The Apollo Theatre opened in 1920, financed by the Selwyn brothers. Later renamed the New Apollo Theatre, it showcased Bent, starring Richard Gere, and Lanford Wilson’s Fifth of July.

It was sold in 1991 to the New York State Urban Development Corp. and became a nonprofit under the umbrella of the Apollo Theater Foundation. It’s operating budget now comes from a combination ...

Harlem’s The Apollo Theater continued celebrating Black history ... support to artists and organizations in Harlem and across New York while expanding our mission to amplify Black voices and ...

Lawrence Phillips, founder and CEO of Green Book Global One of the most famous music halls in the United States, "the Apollo" started as a burlesque theater in 1914. By the 1930s, it transformed ...

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1 dead, 28 injured after IL theater roof collapses during storm The roof of the Apollo Theater collapsed during a sold-out concert, leaving at least 1 person dead and 28 others injured.

The Apollo Theater hosted its annual Martin Luther ... s Life of Struggle Outside the South," said King’s experiences in New York, Boston and other Northern cities strongly shaped his ...

Kick off the holiday season with Shoshana Bean, as she spends her night off from Hell’s Kitchen (the highly anticipated Alicia Keys musical at The Public Theater) and heads uptown to Harlem ...

The Kennedy Center Honors has recognized more than 250 people and groups for their contributions to American art and culture, but this year, New York's Apollo Theater became the first institution ...

once confessed to Harry Belafonte that he feared Black Americans were "integrating into a burning house," or a nation losing its moral vision, according to the late New York singer and activist.

This is a free event with a ticket required. Free tickets are also available at the Apollo Theater box office. You must show your e-ticket at check-in. Seating is by general admission and ...