History of the harlem renaissance apollo theater
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Apollo Theater
Entertainment venue in Manhattan, New York
This article is about the theater in Harlem, New York City. For the theater in London, see Apollo Theatre. For the former theater in Times Square, New York City, see Apollo Theatre (42nd Street). For the theater in Glasgow, see The Apollo (Glasgow). For other uses, see Apollo (disambiguation) and Apollo Theatre (disambiguation).
Marquee in 2019 | |
| Location | 253 West 125th Street Manhattan, New York |
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| Public transit | Subway: 125th Street |
| Operator | Apollo Theater Foundation |
| Type | Indoor theater |
| Seating type | fixed |
| Capacity | 1,500 (approximate) |
Apollo Theater | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
New York City Landmark No. 1299, 1300 | |
| Location | 253 West 125th Street Manhattan, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°48′36″N73°57′00″W / 40.81000°N 73.95000°W / 40.81000; -73.95000 |
| Built | 1913–1914[2] |
| Architect | George Keister[2] |
| A • ABOUtA Legacy of CultureWhere Stars are Born and Legends are Made! About The Apollo The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity. The Apollo is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture. Learn More The Apollo envisions a new American canon centered on contributions to the performing arts by artists of the African diaspora, in America and beyond. Learn • Since opening its doors in 1914 and introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, The Apollo has played a major role in the emergence of jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, and soul — all quintessentially American music genres. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr., James Brown, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and countless others began their road to stardom on the Apollo stage. Today, The Apollo is a respected nonprofit presenting concerts, theatrical and dance performances, film screenings, educational programs, and community outreach programs. | |