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INFO The legendary Apollo Theater, located in the heart of Harlem, New York, opened in 1934 during the height of the Harlem Renaissance. The iconic two-level theater is heralded as one of the most important venues in the development... ... read more
253 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027-4408
212-531-5300
The legendary Apollo Theater, located in the heart of Harlem, New York, opened in 1934 during the height of the Harlem Renaissance. The iconic two-level theater is heralded as one of the most important venues in the development of live theatrical entertainment within the African American community.
Events at the Apollo Theater include a wide variety of performances, from live music, vocalists, and theatrical performances to comedians and dance. Among these presentations, the venue is best known for hosting amateur night, which later developed into the television program Showtime at the Apollo, whose winners included Ella Fitzgerald, Dionne Warwick, Jimi Hendrix, and Gladys Night.
In addition to finding new talent, the theater is also known for helping launch the careers of many notable performers throughout the decades, including Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr., Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin. Today the theater is maintained by the non-profit Apollo Theater Foundation and continues its mission of honoring the rich history of promoting talent in the African American community and developing other up and coming artistic talents.
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