp, threshold, door width or automatic door is mentioned anywhere on the site. So the venue says you can get in, but not how. Confirm on 412-339-0608 or info@arcadecomedytheater.com if a step-free route matters.
Site Map/Floorplan

Inside the Venue

Get to know what to expect indoors—from seating layouts to restrooms and concessions.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Arcade Comedy Theater reserves the right to inspect all packages, purses, backpacks and bags at the door. This is a bag inspection rather than a screening checkpoint: no metal detector, scanner or walk-through screening is described anywhere on the site.	Because the venue is bring your own bottle, the door check also covers alcohol. Box office staff have the right to confiscate any alcohol not permitted within the Arcade guidelines, and will hold it at the box office for collection on the way out.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	The Arcade describes itself as accessible for guests in wheelchairs or walkers, and states that its second floor theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers. Arrangements can be made by asking at the box office, emailing info@arcadecomedytheater.com, or leaving a message on the voicemail line at 412-339-0608.	Quiet rooms are available at the venue's family programming, described as a place to step out and take a break. Several things are never mentioned anywhere on the site and should not be assumed: loaner wheelchairs or mobility aid storage, a service animal policy (the words never appear), assistive listening devices, hearing loops, captioning, sign language interpretation, audio description, large print and Braille. The wheelchairs or walkers wording comes from an archived page, though its building facts match the current one. Note that an older page names a general manager as the access contact who is no longer on the current staff list, so use the box office route above.
Accessible Seating (Theater)	Yes	Yes	The venue describes flexible seating in both its first and second floor theaters, and states that the second floor theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers. Flexible seating is the useful part here: chairs are movable rather than fixed, so space can be made rather than assigned.	No number of wheelchair positions is published, no location within either theater is given, and no companion seating policy is described. There is no seating chart to check either. Groups of 10 or more can get reserved seating. Because nothing is assigned by default, tell the box office what you need when booking rather than choosing on arrival.

Onsite Accessibility

Learn about ramps, elevators, restrooms, and other accessible features available during your visit

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Restrooms	Yes	Yes	The facility has accessible all-gender restrooms on the basement level, reached by the full-size elevator that connects all three floors.	Restrooms on any floor other than the basement are never mentioned, so the accessible ones may be the only ones described. No changing table and no family restroom is mentioned. The site says the building spans three floors and separately that the restrooms are on the basement level, without reconciling the two, so it does not state where the basement sits relative to the street.
Elevators	Yes	Yes	The facility spans three floors connected by a full-size elevator, and the venue separately describes an elevator that connects all three levels and one that can reach every floor. This is the best documented fact about the building, stated on three separate pages including the current visitor page.	The elevator was installed as part of the 2017 move into this building. No car dimensions or weight limit are published, despite the description as full-size.
On-Site Dining	Yes	Yes	Arcade Comedy Theater is a bring your own bottle venue with a $5 per person corkage fee. There is no bar, no restaurant and no general concession stand. Concessions are documented only at the venue's family programming, where they are described as child-appropriate.	Alcohol brought in is subject to the venue's guidelines and may be held at the box office if it falls outside them. The Arcade Lounge is described as a pre-show space for groups. No accessible counter height is described anywhere.
Theater, Auditorium, etc. (Museum)	Yes	Yes	Arcade Comedy Theater is an independent nonprofit comedy theater at 943 Liberty Avenue, occupying a three-story, two-theater building with performance spaces on the first and second floors. It presents improv, sketch and stand-up comedy and runs a comedy academy, using the theaters and the second floor lounge as classrooms.	The venue moved into this building in 2017, having been founded in 2013 at a different address. Private hire is offered for groups up to 100, and the whole building can be rented. Contacts: 412-339-0608 for voicemail or text, info@arcadecomedytheater.com for general and access questions, academy@arcadecomedytheater.com for class access requests, and operations@arcadecomedytheater.com for facilities. Only box office hours are published, not general building hours.

Our Guidelines

1. Make Accessibility Info Easy to Find - Dedicated Website Accessibility Page

Clearly post detailed accessibility information online, covering parking, entrances, interior pathways, site plans, and more.

2. Include All Mobility Devices

Consider walkers, canes, crutches — not just wheelchairs. Provide specifics for a variety of mobility needs. Include people who use different devices in the conversation.

3. Go Beyond ADA Compliance

ADA is the minimum. Strive for real-world accessibility through thoughtful design and ongoing improvements.

4. Visibility = Accessibility

If disabled visitors aren't present, barriers may exist. Transparency and preparation are the keys to inclusion. Empower everyone to attend.

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