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Explore the Digital Twin of the Apollo Theater in NYC

The iconic marquee was lit up. Every seat in the legendary 100-year-old theater was filled. And on the same stage where Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, and James Brown once crooned, the all-star band, Kennedy Administration, stunned the crowd with a gorgeous, transportive performance. The only difference this time is that it all took place in a virtual venue, modeled on a digital scan of the real location, with people attending in real time, at home, from around the globe. 

Welcome to the new Apollo Theater—a digital twin of the legendary performance space now quite literally open to anyone in the world with an internet connection.

The virtual Apollo Theater marks a new chapter in the venue’s storied history, which began as a segregated burlesque hall in 1914, reopened as the theater with the renowned Apollo name in 1934, and has since become the burning-hot center of R&B, jazz, soul, gospel, and comedy. 

But the virtual theater also marks the beginning of a new era within the events and hospitality industry: With digital twins, attendees no longer need to drive or fly hours to attend an event or performance at an iconic theater; the venue can come to them.

While new to the events industry, the concept of creating digital twins of real-life objects, places, and products was dreamed up decades ago. Today, manufacturers use digital twins to test a product—say, a jet engine—under a variety of circumstances that would be too costly and time-consuming to do with physical materials, and to observe how the asset functions in real time and how it will perform in the future. This is accomplished by tethering the digital twin to its real-world brethren via a “digital thread” that simultaneously streams data back to the digital system, enabling machine learning to constantly analyze what could be improved. The term itself was dreamed up by a NASA technologist in 2010, when the space agency began creating virtual copies of the vehicles it launched into space so that data from their sensors could enable a digital twin to “mirror the life of its flying twin”—and, eventually, reveal its full life cycle before it actually occurred.

Beyond jet engines and spacecraft, vast networks—like GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine manufacturing system—have used digital twins to figure out how to adjust production, where to expand and where to downsize, how to minimize their carbon footprint, and how to manage their inventory. The 41-square-mile Port of Rotterdam—which dates back to 1360 A.D.—has been developing a twin to coordinate marine traffic that carries nearly half a billion tons of goods across 1,000 ports worldwide. Buildings have very much begun using them too. For instance, University of California, San Francisco Health used a virtual 3D model of the recently opened Precision Cancer Medicine Building at the Mission Bay Hospital to detail with critical precision the positioning of not just plumbing and electrical systems, but hospital equipment.

And now come digital twins of venues like the new Apollo Theater. By tethering the virtual venue to a virtual events platform like Touchcast, which can track and analyze audience attendance, participation, and how event content is consumed in real time, venue owners can get instant feedback and insight into how to make their performances or conferences more successful and engaging. 

Since its founding, the Apollo Theater has been both the heartbeat of Harlem and a cherished memory for everyone who has attended a show there. With the new virtual Apollo, the reach of this uniquely special and storied place has been infinitely expanded. 

The Apollo has always welcomed everyone—no matter their race, religion, or station in life. And now everyone, everywhere can experience its magic from home.

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Apollo Theater

The Apollo Theater is one of Harlem’s, New York City’s, and America’s most iconic and enduring music halls. Many of the world’s greatest musicians and entertainers have graced its stage, giving it a starring role at the epicenter of American popular culture.On this virtual tour, you will explore the legendary history of the Apollo Theater and gain behind-the-scenes access to this legendary venue. This tour connects the past, present and future through the entertaining and inspiring storytelling of Billy “Mr. Apollo” Mitchell.In addition to historic photos there will be many video experiences to enjoy on this tour.

All tours are Eastern Time and run about 60 to 90 minutes.

Registration is now closed.

Wednesday, January 13 6:00 PM

Virtual Tour

Tickets: Member: $15 Non-member: $25

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Tour the Apollo Theater in Harlem

If there's one place that Harlem is known for, it's the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Seeing a show here, especially attending Amateur Night at the Apollo, is something we think everyone visiting New York City should consider - it's a unique and memorable thing to do.

Some of our local guides have gone more than once -- it's just that much fun! (Read about getting tickets below ).

We also know how great this experience is from members of our popular NYC Travel Tips Facebook group with over 200k members.

We stop by the Apollo on our pay-what-you-wish guided tour of Harlem but we don't go inside.

If you want to see the inside and hear about the music and entertainment showcased here for nearly a century, you can take a tour with the resident historian!

Below we go over the tour information, and we share tips on planning your visit and getting tickets for performances.

• A Brief History of The Apollo
• Tours of the Apollo
• Tickets for Shows
• Plan Your Visit
• Legends Who Have Performed Here
• Things to Do in Harlem

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE APOLLO THEATER

The gorgeous neo-classical theater opened in 194 as the Hertig and Seamon's New Burlesque Theatre.

Like most theaters in the U.S. at that time, this theater was open only to white patrons and the owners offered opportunities only to white performers.

Nearly 20 years later, in 1934, New York's mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, banned burlesque performances and the theater shut down.

The theater reopened as the Apollo Theater and began its new life in 1934 with new owners.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Harlem was a hotbed of culture, from music, arts, literature, poetry and activism. This era came to be known as the 'Harlem Renaissance".

The Apollo catered to New York City's African-American population, many of whom were beginning to move to Harlem in large numbers.

Given the make-up of the neighborhood and new patrons, the owners prioritized offering spots to African-American talent, though they booked white entertainment as well.

Within the next few years, future legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday would be introduced to Harlem audiences on the theater’s weekly Amateur Night.

As they say, the rest is history!

If you have time in your schedule and are here on a Wednesday, we highly recommend you go to Amateur Night (see below).

Many of our guides have been to see shows at the Apollo at least once. Take it from us, is one of the most memorable experiences you can have in New York City!

APOLLO THEATER TOURS

Apollo offers a 60-75 minute tour led by the resident historian of the Apollo Theater, Billy “Mr. Apollo” Mitchell.

It is offered to groups of 20 people or more, but if you are traveling alone or are with a group of fewer than 20, you can join an existing tour if one is scheduled for the date you want to visit.

The tour is not free but is well worth the cost for those who love music, culture, and African-American history.

Mr. Mitchell has been working for the Apollo Theatre since 1965 when he was hired as a teenager to be a backstage gofer for visiting celebrities.  

He has witnessed much of the Apollo's history and is full of stories about the legendary performers who have graced this venue.

His passion for the theatre is infectious. He loves his job so much, it is the only place he has ever worked!

• Monday: 11 am and 1 pm
• Wednesday: 11 am
• Saturday: 11 am and 1 pm

Ticket Prices

• Monday & Wednesday $15 per person
• Saturday $17 per person
• $17 per person

To book a tour, contact Billy Mitchell at 212-531-5337 or email at [email protected].

Read more about the tours here .

SEE A SHOW AT THE APOLLO

If you want to see a show at the Apollo Theater, look at the calendar of concerts here .

You can buy tickets online. Sometimes you may get a promo on Groupon .

If you don't see a performer that interests you, we recommend going to Amateur Night at the Apollo .

Before there was American Idol , before there was The Voice , before there was The X Factor ...there was Amateur Night at the Apollo.

Attending this talent competition is one of the most fun -- and unique! -- ways to spend a Wednesday night in New York City.

There is just no experience like it!

You'll see some really great performers and some not-so-good ones.

But that's ok because you get to boo them off the stage. You are encouraged to boo!

If the audience boos loud enough, the ''Executioner" escorts that performer off stage in not such a polite way.

Great talent gets loud cheers and applause. Some may get a one-way ticket to stardom.

Special Shows:

If you are in town in December, the Apollo hosts an Amateur Night at the Apollo - Holiday Edition .

In December, you can also see a special holiday show, Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Nigh t.

Read about them from our post, Best Christmas Shows in NYC .

Good to know when you attend a show:

• No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs.
• All persons and bags are subject to search.
• Bags must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
• Masks are optional but encouraged for all attendees while inside the theater.
• The Apollo has a seating capacity of 1,500.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Apollo tour is just over an hour. If you are already in Harlem, you may as well get to know the neighborhood!

Let one of our local guides show you around on our  pay-what-you-wish walking tour of Harlem , one of our most popular tours.

We also have a GPS-enabled audio tour version you can use to explore on your own.

Check out our post on things to do in Harlem .

How to Get to the Apollo Theater

The Apollo Theater is located in the heart of Harlem at 253 West 125th Street.

You can use this link for directions to the Apollo Theater from anywhere in NYC.

The nearest subway stations are the 125th station for the A, B, C, or D trains and the 125th station for the 2 or 3 trains.

Be sure to read our posts on navigating the NYC subway system and choosing the right MetroCard . 

TIP: If you are considering a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, all the companies offer routes that stop at the Apollo Theater.

Find out more about the different bus tours of NYC .

Musicians Who Have Performed at the Apollo

These are just a handful of the legends of Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, Swing, Bebop, and Pop that have graced the Apollo stage.

• Michael Jackson
• Stevie Wonder
• Louis Armstrong
• Count Basie
• James Brown
• Duke Ellington
• Sarah Vaughan
• Luther Vandross
• Gladys Knight
• Diana Ross And The Supremes
• Dionne Warwick
• Aretha Franklin
• Lauryn Hill
• and so many more!

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The Apollo Theater

Located on 125th Street , this historic Harlem theatre housed the culturally significant birth of jazz music during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s and today it is the home of the popular television program Showtime at The Apollo, a talent-search show. In the face of emerging gentrification in Harlem, the Apollo is considered to be a stronghold of African-American theatre, culture, and history, and tourists from around the world continue to include a visit to the theatre when they visit New York City.

• The Apollo Theater was founded in the mid 1800’s but was not used as the Apollo Theater we now know until the post WWI/ Harlem Renaissance era.
• Theater ownership changed hands numerous times.
• The theater began hiring African American talent because the neighborhood was becoming predominantly African American and because African American entertainment was cheaper. The audience was still white though, but Apollo was only place that hired African American talent.
• Major talents were discovered at the Apollo. Some examples include Ella Fitzgerald (who originally intended to dance but was too intimidated and decided to sing instead), Billie Holiday, James Brown, Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill.
• The theater’s slogan reads, “Where stars are Born and Legends are Made.” This slogan had implications of hope for the entire community during a time of discrimination, segregation, weak economy, and post - World War I.
• The theater was at its peak during Harlem Renaissance.
• The theater is now part of a foundation, which works to maintain the glory of the theater and has re-implemented some of its features such as “Late Night at the Apollo” and amateur night. Here is a link to the Apollo Theater virtual tour on Biography.com
• The theater is now owned by New York state and is officially a state landmark. [1] [2] [3]

Jazz at the Apollo

During the 1920s, when Harlem became home to the Great Migration of African-Americans from Southern rural areas to Northern cities, major changes in music took place in Harlem.

Traditional affluent artists

Louis Armstrong

More commonly known as “Satchmo” or “Pops,” Louis Armstrong was one of the earliest and most influential jazz players to make Harlem known to the public. Born in 1901, Armstrong lived in poverty for most of his youth and developed a liking for singing. Eventually his interest in music deepened and he started his famous cornet jazz playing in the ‘20s. Many albums he created were mainly solos, going against the traditional collective improvisation and developing instead a future precedence of soloist records. What made him stand out from the crowd? His personality was very charismatic; he always had a smile on and was out there to entertain, not complain. His gravelly voice also made him instantaneously recognizable as well as his improvisational scats on vocal and cornet. His influence extended into the ‘60s and went well beyond the jazz traditionalist realm; he became an inspiration to all who wanted to make it big out there. Armstrong was your traditional example of the “American dream;” he started out with nothing and yet became a something, and according to critic Steve Leggett, Armstrong was "perhaps the most important American musician of the 20th century." [4]

Henry "Red" Allen

“Red” is everything Armstrong demonstrated in trumpet playing and beyond. His unique style again, like Satchmo’s, served as a reference for more contemporary players, such as Miles Davis. To go into technique, Red's upper register was so decipherable and his range was phenomenal. Also, he was known for his very loose playing (off-beat) and rhythmic 'womping,' with a mute at the end of the trumpet. By 1924, Allen was playing professionally with the Excelsior Brass Band and the jazz dance bands of Sam Morgan, George Lewis and John Casimir. In his later years, he won the Down Beat awards in both the traditional jazz and the modern jazz categories. His legacy, however, is still maintained in his early days with his supreme virtuosity in trumpet performance. [5] [6]

Major “Swing” Artists

Count Basie

Count Basie helped define the words 'jazz' and 'swing.' He was a master player the piano and organ and also became a composer. In 1936 he founded the Count Basie Orchestra and lead it into permanent fame for almost 50 years. Notable songs performed by Basie include "One O'Clock Jump" and "April In Paris." His style of piano playing, contrary to the improvisation of Armstrong and Red’s jazz, was much more to-the-point and focused on the blues, relying on simple melodic phrases to achieve his harmonies. [7] [8]

Ella Fitzgerald

Also known as the "First Lady of Song", Ella Fitzgerald is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Her vocal greatness extended from regular jazz to scat to blues to be-bop to swing to even soft and modern jazz. With a vocal range spanning three octaves, she was noted for her absolute pureness of tone and emotion, her enunciation, phrasing and intonation, and last but not least her "horn-like" improvisational ability. She once did a whole song in scat format. [9]

Influential Blues Artists

Billie Holliday

She was one of the first prominent female artists to make it big live. Starting her life with no money whatsoever, she in the ‘30s performed at various nightclubs in Harlem, often reducing the audiences to tears. Eventually, she landed at Pod's and Jerry's, a well-known Harlem jazz club. Her vocal style was very deeply personal and an excellent example of an intimate approach to singing, which in this case is very similar to the blues style. Examples of songs she wrote include "God Bless the Child", "Don't Explain", and "Lady Sings the Blues". [10]

The Master of Be-bop

John Birks 'Dizzy' Gillespie

“Dizzy” was a phenomenal trumpet player, equal to the skill of the greats like Miles and Satchmo, who was noted for starting and finishing with one genre of music: bebop. His first bebop recording was in 1944 with Coleman Hawkins and was met with huge success. What made him so special? Recording with Charlie Parker (another influential instrument player) never hurts, but it really has to do with Dizzy’s invention of bebop, a genre so totally different from anything ever heard. The style is similar to jazz with much more improvisation and variation. One second there would be a pure melody and the next three complex harmonies would be introduced. Bebop is a chaotic type of music and yet everything still seems to fit in, and Dizzy with his trumpet and horn-rimmed specs lit the stage, serving also as an excellent mentor for younger players to come. Click here to watch Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong in Umbrella Man [11] [12]

DID YOU KNOW? • In 1995, the U.S. Post Office issued a Louis Armstrong 32 cents commemorative postage stamp. [13] • Billie Holiday, before becoming a well-known singer, worked as a prostitute in 1930 and was eventually imprisoned for a short time for solicitation. [14] • Dizzy Gillespie claims the origin of his iconic trumpet to be the result of accidental damage caused during a construction job and he liked the effect. [15] • On August 16, 1957, Buddy Holly was allegedly the first white rock and roll performer to play at the Apollo. [16]

Celebrating Harlem's Cultural Heritage

On Saturday, February 21st our class observed African-American history month by going out to the Museum of Natural History and watching films about Harlem's artistic legacy. The entire event culminated in a final performance titled The Final Stomp. The video above is a snapshot of the finale. The performance featured up and coming artists as well as established performers. The younger performers are Michela Marino Lerman and Jason Samuels Smith. Both of these artists are very talented tap dancers who are already building impressive resumes. But the two entertainers who stole the show were Mabel Lee and Harold Cromer. Mabel Lee, the woman in the polka dot dress, glowed on the stage and shared her love for performing with us. She is known as the "Queen of the Talkies" and appeared in the Broadway shows Shuffle Along and Bubbling Brown Sugar . Harold Cromer is a member of the comedic dance group Stump and Stumpy and appeared on Broadway numerous times. Their stage presence and heartfelt performances transcended time and brought us all back to the heyday of Harlem. Here are some of our reactions to the event:

“What really took me was the end, when they performed. They took me back to the ’50s, and for the first time … in my life I felt as though I was, just for fifteen minutes, really back in time, back in that culture. It was amazing.”

“I loved watching Mabel Lee and Harold Cromer dancing how they used to despite their age. They made me feel as though I had a glimpse of how Harlem culture used to be, and wish I’d had more. It just looked like so much fun, and I almost had this second-hand nostalgia, trying to picture what Harlem was like back in its Golden Age.”

Editors: Ruth , Joshua , Christie , Rachel and Keren

• ↑ "Apollo Theater." 2007. 5 May 2009. http://www.apollotheater.org/
• ↑ "Black History." 1996. 8 May 2009. http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/apollo-theater/tour.jsp
• ↑ "Encyclopedia Britannica." 1994. 6 May 2009. http://www.britannica.com/
• ↑ "Louis Armstrong." 9 May 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong
• ↑ "Red Allen." 10 May 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Allen
• ↑ "Red Allen." 10 May 2009. http://harlem.org/people/allen.html
• ↑ "Count Basie." 5 May 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_basie
• ↑ "Count Basie." 6 May 2009. http://harlem.org/people/basie.html
• ↑ "Ella Fitzgerald." 4 May 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Fitzgerald
• ↑ "Billie Holiday." 7 May 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Holiday
• ↑ "Dizzy Gillespie." 4 May 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_Gillespie
• ↑ "Gillespie." 6 May 2009. http://harlem.org/people/gillespie.html
• ↑ "Apollo Theater." 6 May 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Theater
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The Apollo Theater Reveals Exciting Lineup for Fall 2023 Season

Catch these must-see performances at The Apollo Theater this fall.

The Apollo has announced details of its fall 2023 season featuring a variety of performances and events across music, comedy, and discussions of arts and ideas. With the fall season, The Apollo continues to amplify Black voices in arts and entertainment, serving as a hub for creativity and innovation, and presenting concerts with BeBe Winans , audience favorites such as Amateur Night, Apollo Music Cafe, Apollo Comedy Club, and annual holiday programs including the Kwanzaa celebration with Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre and additional programs to be announced. A highlight of the fall season, [at] The Intersection, is a three-day convening of artists, activists, writers and scholars to explore the global impact of Black art and culture through live panel discussions and music performances, curated by the award-winning author and Apollo Artist-in-Residence Ta-Nehisi Coates. In addition, The Apollo announced that its Victoria Theater located a few doors down from the Historic Theater will open in Spring 2024.

Designed by Kostow Greenwood Architects, the Victoria will include two new theater spaces, marking the first major expansion and renovation in The Apollo’s 90-year history and allowing The Apollo to expand the scope and scale of its programs. 

“The Apollo’s fall programming demonstrates our commitment to stewarding Black culture in Harlem and beyond,” said Michelle Ebanks, the newly appointed CEO of The Apollo. “As we launch the new season, I look forward to welcoming the world to the next chapter of The Apollo. With new programs and new spaces, we can continue to provide a platform for artists to create and perform their work and hold important conversations, such as the Arts and Ideas Festival, while weaving in programs rooted in our nearly 90-year Apollo tradition, such as Amateur Night, and everything in-between.” 

This season features leading Black artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints who will explore the contributions of Black culture and innovation in shaping global culture in the inaugural [at] The Intersection, The Apollo’s Festival of Art and Ideas. Panelists and participants include Ted Bunch, Bisa Butler, Jordan E. Cooper , Ghetto Gastro, Stefon Harris, Jemele Hill, Marlon James, Bomani Jones, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Michael R. Jackson , Dominique Morisseau , Diallo Riddle, Stephen Satterfield, Salamishah Tillet, Scheherazade Tillet,  Liesl Tommy , and Kerry Washington , among others. They will discuss topics ranging from telling new stories on Broadway and the prominence of Black athletes in sports entertainment, to the historical context of Black erasure, exploring traditional African American food and its impact on culture, and more. This season, The Apollo will also showcase their rich archives with an on-demand video series on the Apollo Digital Stage highlighting the life and work of the famed Apollo house photographer and Harlem filmmaker Gordon Anderson who captured some of The Apollo’s most iconic moments from the 1940s to the 1970s. 

The Apollo will welcome audiences into its new spaces in 2024 with performances and exhibitions. Located a few steps east of the Historic Theater, The Apollo’s Victoria will feature two new flexible theaters, one with 99 seats and one with 199 seats, which will provide vibrant, year-round artistic offerings that incubate new works, build on the cultural heritage of Harlem and celebrate uptown’s enormous well of creativity, further solidifying The Apollo as a civic and economic cornerstone of Harlem and New York City. The new 25,000-square-foot facility will provide an opportunity for The Apollo to be an additional resource for local artists, artist collectives, and small and mid-size Harlem and NYC-based arts organizations for the development and presentation of work. 

Kamilah Forbes , The Apollo’s Executive Producer states, “From championing artists and talent to the gathering of great contemporary thinkers and creators, this season at The Apollo demonstrates the institution’s enduring reputation of being the center of Black creativity.” 

The Apollo’s season of programs follows below. More will be announced shortly. Learn more at  apollotheater.org/fall-2023.  

CALENDAR OF APOLLO’S FALL 2023 SEASON:

ARTS & IDEAS 

[at] The Intersection, The Apollo’s Festival of Art and Ideas 

Friday, October 6-Sunday, October 8   

Curated by critically acclaimed thinker and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, [at] The Intersection will bring together Black artists, intellectuals, creators and cultural movers, who will explore the global impact of Black art and culture through live panel discussions, workshops, and music performances. Participants include: Sage Adams, Dr. Yaba Blay, Ted Bunch, Bisa Butler, Jelani Cobb , Jordan E. Cooper , Ghetto Gastro, Carla Hall, Michael Harriot, Stefon Harris, Jemele Hill, Michael R. Jackson , Marlon James, Barry Jenkins, Bomani Jones, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Chelsea Miller, Dominique Morisseau , Terence Nance, Diallo Riddle, Stephen Satterfield, Bashir Salahuddin, Salamishah Tillet, Scheherazade Tillet, Liesl Tommy , Kamasi Washington, and Kerry Washington . The three-day event will be held at The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Festival passes are available for purchase at  https://www.apollotheater.org/event/at-the-intersection-festival.  

Apollo Music Café   The Apollo’s Soundstage – Live and In-person  Doors open at 9pm EST | Shows begin at 10pm EST 

Tickets start at $30 

  Friday, October 6: rum.gold  Saturday, October 7: Ali Caldwell 

Friday, November 3: Susan Carol 

Saturday, November 4: Joshua Banbury 

Friday, December 9: Rajna Swaminathan 

Saturday, December 8: Gabby Samone 

The Apollo Music Café features performances across a myriad of genres (R&B, hip-hop, soul, folk, jazz, blues, gospel, pop, funk, and rock) in an intimate setting. The series showcases artists drawn from the independent music scene who are making their mark in the industry. 

BeBe Winans Live at The Apollo 

Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 8:00pm EST 

The Apollo’s Historic Theater – Live and In-person 

Six-time Grammy winner BeBe Winans returns to The Apollo to perform a one-night-only live album recording concert backed by members of Donald Lawrence ’s choir. 

Apollo Comedy Club 

The Apollo’s Soundstage – Live and In-person  Doors open at 9pm EST | Shows begin at 10pm EST   Tickets start at $30 

  Thursday, October 5: Dylan Tucker, Saya Meads and Kenney Woo 

Thursday, November 2: Aminah Shabazz, Anthony Oakes, and Rio Paris  

Thursday, December 7: Mason Victor King , Lisha Perkins, and Comedian Roy 

The Apollo Comedy Club is back for another year of laughs, drinks, and tasty bites. Curated by Bob Sumner, the Comedy Club continues to highlight the very best up-and-coming comedic talent. 

NY Comedy Festival: Nicole Byer 

Friday, November 10, 2023 | 8:00pm EST 

Tickets start at $34 

The New York Comedy Festival will return to The Apollo this fall to present the hilarious actress, comedian, author, and podcaster Nicole Byer. 

Live Wire From The Apollo Archives: The Photographs and Films of Gordon Anderson  On Demand on  The Apollo’s Digital Stage  

The Apollo presents this video series highlighting the life and work of the famed photographer and filmmaker Gordon Anderson who captured some of the most iconic moments on The Apollo stage from the 1940s into the 1970s. 

In each episode of this four-part digital series, Apollo Archivist Brad San Martin dives deep into The Apollo’s treasured archives and will be joined in conversation with scholars, documentarians, and the Anderson family to explore the ways in which Anderson captured Black life, and how these works impact our view of the culture today. 

In-School Workshops & Residencies 

Ongoing starting in September 2023 

Workshops start at $175 per session 

Learn More:  https://www.apollotheater.org/education/schools/workshops-and-residencies/  

Apollo Education’s Workshops and Residencies are available to NYC schools grades K-12 and offer an array of instruction in dance, theater, and music, each led by an Apollo Teaching Artist. All workshops can be extended to a residency series, which aim to meaningfully relate the arts to classroom subject areas over several sessions. 

AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO 

Amateur Night at The Apollo

Every Wednesday at 7:30pm EST through November 22, 2023  In-Person Auditions Saturday, September 9, 2023 | 9am-5:00pm EST 

Digital Auditions ongoing:  https://www.apollotheater.org/amateur-night/auditions/  

Amateur Night has long been revered by artists as a transformative experience where up-and-coming talent feel the power of the legendary performers who have come before them, and where audience responses can help make or break a career. The current Amateur Night season opened on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 and continues each Wednesday night through the Grand Finale on November 22, 2023.  http://www.apollotheater.org/  

The Apollo is holding in-person auditions for the 2024 season on September 9. One of the longest-running continuous events in New York City, Amateur Night attracts performers and audiences from around the world. Adults aged 18+ who are chosen from the audition will have the chance to perform and compete for the grand prize of up to $20,000. Performers ages 5-17 can compete to be recognized as a “Child Star of Tomorrow” for an opportunity to win a prize of $5,000. Live auditions will be held at The Apollo located at 253 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027. 

Amateur Night Grand Finale

November 22, 7:30pm EST 

Winners from the Semi-Finals return in this final competition for the title of “Child Star of Tomorrow” winning $5,000 while the Grand Finale winner receives $20,000. The talented performers return for one last chance to leave it all on the line with hopes of becoming the next Ella Fitzgerald , Luther Vandross , Lauryn Hill , H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly or Jazmine Sullivan. 

HOLIDAYS AT THE APOLLO 

Double Dutch Holiday Classic

Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 1:00pm EST 

Tickets start at $40 

The National Double Dutch League returns to The Apollo for the annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic where world class championship Double Dutch teams of all ages from around the world compete for the championship title of “Best of Show.” 

Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 1:00pm EST 

The Apollo’s Marquee/Historic Theater – Live and In-person 

Tickets are FREE 

Under the twinkling lights of our famous marquee, The Apollo invites audiences to bring the family for holiday-themed activities including picture taking with Santa Claus and amazing performances. This event is hosted by The Apollo Theater’s Tour Director and Ambassador, Billy Mitchell .  

Amateur Night Holiday Special

Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 7:30pm EST 

The Apollo Amateur Night Holiday Special showcases talented alumni of the show’s Apollo Stars of Tomorrow segment. The program captures the spirit of young performers all hoping to follow in the footsteps of Apollo Legends like Ella Fitzgerald and H.E.R., whose careers were launched on the stage of The Apollo.    

Samara Joy: A Joyful Holiday  Thursday, December 14, 2023 and Friday, December 15, 2023| 8:00pm EST   The Apollo’s Historic Theater – Live and In-person   Tickets on sale starting October 16, 2023   

Winner of the prestigious Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Samara Joy embraces the great tradition of such singers as Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald in this holiday-themed concert featuring three generations of her family including her father Antonio McLendon, uncle Laurone McLendon, and her cousins Tiera Lovell Rowe and Alana Alexander. 

Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration

Saturday, December 30, 2023 | 2:00pm and 7:30pm EST 

Tickets start at $25   

Anchored by Forces of Nature Dance Theatre under the leadership of critically acclaimed choreographer Abdel R. Salaam, The Apollo’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration returns for a joyous celebration of the Kwanzaa holiday through dance, music and spoken word, honoring the principals of Kwanzaa and traditions from across the African Diaspora.  

About The Apollo   

The legendary Apollo—the soul of American culture—plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. Since its founding, The Apollo has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world. In 2024, The Apollo will open The Apollo’s Victoria Theaters, which will include two new theater spaces, and begin the renovation of its Historic Theater, marking the first ever expansion and renovation of The Apollo in its nearly 90-year history. Read more about the project here:  www.apollotheater.org/renovation-restoration-and-transformation/    

With music at its core, The Apollo’s programming extends to dance, theater, spoken word, and more. This includes the world premiere of the theatrical adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me and the New York premiere of the opera We Shall Not Be Moved; special programs such as the blockbuster concert  Bruno Mars Live at the Apollo; 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella; and commissioned works like The Blues and Its People featuring Russell Gunn and The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout co-presented by American Composers Orchestra and co-curated with National Black Theatre. The non-profit Apollo is a performing arts presenter, commissioner, and collaborator that also produces festivals, large-scale dance and musical works organized around a set of core initiatives that celebrate and extend The Apollo’s legacy through a contemporary lens, including the Women of the World (WOW) Festival as well as other multidisciplinary collaborations with partner organizations.  

Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, The Apollo has served as a testing ground for new artists working across a variety of art forms and has ushered in the emergence of many new musical genres—including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. Among the countless legendary performers who launched their careers at The Apollo are Ella Fitzgerald , Sarah Vaughan , Billie Holiday , James Brown , Stevie Wonder , Gladys Knight , Luther Vandross , Fat Joe, H.E.R., D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill , Jazmine Sullivan, Machine Gun Kelly, and Miri Ben Ari ; and The Apollo’s forward-looking artistic vision continues to build on this legacy. For more information about The Apollo, visit  www.ApolloTheater.org . 

Tickets for the Apollo’s 2023 Fall season are available at  www.ApolloTheater.org .

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The Apollo Theatre opened its doors in 1913. Designed by architect C. Clark Jones in a Renaissance Revival style of brick and stone, and beautiful mosaic inlaid with “Apollo” across the floor of the vestibule. In honor of our namesake, we’ve recreated that same look and feel as much as possible.

The cinema could host nearly 900 guests at capacity and drew crowds until its decline in 1955. It was once the best-known movie theater on H Street, a gathering place that brought people together.

Today, it has re-emerged as The Apollo DC — a new center for H Street, drawing people to its luxury apartments, collaborative co-working spaces, Whole Foods Market, and coffee-to-cocktails bar, The Wydown.

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In 2009, a passionate group of people with decades of experience in the real estate industry set out to build a company for which success could be measured by more than just the numbers: Insight Property Group.

Committed to providing outstanding returns to their financial partners, they knew they also had opportunity to make a lasting positive contribution to their communities and neighborhoods.

Insight focuses on creating partnerships throughout the community, engaging in ongoing exploration about and with the people who will occupy the places we build, and delivering designs that will endure. We want our buildings to make our communities better for generations to come and expect to do right by the people and the communities with whom we partner.

Explore the iconic Apollo Theater on a behind-the-scenes tour

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In 1933, Fiorello La Guardia, who would later become NYC’s Mayor, campaigned against burlesque and its bawdy reputation, eventually banning such houses and hastening the closing of Hurtig & Seamon’s. Cohen reopened the place as the 125 th Street Apollo Theater in 1934 with his partner Morris Sussman, who served as manager. The pair changed the format of the shows from burlesque to variety revues and focused their marketing attention on the growing African American community in Harlem.

Two years later, Frank Schiffman and Leo Brecher took over the Apollo, operating the theater until the late 1970s. It closed, then reopened briefly before closing again in 1979. Percy Sutton and a group of private investors stepped in to buy it in 1981 and equipped it with a recording and television studio.

Two years later, the Apollo received state and city landmark status and in 1991, the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. was established to manage, fund and oversee programming for the venue. Today, the 1,500 plus seat theater presents concerts performing arts, film screenings, education and community outreach activities.

The notoriously tough audience during this interactive evening voices its preferences as to who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” If the crowd starts to boo the act on stage, the “Executioner” ushers the performer(s) off in an unceremonious exit. At stake is a grand prize of $20,000. Among the first winners of this competition was Ella Fitzgerald in 1934. She was only seventeen years old at the time.

Prior to performing, each individual must rub the Tree of Hope for good luck. Story has it that during the Harlem Renaissance, the original Tree of Hope, a stately elm, was purported to be a good luck charm to all who touched it. It seemed that those who did went on to give successful performances and remained employed.

Unfortunately, when the street was widened, the tree was cut down, but a piece of it was brought back to the Apollo. Today, the stump sits on a pedestal on the stage, where every entertainer can give it the traditional rub for good luck. If you don’t, beware the consequences! Billy illustrates Justin Bieber as an example, who refused to touch it before his 2012 concert, saying, “I don’t need luck.” The power ended up going out in the middle of his show.

Billy has since written an autobiography entitled They Call Me Mr. Apollo after being encouraged to put pen to paper by Michelle Obama. He gave her a tour some years ago and after hearing his many antidotes and adventures, she told him he needed to write a book. It’s clear Billy has much love for this theater and all it’s given him. In return, he has dedicated a lifetime to helping keep its culture alive.

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Posted by Debbie Stone | Nov 6, 2023 | Arts & Culture , Columns , Editor's Picks , Featured , Put a pin in it! , Theater |

A visit to the Apollo Theater in New York City is often on many tourists’ bucket lists. This storied place is not only Harlem’s most famous historic landmark, but it’s also the birthplace for the careers of countless artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Gladys Knight & the Pips to The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and even Machine Gun Kelly. This is “Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made.” 

The story behind the Apollo is as interesting as those who have graced its hollow stage. And to learn about this notable venue, meet Billy Mitchell , also known as “Mr. Apollo,” the theater’s tour guide, official historian and lifelong legend. Having been with the Apollo for over 58 years, Billy possesses a wealth of information and is “The Man.” He regales tour groups, connecting the past, present and future of the theater through his entertaining and inspiring stories. Visitors are transported through the significant eras in Harlem during an engaging presentation that is part performance/part lecture. His backstage memories and tales offer insight that only a true insider can provide. 

Iconic Apollo Theater, Copyright 2023 Debbie Stone

Billy’s first introduction to the Apollo was on one fateful day in 1965. His mom sent him to Harlem from the South Bronx to borrow some money from an aunt who lived in the area, right across the street from the theater. It was while running this errand that he came face-to-face with Frank Shiffman, co-founder of the Apollo, who asked him if he wanted to make some money. Though Billy was hesitant and apprehensive initially, he accepted this stranger’s offer, which he soon learned involved doing errands for a man named Berry Gordy . Berry was hosting a show called “Motown” at the theater. It was the first time Billy saw The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and a group called the Contours. And he was hooked!

James Brown and Marvin Gaye took Billy under their wing, stressing education and giving him money to further his schooling. He went on to work on Wall Street, but unhappy with his job, he eventually quit to go back to the Apollo as an usher. Opportunities followed and over the years, Billy assumed a variety of positions in different departments of the theater, learning its ins-and-outs. He has done everything from handing out flyers, managing the gift shop, security, marketing, stagehand and group sales to producing and creating the Apollo Theater tour. 

As for the theater’s history, it was first owned by Sidney Cohen. The handsome, Neoclassical style building with its domed ceiling, cornices and classical decorations sporting motifs of garlands, wreaths and medallions was designed by George Keister. It opened in 1914, not as the Apollo, but as Hurtig & Seamon’s New Burlesque Theater. During this time, African Americans were not allowed to attend as patrons or to perform. 

Harlem Walk of Fame outside the Apollo Theater, Copyright 2023 Debbie Stone

In 1933, Fiorello La Guardia, who would later become NYC’s Mayor, campaigned against burlesque and its bawdy reputation, eventually banning such houses and hastening the closing of Hurtig & Seamon’s. Cohen reopened the place as the 125 th Street Apollo Theater in 1934 with his partner Morris Sussman, who served as manager. The pair changed the format of the shows from burlesque to variety revues and focused their marketing attention on the growing African American community in Harlem.

Two years later, Frank Schiffman and Leo Brecher took over the Apollo, operating the theater until the late 1970s. It closed, then reopened briefly before closing again in 1979. Percy Sutton and a group of private investors stepped in to buy it in 1981 and equipped it with a recording and television studio.

Volunteers take the stage to perform during an Apollo Theater tour, Copyright 2023 Debbie Stone

The Apollo eventually received state and city landmark status and in 1991, the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. was established to manage, fund and oversee programming for the venue. Today, the 1,500 plus seat theater presents concerts, performing arts, film screenings, education and community outreach activities. 

One of its most popular entertainment experiences is Amateur Night at the Apollo, which attracts performers and audiences from all over the world. Held every Wednesday evening and broadcast on the radio, this talent competition has jumpstarted the careers of innumerable singers, dancers, rappers and musicians. 

The notoriously tough audience during this interactive evening voices its preferences as to who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” If the crowd starts to boo the act on stage, the “Executioner” ushers the performer(s) off in an unceremonious exit. At stake is a grand prize of $20,000. Among the first winners of this competition was Ella Fitzgerald in 1934. She was only seventeen years old at the time. 

Rub the Tree of Hope for good luck, Copyright 2023 Debbie Stone

During a tour of the Apollo, Billy invites anyone in the group to voluntarily get up on stage and perform. He promotes the opportunity as a badge of honor for those brave enough to strut their stuff. You can sing, dance, tell a joke, rap, etc. The rules are simple: no booing and no judging from the peanut gallery. 

Prior to performing, each individual must rub the Tree of Hope for good luck. Story has it that during the Harlem Renaissance, the original Tree of Hope, a stately elm, was purported to be a good luck charm to all who touched it. It seemed that those who did went on to give successful performances and remained employed. 

Unfortunately, when the street was widened, the tree was cut down, but a piece of it was brought back to the Apollo. Today, the stump sits on a pedestal on the stage, where every entertainer can give it the traditional rub for good luck. If you don’t, beware the consequences! Billy illustrates Justin Bieber as an example, who refused to touch it before his 2012 concert, saying, “I don’t need luck.” The power ended up going out in the middle of his show.

Wall of Signatures, Copyright 2023 Debbie Stone

At the end of the tour, everyone is welcomed up on the stage to take photos, touch the Tree of Hope and check out the Wall of Signatures. This wall was started by the stage crew in 1989. Hundreds of major stars and celebs have signed it over the years and it’s covered from top to bottom with the John Hancocks of everyone from Snoop Dog and P. Diddy to John Legend, Bruno Mars, Bruce Springsteen , LeBron James and even President and Mrs. Obama. 

Billy has since written an autobiography entitled They Call Me Mr. Apollo after being encouraged to put pen to paper by Michelle Obama. He gave her a tour some years ago and after hearing his many antidotes and adventures, she told him he needed to write a book. It’s clear Billy has much love for this theater and all it’s given him. In return, he has dedicated a lifetime to helping keep its culture alive.

Tree of Hope on stage at the Apollo, Copyright 2023 Debbie Stone

Feature Photo Billy Mitchell, Mr. Apollo, Copyright 2023 Debbie Stone

About The Author

Debbie Stone

Deborah Stone is a travel and lifestyle writer, who explores the globe in search of unique destinations and experiences to share with her readers. She works in collaboration with tourism boards, CVBs, public relations agencies, properties and lodging associations, as well as with tour companies and cruise lines in pursuit of her discoveries. She’s an avid adventurer who welcomes new opportunities to increase awareness and enthusiasm for travel.

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Victoria Apollo – 360 Virtual Tours – Apollo Victoria Theatre Seating Plan

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Here at Photoplan, we’re always seeking new opportunities to showcase the versatility of our exceptional 360 Virtual Tours. Recently, we were commissioned to create a series of 360 Virtual Tours featuring full-screen 360 functionality for the Victoria Apollo Theatre in London.

This immersive experience allows users to preview their seats in the theatre and the view they’ll have of the stage. The comprehensive 360 tour encompasses various angles, including the stage, lobby, ticket office, circle middle, circle right, and circle left. This interactive approach to ticket booking instils confidence in customers, ensuring they secure the best possible seats for their budget.

The Victoria Apollo Theatre is a historic venue located in London, England. It was initially built in 1930 as a cinema called the New Victoria Cinema, designed by the architect William Edward Trent. The cinema had a seating capacity of 2,760 and was one of the largest in the country at the time.

In 1976, the cinema was converted into a theatre and renamed the Apollo Victoria Theatre. The theatre underwent extensive renovations to transform it into a suitable venue for musicals, including adding a new stage, orchestra pit, and sound and lighting systems. The first production to be staged at the newly refurbished theatre was the musical “The Sound of Music”.

Over the years, the Apollo Victoria has hosted many successful and popular musicals, including “Starlight Express”, “The Witches of Eastwick”, and “Saturday Night Fever”. However, the theatre is perhaps best known for its long-running production of the hit musical “Wicked”, which has been playing at the venue since 2006.

In recent years, the theatre has continued to attract large audiences with productions such as “Billy Elliot the Musical” and “Mamma Mia!”. In 2020, however, the theatre was forced to close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in October of that year with a production of “Hamilton”.

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The treasury of our Moscow panoramas is gradually increasing.

We have already been shooting aerial panoramas for 6 years. During this period of time we shot many interesting cities of the world: New York, Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Sidney, Miami, Las Vegas, Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, Los Angeles and many others. However, we didn't succeed in shooting Moscow, the city we live in, though we did our best. The case is the flights over Moscow are forbidden except those of Russian Federation Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Response and Russian police. Taking in consideration these administrative restrictions we applied our creativity and resolved this problem by the following:

1) We made a virtual tour over Moscow Encircling Highway :  MEH and Interchanges

2) Yauza, Ramenki, Southern Port

3) In May 2010 near the Crocus-City the first in the world 1 gig pixel panorama was shot from the helicopter. It shows the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Novodevichiy Convent, the TV Tower of Ostankino and many other places of interest.

4) This sphere shot from the height of 1000 m which shows most part of Moscow and regions.

5) Last spring we have shot the panorama of Novodevichiy Convent

6) We have done a virtual tour over Moscow State University

7) Earlier this year we have done a fabulous panoramas of Moscow City business center

8) One of Moscow City panoramas has been converted into stereo format

9) We have created a  giga pixel panorama of the center of Moscow

Also it is worth to view one of the photos by Sergey Semenov devoted to the rehearsal of the Victory Parade of May 9. 

It had success on the exhibition  World Seen by the Russians  held in Moscow, on Tverskoy Boulevard in May-June 2011.

And now we would like to introduce a virtual tour around Moscow Kremlin.

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It is the best known of the Kremlins (Russian citadels) and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. Also within this complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

The name “Kremlin” means “fortress inside a city”, and is often also used metonymically to refer to the government of the Russian Federation in a similar sense to how “White House” is used to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United States. It had previously been used to refer to the government of the Soviet Union (1922–1991) and its highest members (such as general secretaries, premiers, presidents, ministers, and commissars). The term “Kremlinology” refers to the study of Soviet and Russian politics.

All of Moscow’s main streets start at  Red Square , so it’s easy to see why this is considered the heart of the city. A massive space of 330 meters by 70 meters, the square is flanked by the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum, two cathedrals, and the State Historical Museum. In 1945, a massive Victory Parade was held here to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Soviet Armed Forces.

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