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2021 rePRO Film Festival Lineup, Events And Award To President Of The Historic Apollo Theater

rePRO Film Fest, the only festival in the world dedicated to reproductive justice and advocating for women’s (cis, trans, and non-binary inclusive) reproductive health care, justice, and bodily autonomy.Continue reading

First A Fundraiser At The Apollo, Now Gibson Gives Raises Over $2.5 Million Dollars Worldwide

In July-2019, Gibson re-launched its philanthropic arm Gibson Gives--and upon its two-year anniversary.Continue reading

Up Close With CC Minton: Rodney Keenan Milliner’s Castle To The Stars In Harlem

By CC Minton Harlem, known for its’ renaissance, is also popular for the arts, black culture, The Apollo Theater, and a plethora of fine restaurants.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Celebrate Mary J. Blige Live At The Apollo Theater In Harlem

On May 225th, 2021, the Apollo honored nine-time Grammy Award-winning and two-time Academy Award nominee, Mary J. Blige with induction into Apollo's legendary Walk of Fame. Continue reading

Apollo Theater Announces Virtual Spring Benefit: Apollo Resounding (Update)

The Apollo today announced the non-profit’s annual spring fundraiser will take place virtually on the Apollo Theater’s Digital Stage.Continue reading

Harlem’s Apollo Education Panels On Cinematography And The Sneaker Industry

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 7 pm ET, the Apollo Theater Academy Career Panel will explore the rise of new media and its uses to document the human experience with Cinematography – Shifting the Looking Glass. Continue reading

The Creative Team For The Sister Rosetta Tharpe Story ‘SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!’ Announced

SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!, the story of music pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, celebrates Women’s History Month by announcing its creative team.Continue reading

Harlem’s Apollo Theater Announces Fifth Bi-Annual Women Of The World Festival

Today The Apollo Theater announced plans for the fifth bi-annual WOW – Women of the World Festival.Continue reading

The World Famous Apollo Theater Announces Spring 2021-2021 Season Programming

The Apollo Theater today announced details of its spring 2021 season, which will take place exclusively online.Continue reading

Kool And The Gang Releases New Single ‘Pursuit Of Happiness’, With Music Video

The legendary group Kool and the Gang who has appeared a number of times at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.Continue reading

Charles Phillips Donates $1M To Mark Appointment As Chairman Of Apollo Theater’s Board

The Apollo Theater announced today that Charles Phillips has been elected the non-profit Theater’s new Chairman of the Board. Continue reading

Apollo Theater Announces Annual Line-Up For Kwanzaa Celebration 2020-2021

The Apollo Theater announced today the line-up for its annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night, which brings together dance, music, and poetry to honor the seven core principles of Kwanzaa including family, community, and culture. Continue reading

Apollo Music Café Highlights Madison McFerrin During Virtual Late Nights At The Apollo Series

On Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 9 pm ET the world-famous Apollo Theater continues its support of emerging musical artists through its Apollo Music Café series, welcoming Madison McFerrin to the Apollo Digital Stage.Continue reading

Apollo Theater Unveils 2020 “Black Life Matters” Short Films & Conversations Series

The Apollo Theater announced today the line-up for Black Life Matters: A Program of Short Films & Conversation, which launches the return of the innovative quarterly series Apollo Film Presents: ImageNation’s Cocktails & Sōl Cinema on November 19, 2020, at 7 pm ET. Continue reading

Congratulations To Trailblazer Kamilah Forbes 2020 Zelda Fichandler Award Recipient

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) has announced that Kamilah Forbes, executive producer of the Apollo Theater, is the recipient of the 2020 Zelda Fichandler Award.Continue reading