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Harlem Fans Pay Homage To Muhammad Ali (video)

Fans of the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad “The Pied Piper of Harlem,” Ali gather at the Apollo Theater in New York City to discuss his legacy and recite his famous sayings. Continue reading

Deborah Cox attends the 10th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater_Photo by Shahar Azran for WireImage

Special Amateur Night With The Fabulous Deborah Cox At The Apollo

On Wednesday, June 15^th , in celebration of Black Music Month, the world famous Apollo Theater will present an especially “soulful” edition of its signature show with Amateur Night: Nothin’ But Soul. Continue reading

Identifyin(g) & Signifyin(g): Harlem’s Queer Arts Legacy At The Apollo Theater

With its almost annual presentations the Jewel Box Revue during the 1960s and 70s, the Apollo was one of many venues in Harlem to highlight Queer culture and contributions to the arts and entertainment. Continue reading

Apollo Presents Jazz & Spirit Feat “The Cornel West Conceto” By Arturo O’Farrill

The Apollo Theater will present Jazz and Spirit, an evening featuring new jazz works that explore the connections between jazz, spirituality, national politics, and activism on Saturday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. Continue reading

Apollo Theater’s New Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes

The Apollo Theater today announced the appointment of Kamilah Forbes as the Theater’s new Executive Producer. A director, producer, and cofounder of HiARTS/Hip Hop Theater Festival, Forbes will join the Apollo in September 2016.Continue reading

Prince To Be Inducted Into Apollo Theater Walk Of Fame

Philippe Dauman, executive chairman, president and CEO of Viacom said, “It is a great honor to accept the corporate award for community leadership from an institution as legendary as the Apollo Theater. Continue reading

Taylor Gayle, First Place Winner At The Apollo Theater In Harlem (video)

Old soul Taylor Gayle, was the First Place winner against some very strong competition at the Stars of Tomorrow competition at the Apollo Theater 125th Street, Harlem, New York. Continue reading

Harlem Remembers Prince, Nothing Compared To The Beautiful One

Harlemites were paying tribute to Prince after news of the music superstar's death broke today.Continue reading

Charlie Parker To Be Inducted Into Apollo Walk Of Fame

In anticipation of the New York premiere of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD (April 1^st and 3^rd), a co-production between the Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia, the Theater will celebrate its jazz legacy by inducting the iconic and influential jaz saxophonist, Charlie “Ya rd b ird ” Pa rker, into the Apollo Walk of Fame.Continue reading

Europeans Invade Harlem For FIFA Interactive World Cup

By David Roza NYCity Lens reports that it was just like a soccer game in Europe. The BBC was there, Sky Sports was there, the French group Media365 was there, too. Continue reading

Sylvia “The Queen Of Soul Food” Woods, A Harlem Legend (video)

Sylvia Woods, February 2, 1926, she was a restaurateur who co-founded the landmark restaurant Sylvia's in Harlem on Lenox Avenue (bet. 126th and 127th Streets, New York City with her husband, Herbert Woods, in 1962.Continue reading

Harlem Arts Alliance kicks off Women History Month

Harlem Arts Alliance kicks off the month of March with an impressive lineup of announcements and cultural updates from the Apollo Theater, Harlem Arts Festival, Bronx Museum of the Arts, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Carnegie Hall, Walker International Communications, Walk Tall Girl Productions and more!Continue reading

“Africa Now!” At The Apollo Theater In Harlem

The Apollo Theater in partnership with World Music Institute presents what has become an annual highlight, AFRICA NOW!. Continue reading

Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD At The Apollo Theater In Harlem

In anticipation of the New York premiere of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD, a co-production between the Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia, the Apollo has announced today that it will offer related cultural events for the public at the legendary Theater as well as other community institutions. Continue reading