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Apollo Theater

Theater and Music Venue

Central Harlem, New York

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Apollo Theater

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Ranked #4 for live music in Central Harlem
Has a stamp of approval from Gothamist and New York Habitat
"Amateur night is the greatest most fun show I have seen in New York!"(24 Tips)
"The Apollo is a historic venue loved by concert-goers of all ages."(25 Tips)
"The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, recorded his live performance at the..."(4 Tips)
"Awesome intimate and historical venue."(3 Tips)

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The New York Daily NewsOctober 26, 2010
PHOTO: A father shows his sons the murals inside the lobby of the Apollo. Click "More Info" to see this great historic pic from 1954! Read more
Fuyuhiko TakayaMarch 12, 2012
I went to Armature Night on Wednesday about 10 years ago. The audition show was totally for travellers. That was crap.
Joan McCulloughJune 6, 2012
I visited the Apollo the week after Michael Jackson passed away. I had a chance to sign the infamous memorial wall! Tears...
Mike HopkinsJune 4, 2015
A surprisingly lovely venue even after all these years
The Art InitiativeAugust 17, 2011
CEO & Co-Founder of the The Art Initiative, Tuan X (also a singer, songwriter & MC) headlined here on March 4th, 2011 in the first season of the 'Apollo Music Café'.
Melissa MagalJanuary 21, 2016
Seats allow you to see the whole stage no matter where you sit
Andrew CJanuary 23, 2017
Everyone should see a show here!
Apollo TheaterMay 13, 2012
Support the Apollo! Vote now to help us win a $200,000 Partners in Preservation grant. Http://apollomemories.org
Violetta FugaAugust 8, 2013
The best place! You should go and see it!!
NY WaterwayJuly 20, 2012
Drinks are a little pricey but there are some great events here!
Tendai GarandiJanuary 17, 2011
or many years, Apollo was the only theater in New York City to hire black talent. Ella Fitzgerald made her singing debut at 17 at the Apollo, on November 21, 1934.
Ken Pierre IIAugust 7, 2014
Legendary! You can feel it in the atmosphere
Paul RaymentSeptember 21, 2011
Tupac played Travis Younger here in the play A Raisin in the Sun. He was a member of Harlem's 127th Street Repertory Ensemble which he joined aged 12.
Kimmie OhhDecember 30, 2019
Legends have performed here!
Andrew LeungJune 27, 2013
Make sure you get the Apollo theater app to be part of the digital crowd!!!
Robin DJanuary 10, 2015
Been here 10+ times
I saw James Brown here back in the day. This is Harlem history. Long may it reign.
Tank ChisolmDecember 5, 2012
One of tha main reason i luv livin here..
AlberuNovember 29, 2011
where Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald won the popular Amateur Night, which still boasts standing-room-only audiences every Wednesday night.
Rose Pierre louisAugust 24, 2011
You can't go to NY and don't stop to Apollo. For blacks it was the most important cultural institution. Period!
Monique PerryOctober 29, 2015
Amazing! Great night out!
HOT 97April 4, 2012
THE BIGGEST HIP HOP CONCERT OF THE YEAR IS GOING DOWN ON JUNE 3RD, 2012 FOR MORE INFORMATION HEAD TO HOT97.COM NOW!
Lisa YanceyMarch 17, 2013
Doing new, fresh music. No more same ole same ole.
P GMay 17, 2015
RIP. Great view.
Clara BayarriSeptember 14, 2014
Classic theater, there are events on
NYULYPMarch 5, 2012
This place was open during the Harlem Renaissance and witnessed the jazz legend Duke Ellington perform on stage.
Michael AnthonyOctober 10, 2016
Allen stone -it's so small there's no bad seat
Elle McFearsinNovember 22, 2014
Epic. This needs to be on everyone's bucket list. Go amateur night and boo the ones that suck!
Dominique PordeusJune 28, 2015
Great Amateur Night
Michael RiegelmanFebruary 10, 2013
Today till 5pm it's a free open house at The Apollo in celebration of Black History Month!
MeeshellApril 16, 2017
Leela James
MamaIWantToSingAugust 10, 2011
Doris Performed Right Here. and Right around the corner is the Mama, Foundation of the Arts.
Chris GJune 1, 2011
Once your seated please try to stay in your seat until the intermission. The rows are extremely narrow.
Emily Punkimeowmeow del CastilloJanuary 24, 2011
I was in awe the first time I went to the Apollo. Imagine all the legends that have performed here!
Guacira M Moreira AlvesNovember 17, 2014
Impressive venue!
Sharice RichardsSeptember 15, 2013
go to an Apollo Live Show! so much fun!
arnelle ReidMay 1, 2011
This place is fun u should also try the resterants
bitsy bentleyNovember 11, 2012
Still catching my breath. My face hurts from laughing.
Jeff RosenFebruary 12, 2016
A classic!
BriskNovember 8, 2010
"I miss the cool nights sittin' in the Carlo, Now it's like "boooo"--we sittin' in Apollo" - Fabolous "Pachanga" Sourced from rapgenius.com.
Rainy TeckFebruary 3, 2011
Purchase your tickets early, the price are cheaper.
KatNovember 26, 2011
Wednesday amateur night, only for $10 with student ID
Queen Merlyn (MJ)November 15, 2012
Showing respecting for myself and my friend Moses!
Abiola AbramsJanuary 20, 2012
Be early enough to beat the lines. xo
IsokeMarch 21, 2013
Make sure they aren't having a bogus night like tonight where there was no boo-ing because of a Broadway tribute. I wish I could get a refund.
Khalid DavidNovember 3, 2013
Wonderful experience.
Jim TurnerJuly 5, 2011
Great historic place... a NYC must-see! Read more
Viator.comJanuary 25, 2012
Come along on a Wednesday evening for the long-running Amateur Night. Read more
D OSeptember 15, 2015
Simply iconic
Liz BaezNovember 20, 2021
Been here 100+ times
Tonight BET Awards being recorded
Alex RobertsonJune 13, 2017
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