Kamilah Forbes And Others On The Apollo Theater’s Adaptation Of Between The World And Me
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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
A Marvelous Night At The Legendary Apollo Theatre In Harlem (Video)
In the third season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the final episode centered around the World Famous Apollo Theater and the various performances there. Continue reading
“Virtual NYC Curator Collections” Launches Cultural Leaders Best Experiences
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and NYC & Company proudly announce the launch of Virtual NYC Curator Collections.Continue reading
Apollo Theater Stands In Solidarity With The Global Community On Black Out Tuesday
A statement from the Apollo Theater, Jonelle Procope, President & CEO; Kamilah Forbes, Executive Producer:Continue reading
Harlem’s Apollo Theater Launches New Commissioning Initiative Dedicated To Diverse Artists
The Apollo Theater announced today its first multi-work commissioning initiative dedicated to the creation of a diverse, 21st-century American performing arts canon, Apollo New Works. Continue reading
National Tour And Encore Engagement Of Apollo’s Staged Adaptation Of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ And More
The Apollo Theater today announced details of its 2019 fall season, featuring a myriad of music, dance, and theater performances and film screenings that expand the nonprofit theater’s role as a partner, commissioner, and co-producer of programming that articulates African American narratives.Continue reading
Love Is In The Air, Harlem’s Juelz Santana Proposes To Girlfriend At The Apollo Theater
The Grio reports that Harlem's Juelz Santana and his longtime girlfriend Kimbella Vanderhee have been dating on-and-off for nearly a decade.
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“Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud At 50,” At The Apollo Theater In Harlem
The Apollo Theater today announced special guests and additional programming for Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud at 50, a one-night-only concert produced by the Apollo Theater and curated by musical director and multi-Grammy Award winner Christian McBride.Continue reading
Apollo Hosts A Conversation With Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman And Ta-Nehisi Coates
As Black Panther continues to land rapturous praise and smash box office records in its opening days, the Apollo Theater in collaboration with The Atlantic will present a discussion about the film with its star Chadwick Boseman in conversation with The Atlantic’s national correspondent and author Ta-Nehisi Coates (pictured).Continue reading
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Final Performances At The Apollo Theater (Update)
The Apollo Theater and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today that they will present the final U.S. performances of one of hip hop’s most influential artists - yasiin bey (formerly known as Mos Def). Continue reading
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem’s First Noel At The Apollo
The Apollo Theater proudly presents The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s production of THE FIRST NOEL from December 10-18, 2016. 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
Rains Pryor’s One Woman Show At The National Black Theater In Harlem
Rain Pryor’s one-woman autobiographical play will have its World Premiere at Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre (NBT) in Harlem, running Tuesday, June 2, through Sunday, June 28.Continue reading
Rain Pryor At The National Black Theater In Harlem
Rain Pryor’s (www.rainpryor.com) one-woman autobiographical play will have its World Premiere at Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre (NBT) in Harlem, running Tuesday, June 2, through Sunday, June 28. Continue reading