The Apollo Theater celebrates 90 years

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12/08/24

The Apollo Theater at 90​

On Sunday, the Apollo Theater, the landmark New York City performance venue, will be awarded a prestigious Kennedy Center Honor – the first institution to receive such recognition. Correspondent Nancy Giles explores the history of the Harlem theater "where stars are born and legends are made," and talks with a few of those legends – Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson and Melba Moore – about how playing the Apollo changed their lives

 

[Remote]

Well he's certainly right when he says that The Apollo and Amateur Night is the precursor/foundation of all these talent tv shows like American Idol....

 

[Elim Garak]

 

[Wig Twistin Season]

Watched so much Showtime at the Apollo as a kid.




One of my all time favorite Apollo moments…

 

[boogers]

right on

 

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07/03/25

Harlem's Historic Apollo Theater Is Getting a Renovation

The facelift includes modernized backstage areas and audience seating, along with a new lobby.

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[Hater Eraser]