Charles McBee: “You Had To Be There”

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Step into the good old days and laugh your way through them. Comedian Charles McBee takes the stage for a full hour of sharp, warm, and wildly funny stand-up about love, life, and everything that made the 1900s… well, the 1900s.

Audiences can’t stop raving, and it’s easy to see why. Charles brings the same razor-sharp wit that earned him a Writers Guild Award nomination and credits on the MTV Video Music Awards, the Golden Globes, and beyond. His knack for finding the comedy in then-versus-now has built him a devoted social media following — and now he’s bringing it all live.

Come for the laughs. Stay for the memories. You really had to be there.

ARTIST BIO: Charles McBee is a NYC stand-up comedian, writer, and unapologetic 80s/’90s baby from Toledo, Ohio.

He’s made three national appearances on Gotham Comedy Live, was a standout on FOX’s Laughs and Punchline (Seasons 1 & 2), and has written for everything from VH1’s Hip Hop Honors to the 2020 VMAs and the 2021 Golden Globes. He most recently served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God, earning a Writers Guild Award nomination, and was a creative consultant on Nick Cannon’s Wild’ N Out.

Charles has also built a dedicated social media following with his hilarious takes on pop culture, relationships, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in the analog era.

If you’ve ever eaten a microwave dinner on a folding tray table, feared getting caught in a game of freeze tag, or lived through dial-up internet, Charles has a joke for you. Come see why his fans keep coming back.

ARTIST SOCIALS: @charlesmcbee

Timeline:

DOORS: 6:15 PM

SHOW: 7:00 PM

Age Limit: This event is All Ages.

ID: Valid ID required for alcohol consumption.

Limited Late Seating: Due to the architecture of our space, the entrance is next to the stage and it is disruptive to the performer to enter late. We will seat you if there is an opener but once the headliner starts, you may be allowed to sit in the lobby but will not be allowed to enter. Please know this is for the best experience for the artist. No refunds for late entry.

Start Time: Performances will begin no later than 15 minutes after stated show time.

Refund Policy: All sales are final. No Refunds.

ADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.