Amateur Night at The Apollo Archives

See The Next World Star As The Amateur Night Auditions Return At The Apollo, In-Person And Virtual

On Saturday, October 9, and Sunday, October 10, 2021, the Apollo will hold in-person auditions at its legendary theater for the 2022-23 season of its signature program, Amateur Night at the Apollo.Continue reading

Become A Star Of Tomorrow At The Spring 2020 Auditions For Amateur Night At The Apollo

On Saturday, April 18^th the world-famous Apollo Theater will hold auditions for the 2020-2021 seasons of its signature program, Amateur Night at the Apollo. Continue reading

Jump For Joy For The Amateur Night At The Apollo Kicks Off Its 86th Season In Harlem

Amateur Night at the Apollo, sponsored by Coca-Cola, returns on February 19th at 7:30 p.m. marking the 86th year of the signature program, and will introduce the new “Set It Off Man” Greginald Spencer. Continue reading

Join Amateur Night At The Apollo Theater For $11 During HARLEM “WEEK”

Since 1934, Amateur Night at the Apollo has been THE quintessential talent competition. Since 1974, the neighborhood-wide annual HARLEM WEEK festival celebrates the wonders of the community.Continue reading

Amateur Night Opening Night With Dionne Warwick And Harlem’s Wé McDonald

Amateur Night at the Apollo returns marking the 83^rd year of the signature program. Opening Night will feature a special presentation to legendary singer Dionne Warwick, marking the 60^th anniversary of her first appearance as a young performer competing in Amateur Night. Continue reading

Harlem Week, The Best Month In Harlem

What began in 1974 as a one-day tribute to Harlem has evolved over 40 years into a month long celebration of the community's rich economic, political and cultural history. Continue reading

Ella Fitzgerald Debuts At Amateur Night at the Apollo, Nov. 21, 1934

Michael Jackson did, James Brown did, Lauryn Hill and Jimi Hendrix did, and so did the Isley Brothers, Gladys Knight and Prince. And, on Nov. 21, 1934, at 17 years old, Ella Fitzgerald did, too.Continue reading