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1. www.apollotheater.org › about › historyApollo History - Apollo Theater

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   On January 26, 1934, the 125th Street Apollo Theater opens with the show “Jazz a la Carte” headlined by Benny Carter and his Orchestra, Ralph Cooper and Aida Ward. The Apollo becomes the premiere showplace for live, theatrical entertainment in Harlem.

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3. untappedcities.com › opening-night-apollo-theaterOpening Night at the Apollo Theater, 90 Years Ago - Untapped ...

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   May 21, 2024 · On Friday, January 26, 1934, they would open the doors to one of the first vaudeville halls in New York City to spotlight Black performers and welcome Black audiences — the Apollo...

4. aaregistry.org › story › the-apollo-theater-opensThe Apollo Theater Opens - African American Registry

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   Sidney Cohen purchased the theater in 1933 and renamed it the Apollo, replacing the vaudeville fare with Black entertainment. Apollo's first show in 1934, Jazz a la Carte, featured Benny Carter's big band and helped to solidify the theater's new role as the City's primarily African American performance venue, overshadowing the Lincoln and ...

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   Who opened the Apollo in Harlem?

   • Over the years, as other Black vaudeville venues in Harlem hung up their hats, the Apollo remained steadfast. Take the Lafayette Theater, for example, once perched on 132 nd. This venue was owned by Leo Brecher and Frank Schiffman — who are often incorrectly credited with opening the Apollo, when instead they took over from Cohen.

   Opening Night at the Apollo Theater, 90 Years Ago

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   What happened to the Apollo Theater in Harlem?

   • Decades since its opening, the Apollo’s Greek-inspired façade and (now-digitized) iconic marquee still distinguish it from its commercial surroundings in Harlem, but the theater has evolved. Mitchell emphasizes that the Apollo is “not just a performance space anymore.” It has grown to also offer educational community programming.

   Opening Night at the Apollo Theater, 90 Years Ago

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   How did the Apollo Theater become popular in New York?

   • As the theater gained popularity and changed ownership, it began to play a key role in the nighttime routines of New Yorkers. After attending shows or playing at the Apollo, patrons and performers often stopped by Eddie Green’s barbecue rib joint on 126 th St. before hopping in a cab to head to their next stop.

   Opening Night at the Apollo Theater, 90 Years Ago

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6. retronewser.com › 2014/01/26 › 125th-street-apolloApollo Theater opens in Harlem 80 years ago today (Jan 26 1934)

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   Jan 26, 2014 · (Friday, January 26, 1934) — The Apollo Theater opened today in New York City’s Harlem district with the show “Jazz a la Carte” headlined by Benny Carter and his Orchestra, Ralph Cooper and Aida Ward.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Benny_CarterBenny Carter - Wikipedia

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   bennycarter .com. Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. With Johnny Hodges, he was a pioneer on the alto saxophone.

8. untappedcities.com › 2015/12/02 › the-top-10-secretsThe Top 10 Secrets of NYC's Legendary Apollo Theater in ...

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   May 17, 2024 · Sidney Cohen and his partner, Morris Sussman, reopened the theater in 1934. The Harlem Renaissance and African-American music and entertainment were to take center stage. The name for this...

9. www.setlist.fm › setlist › benny-carter-and-hisBenny Carter and His Orchestra Setlist at Apollo Theater, New ...

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   Jan 26, 2024 · Get the Benny Carter and His Orchestra Setlist of the concert at Apollo Theater, New York, NY, USA on January 28, 1934 and other Benny Carter and His Orchestra Setlists for free on setlist.fm!