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Ruckus (formerly Friday Nite Improvs)

Pittsburgh's longest-running theatrical/comedic production is also the city's only all-audience participation comedy improv show. Takes place, you guessed it, every Friday night during the school year.

Address: Studio Theatre, basement of the Cathedral of Learning
Hours: 11PM
Price: $3
Website: play.pitt.edu (opens in a new tab)

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