Fri Aug 15 2025

9:30 PM (Doors 9:15 PM)

Pittsburgh Improv

166 East Bridge St Pittsburgh, PA 15120

$49.22 - $149.05

Ages 21+

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A ticket delivery delay is in place until two days before the event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PITTSBURGH IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:


There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact Pittsburgh Improv 

Michael Blackson

  • Michael Blackson

    Michael Blackson

    Comedy

    He has been called one of the most original stand-up comics in the country, and his performances leave audiences laughing in tears. Michael Blackson, aka, ‘The African King of Comedy', has been entertaining audiences all across the country and around the globe for more than a decade. Inspired by the stand up comedy of Eddie Murphy, Blackson began to develop his comedic talent in 1992 in the unkind comedy clubs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Blackson’s comedic appeal grew from his involvement with BET’s ComicView series, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at Harlem, and Live in Hollywood. However, it was in a Los Angeles comedy club where Blackson got his big break. Blackson was performing at the Comedy Store where actor/director Ice Cube was in attendance to see comedian Mike Epps perform. But after experiencing Blackson’s performance, Ice Cube invited the young comic for a reading…and the rest is smash hit history! Blackson’s outstanding and unforgettable performance in the smash hit comedy, Next Friday, drew praise and a fan following like no other.

    After his scene stealing performance in Next Friday, fans wanted more, and in 2005, Blackson would not disappoint. He released his top-selling sketch comedy CD entitled, Modasucka, Welcome to America. With Blackson, the work never stops. Along with special guest appearances on some of the hottest music videos, Blackson stole the stage on P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy on HBO and starred in a commercial for the Chappelle Show on Comedy Central. There’s no mistaking Blackson for any other comedian when he takes the stage.

    And what about those Dashikis? When he takes the stage, clad in the finest Dashikis the Motherland has to offer, “The African King of Comedy? is born! Along with his film and television endeavors, Blackson continues to entertain his fans as the headliner for live shows at comedy clubs, universities and special events, bringing his one-of-a kind, must-see stand-up performance to audiences all across the country and around the world.

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Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

limit 6 per person
General Admission
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$49.22 ($40.00 + $9.22 fees)
VIP Admission
Provides a premium viewing experience and Meet & Greet with photo op
VIP Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$88.28 ($79.00 + $9.28 fees)
VIP Premium Booth
Booth seats four and includes a $200 food & beverage credit ($50 credit per ticket). Tax included. Gratuity not included. VIP Booths provide a premium viewing experience with Meet & Greet with photo op
VIP Premium Booth for 4 | Admits 4
$149.05 ($129.00 + $20.05 fees)

Delivery Method

eTickets
Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.

•ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless event is cancelled by the artist or venue.
•No refunds, transfers or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.
•Tickets prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.
•Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.
•No photography, videography, filming or recording during the show.
•Valid photo ID and credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.
•No smoking and no vaping.
•We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
•We reserve the right to search personal items and may not allow personal items into the venue.
•In locations where state or local jurisdiction do not have a mask mandate, and if you are fully vaccinated, you may enter our venue(s) without a mask.
• If you are unvaccinated, you must wear a mask when entering our venue(s).
• The venue and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property.

Upon entry of the venue,(i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film and otherwise capture your image, voice and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising and promotion, subject in all respects in Owner’s sole discretion.

You hereby acknowledge and are fully aware that there are potential risks with your entry into the venue during and/or after the COVID-19 pandemic. This waiver, release, and other representations set forth herein are in consideration of your entry and/or attendance of any live event performance. Therefore, without limitation, you hereby acknowledge/understand, that even with safety measures implemented within our venue(s) you could contract COVID-19 which may result in a serious medical condition requiring medical treatment in a hospital or could possibly lead to death.

Accordingly, you, knowingly and freely assume all such COVID-19 related risks, both known and unknown, relating to your entry into the venue and your participation/attendance in this live event. And, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you and your heirs, successors and assigns, hereby forever release, waive, relinquish, and discharge Owner, along with its parent(s), subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, successors and/or assigns, including without limitation, their respective officers, agents, employees, or other representatives (collectively, the “Owner Representatives”), from any and all COVID-19 related claims, demands, liabilities, rights, damages, expenses, and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, and other losses of any kind, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, (collectively, “Damages”) as a result of your entry to this venue and participation of this live event, including but not limited to personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, and including but not limited to claims based on the alleged negligence of any Owner Representative(s) or any other person related to COVID-19 sanitization. You further promise not to sue the Owner or any of Owner Representatives and agree to indemnify and hold them harmless from any and all Damages resulting from your contraction of COVID-19.

If any portion of these terms & conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights.

For more info:Terms

Michael Blackson

Fri Aug 15 2025 9:30 PM

(Doors 9:15 PM)

Pittsburgh Improv Pittsburgh PA
Michael Blackson

$49.22 - $149.05 Ages 21+

A ticket delivery delay is in place until two days before the event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PITTSBURGH IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:


There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact Pittsburgh Improv 
Michael Blackson

Michael Blackson

Comedy

He has been called one of the most original stand-up comics in the country, and his performances leave audiences laughing in tears. Michael Blackson, aka, ‘The African King of Comedy', has been entertaining audiences all across the country and around the globe for more than a decade. Inspired by the stand up comedy of Eddie Murphy, Blackson began to develop his comedic talent in 1992 in the unkind comedy clubs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Blackson’s comedic appeal grew from his involvement with BET’s ComicView series, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at Harlem, and Live in Hollywood. However, it was in a Los Angeles comedy club where Blackson got his big break. Blackson was performing at the Comedy Store where actor/director Ice Cube was in attendance to see comedian Mike Epps perform. But after experiencing Blackson’s performance, Ice Cube invited the young comic for a reading…and the rest is smash hit history! Blackson’s outstanding and unforgettable performance in the smash hit comedy, Next Friday, drew praise and a fan following like no other.

After his scene stealing performance in Next Friday, fans wanted more, and in 2005, Blackson would not disappoint. He released his top-selling sketch comedy CD entitled, Modasucka, Welcome to America. With Blackson, the work never stops. Along with special guest appearances on some of the hottest music videos, Blackson stole the stage on P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy on HBO and starred in a commercial for the Chappelle Show on Comedy Central. There’s no mistaking Blackson for any other comedian when he takes the stage.

And what about those Dashikis? When he takes the stage, clad in the finest Dashikis the Motherland has to offer, “The African King of Comedy? is born! Along with his film and television endeavors, Blackson continues to entertain his fans as the headliner for live shows at comedy clubs, universities and special events, bringing his one-of-a kind, must-see stand-up performance to audiences all across the country and around the world.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 6 per person
General Admission
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$49.22 ($40.00 + $9.22 fees)
VIP Admission
Provides a premium viewing experience and Meet & Greet with photo op
VIP Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$88.28 ($79.00 + $9.28 fees)
VIP Premium Booth
Booth seats four and includes a $200 food & beverage credit ($50 credit per ticket). Tax included. Gratuity not included. VIP Booths provide a premium viewing experience with Meet & Greet with photo op
VIP Premium Booth for 4 | Admits 4
$149.05 ($129.00 + $20.05 fees)

Delivery Method

eTickets
Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.

•ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless event is cancelled by the artist or venue.
•No refunds, transfers or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.
•Tickets prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.
•Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.
•No photography, videography, filming or recording during the show.
•Valid photo ID and credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.
•No smoking and no vaping.
•We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
•We reserve the right to search personal items and may not allow personal items into the venue.
•In locations where state or local jurisdiction do not have a mask mandate, and if you are fully vaccinated, you may enter our venue(s) without a mask.
• If you are unvaccinated, you must wear a mask when entering our venue(s).
• The venue and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property.

Upon entry of the venue,(i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film and otherwise capture your image, voice and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising and promotion, subject in all respects in Owner’s sole discretion.

You hereby acknowledge and are fully aware that there are potential risks with your entry into the venue during and/or after the COVID-19 pandemic. This waiver, release, and other representations set forth herein are in consideration of your entry and/or attendance of any live event performance. Therefore, without limitation, you hereby acknowledge/understand, that even with safety measures implemented within our venue(s) you could contract COVID-19 which may result in a serious medical condition requiring medical treatment in a hospital or could possibly lead to death.

Accordingly, you, knowingly and freely assume all such COVID-19 related risks, both known and unknown, relating to your entry into the venue and your participation/attendance in this live event. And, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you and your heirs, successors and assigns, hereby forever release, waive, relinquish, and discharge Owner, along with its parent(s), subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, successors and/or assigns, including without limitation, their respective officers, agents, employees, or other representatives (collectively, the “Owner Representatives”), from any and all COVID-19 related claims, demands, liabilities, rights, damages, expenses, and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, and other losses of any kind, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, (collectively, “Damages”) as a result of your entry to this venue and participation of this live event, including but not limited to personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, and including but not limited to claims based on the alleged negligence of any Owner Representative(s) or any other person related to COVID-19 sanitization. You further promise not to sue the Owner or any of Owner Representatives and agree to indemnify and hold them harmless from any and all Damages resulting from your contraction of COVID-19.

If any portion of these terms & conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights.

For more info:Terms