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
Charlie Parker To Be Inducted Into Apollo Walk Of Fame
In anticipation of the New York premiere of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD (April 1st and 3rd), 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
Apollo Rings NY Stock Exchange Opening Bell For Its 82nd Anniversary
In celebration of the Apollo’s 82 nd anniversary today, the Theater was invited to ring the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Continue reading
Pryor, Foxx, And Moms In Apollo Walk Of Fame
By Rudy Collins
Richard Pyror Jr. and sister Rain, in true Pryor form, had the crowd laughing a the induction of Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, and Jackie Moms Mabley into the Apollo Theatre's Walk of Fame on 125th Street in Harlem USA.Continue reading