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Winter/Spring 2024. Join us as we celebrate The Apollo’s 90th year with dynamic programs across The Apollo’s stages. The Apollo’s Winter 2024 season includes an exciting lineup of music, theater, dance, film, and visual art at The Apollo’s Historic Theater and our new stages at the revitalized Victoria Theater.
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Apollo’s Historic Theater 253 W 125th St New York, NY 10027...
- The Intersection Festival
Express entry into the theater on all festival days (October...
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Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under...
- RENT THE APOLLO
Mainstage - Apollo’s Historic Theater. A complete renovation...
- Apollo's Spring Benefit 2023
The Spring Benefit, The Apollo’s signature fundraiser, is a...
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Press Inquires . For general press, media and photo queries,...
- Blues and Its People
Don’t miss this special celebration of the 60th Anniversary...
- About
The format of shows changes from burlesque to variety...
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The Apollo Theater (formerly the Hurtig & Seamon's New Theatre; also Apollo Theatre or 125th Street Apollo Theatre) is a multi-use theater at 253 West 125th Street in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan in New York City. It is a popular venue for black American performers and is the home of the TV show Showtime at the Apollo.
- 1913–1914
- George Keister
- 1914
- 253 West 125th Street, Manhattan, New York
The Apollo receives state and city landmark status as Harlem’s oldest functioning theater in 1983. On May 5th, 1985 The Apollo’s renovation is celebrated with a 50th Anniversary grand reopening and television special, “Motown Salutes The Apollo.”. Amateur Night is re-launched on Christmas Eve that same year.
Take the 2 or 3 trains to 125th Street and walk 1.75 blocks West to the Apollo ’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater. Take the 4,5 or 6 trains to 125th Street and then either take a taxi or a bus Westbound to 8th Avenue/Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Walk .25 blocks East to the Apollo’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
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Apollo Theater, theatre established in 1913 at 253 West 125th Street in the Harlem district of New York City. It has been a significant venue for African American popular music. The Apollo was the central theatre on Harlem’s main commercial street, and its position reflects its central role in Harlem’s culture.
