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DateNov 20, 2026
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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Ticket PricesStarting at $40.39
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On SaleOn Sale Now
Event Description
You Had To Be There is a night of comedy, nostalgia, and the shared experiences that somehow connect generations. Comedian Charles McBee—known for his viral "back in the day" comedy clips—takes audiences on a hilarious trip through childhood memories, relationships, family, growing up, and all the ridiculous things we accepted as normal.
Whether you're reminiscing about Saturday morning cartoons, old-school parenting, neighborhood adventures, or the struggle of modern life compared to simpler times, Charles delivers sharp observations, relatable stories, and nonstop laughs.
In a world full of noise, You Had To Be There is a chance to unplug, laugh, and remember that no matter what generation you're from, we've all got stories that start with:
"You had to be there."
Directions & Parking
A special preferred parking rate of only $10* is available for our patrons in the Bank of America Center Parking Garage.
- Entrances: 150 N. College St. and 290 E. 5th St.
The $10 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5pm on weekdays, Monday-Friday. If parked in the garage before 5pm, the $10 rate is void. There is no time restriction for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
Getting and Using Your Parking Pass When You Arrive
- Pull the garage entry ticket when you arrive at the designated garage. You will need this to exit!
- Purchase a $10 Blumenthal exit pass at the theater or click here to purchase in advance online. If you would rather purchase by phone, please call 704.372.1000.*
When You Exit
- Insert or scan your garage entry ticket. Amount due will display on the screen.
- Scan your Blumenthal exit pass sticker.
- Gate arm will rise and the screen will display “drive safely.”
*Pre-paid parking is not available day of show.
PURCHASE YOUR PARKING EXIT PASS IN ADVANCE
Bring your pre-purchased parking pass with you to the show and receive an exit pass sticker at parking stations in the lobby before or after the show.
The intimate STAGE DOOR THEATER is an entertainment hot spot on Charlotte’s North College Street. With its small and flexible layout, this new theater is the perfect location to get up close with the stars on stage!
The theater is on North College Street between Trade and Fifth Street. It’s part of the Bank of America Corporate Center footprint that also includes the Blumenthal Arts Center and Founders Hall.
Look for the theater’s glass entry doors on North College Street near the Fifth Street end of the block.