Cheaper Than Therapy
 Cheaper Than Therapy logo | |
| Address | 533 Sutter St |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37°47′21″N 122°24′33″W / 37.789028°N 122.409144°WCoordinates: 37°47′21″N 122°24′33″W / 37.789028°N 122.409144°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Public transit | Powell Street, BART and Muni |
| Type | Comedy club |
| Seating type | General admission |
| Capacity | 72 (main theater), 50 (cabaret theater) |
| Opened | 2013 |
| Website | |
| cttcomedy | |
Cheaper Than Therapy is a comedy club located in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
History
Comedians Scott Simpson, Eloisa Bravo, and Jon Allen founded Cheaper Than Therapy as a comedy night at The Purple Onion in 2013,[1][2] but quickly moved to Shelton Theater where the show has been since late 2013.[3] In the San Francisco Chronicle's Datebook, Jon Allen cleared up a common misconception: “The audience always thought our name was a play on it being cheaper than therapy for them, but no, it was cheaper for me and other comedians.”[4][5] Due to the show's continued success, Cheaper Than Therapy has expanded steadily to presenting seven shows per week,[6] which have run consistently, other than during the Coronavirus pandemic when the show temporarily closed to maintain public safety.[7]
Venue
Cheaper Than Therapy celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2018 by expanding hosting one 10 p.m. show each on Fridays and Saturdays to an additional 8 p.m. show[8]. Today, it has performances in Shelton Theater’s main theater every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. The box office and bars open an hour before showtime to audience members aged 18 and older. The club has no drink minimum. After the shows, comedians mingle with the crowd. Line-ups are unannounced, and tickets are sold at a flat rate no matter who performs. Shows also end before the BART and Muni stop running so that audience members can get home on public transportation.[9] Shelton Theater is located at 533 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Audience Reception
Cheaper Than Therapy is a staple of San Francisco comedy. California.com named Cheaper Than Therapy one of California’s best comedy clubs.[10] Secret San Francisco listed Cheaper Than Therapy as one of the most popular places to see stand-up in San Francisco.[11] Entrepreneur named Cheaper Than Therapy one of America’s favorite Mom & Pop shops,[12] as well as number 3 on its list of America’s 15 Favorite Local Entertainment Experiences.[13]
Notable comedians
- Alex Edelman[14]
- Emma Willmann[15]
- The Lucas Brothers[16]
- Laurie Kilmartin[17]
- Mekki Leeper[18]
- Michael Che[19]
- Tom Rhodes[20]
References
- ↑ "Top Comedy Clubs in San Francisco". Cirque du Soleil Blog. 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Brule, Tyler; Tuck, Andrew (2018-03-27). The Monocle Travel Guide to San Francisco: The Monocle Travel Guide Series. Gestalten. p. 91. ISBN 978-3899559217. Search this book on
- ↑ "Cheaper Than Therapy". Shelton Theater. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ↑ "Bay Area stand-ups discuss the fine line of writing comedy during the worst of times". San Francisco Chronicle, Datebook. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ↑ "How 45 Live Comedy Shows Got Their Names". Vulture. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cheaper Than Therapy: Show Schedule". CTT Comedy. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Here's How Comedy Clubs Are Dealing With Coronavirus". Vulture. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cult-Hit Standup Comedy Show Cheaper Than Therapy Celebrates Fifth Anniversary". Broke Ass Stuart. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ↑ "Cheaper Than Therapy". BARTable. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "The Best Comedy Clubs in California". California.com. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ↑ "8 Popular Venues To Watch Stand-Up Comedy In San Francisco". Secret San Francisco. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ↑ "7 of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops® on The Special Thing They're Known For". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ↑ "Hawaiian Luaus on a Nut Farm, 'Astounding' Magic Shows, Bible Stories on Stage: America's 15 Favorite Local Entertainment Experiences". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ↑ "Alex Edelman performing at Cheaper Than Therapy". Instagram. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cult-Hit Standup Comedy Show Cheaper Than Therapy Celebrates Fifth Anniversary". Broke-Ass Stuart. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cult-Hit Standup Comedy Show Cheaper Than Therapy Celebrates Fifth Anniversary". Broke-Ass Stuart. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cult-Hit Standup Comedy Show Cheaper Than Therapy Celebrates Fifth Anniversary". Broke-Ass Stuart. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Mekki Leeper performing at Cheaper Than Therapy". Instagram. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Michael Che performing at Cheaper Than Therapy". Instagram. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Tom Rhodes performing at Cheaper Than Therapy". Instagram. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
External links
- Official Cheaper Than Therapy website
- Cheaper Than Therapy registered US trademark status
- CTT Comedy Guidestar Profile
- Cheaper Than Therapy YouTube channel
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