2022–2023
HellaFunny pop-up comedy
Funcheap’s venue history records its pop-up comedy shows with HellaFunny at Broadway Studios in 2022 and early 2023.
Funcheap’s venue history
Comedy Shows · San Francisco
A room ready for your next punchline.
Bring a stand-up night, comedy showcase or private comedy event to Broadway Studios. Share the lineup, audience and whether you’re planning a live show or a recording.
See what’s happened hereThe upstairs theatre, shown in a seated layout.
Let’s make a plan
What’s your idea?
Just your idea, name and email to get started.
Your idea is in good hands
Let’s bring it to life.
What happens next
We’ll read your idea and help you find the right space and approach.
Something to add? Reply to your booking email. Your date is reserved only after the booking is confirmed.
Your reference ·
A place with a track record
Comedy is part of the room’s history.
Broadway Studios has hosted comedy producers and their audiences.
From our client archive
HBO comedy special · Dave Chappelle
Broadway Studios’ archived client list records an HBO comedy special with Dave Chappelle. The entry documents that connection without specifying the special’s title or recording date.
Broadway Studios’ archived special-event client listMake it your own
Build a show people can settle into.
Stand-up & showcases
Discuss the lineup, sightlines, microphone needs and the flow between performers.
Private comedy events
Bring a comedy program into a celebration or company gathering with the tone and audience in mind.
Recorded performances
Share the camera plan, lighting needs and audience setup early. Recording services are scoped separately.
A clear starting point
Make the room serve the performance.
We’ll discuss seating, arrivals, the stage, sound and any camera positions. Keep prep, soundcheck and audience entry in the schedule as well as the show itself.
Explore all spaces & optionsRoom-rental starting rates
Room rates cover the selected space, a 5-hour event window, and the house sound and lighting system. Operators, food, beverage and service charge are extra.
On Broadway — WeekdayFrom $4,500
On Broadway — Friday/SaturdayFrom $7,500
Full building — WeekdayFrom $7,500
Full building — Friday/SaturdayFrom $11,500
The Mab — WeekdayFrom $3,500
The Mab — Friday/SaturdayFrom $5,500
Starting points, with the final scope and price confirmed in your proposal. An inquiry doesn’t reserve a date.
Good to know
A few useful answers.
Something specific on your mind? Include it in your inquiry. We’ll check the details with you.
Parking & DirectionsHow many people can the rooms accommodate?
Upstairs: 450 standing, 400 theatre, 300 banquet. Ground floor: 300 standing, 100 classroom, 50 U-shaped lounge. Property: 12,000 sq. ft. Confirm the event layout.
Can we film a comedy special here?
Tell us the camera footprint, lighting plan and sound requirements. We’ll review the production layout and schedule; crew, recording and post-production are not automatically included.
Do you book the comedians?
Tell us whether you already have the lineup or need help exploring entertainment. Artist availability, fees and agreements must be confirmed separately.
Which space has step-free access?
The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+. Upstairs at 435 Broadway is reached by stairs. There is no step-free route or elevator to the upstairs venue.
Can guests under 21 attend?
On Broadway, upstairs at 435 Broadway, welcomes all ages. The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+.
Can we see the space first?
Start with your event idea, date window, guest count and budget. Once we’ve discussed the fit, we can arrange a walkthrough by email.
Your next gathering, here
Let’s make it happen.
Share the idea. We’ll help you work out the space and the next step.
Let’s plan your eventA room for your next idea