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Apollo Theater

Theater, Concert Hall, and General Entertainment

Central Harlem, New York

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"Amateur night is the greatest most fun show I have seen in New York!"(22 Tips)
"free open house at The Apollo in celebration of Black History Month!"(23 Tips)
"The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, recorded his live performance at the..."(4 Tips)
"If you can, take a backstage tour with Mr. Apollo."(2 Tips)

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MeeshellApril 16
Leela James
Andrew CJanuary 23
Everyone should see a show here!
Shiri LaraDecember 24, 2016
Bought standing room tickets and was moved to the orchestra level to fill seats. Sweet deal!
Charlotte ScarfNovember 30, 2016
Amateur night is loads of fun in a totes awks kinda way. Love it!
Oliver LewisNovember 18, 2016
Great venue! Friendly staff. Well organized for unfamiliar folks. Reasonable prices!!
Kathryn IOctober 28, 2016
If you can, take a backstage tour with Mr. Apollo.
Michael AnthonyOctober 10, 2016
Allen stone -it's so small there's no bad seat
Liz BaezSeptember 28, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Amateur Night is great. Small intimate theater. Not a,bad seat in the house. Also the Uptown Hall Events are informative and great panels
Renae MasonSeptember 7, 2016
Go to the Amateur night - boo and shout for your favorites on Tuesday nights.
Brian MasefieldMarch 26, 2016
Beautiful, historic theater. Stage is much smaller than I imagined.
Jeff RosenFebruary 12, 2016
A classic!
DevontaJanuary 24, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Legendary Black History. #Harlem
Melissa MagalJanuary 21, 2016
Seats allow you to see the whole stage no matter where you sit
Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015
Some of the greatest musicians perform here. Check out the online what's on list.
Monique PerryOctober 29, 2015
Amazing! Great night out!
Ellen PetitOctober 29, 2015
Amazing place, breathing history. Was there for their legendary Amateur Night and loved it!
D OSeptember 15, 2015
Simply iconic
FrancisJuly 23, 2015
Amateur Night on Wednesday is brilliant. Boo your hands up and get excited!
Dominique PordeusJune 28, 2015
Great Amateur Night
Guba GumpJune 20, 2015
James Taylor saved my life
WarNP AndrewTJune 5, 2015
The show was great, however the seats were to boxed in and eventually caused me to feel claustrophobic.
Mike HopkinsJune 4, 2015
A surprisingly lovely venue even after all these years
P GMay 17, 2015
RIP. Great view.
JeremyMarch 19, 2015
Amateur Night is a blast the first time when you're cheering for your favorites...but even more fun the next time when you have the courage to boo! An NYC rite of passage with repeating
Kimmie OhhMarch 3, 2015
Legends have performed here!
Robin 😎January 10, 2015
I saw James Brown here back in the day. This is Harlem history. Long may it reign.
Elle McFearsinNovember 22, 2014
Epic. This needs to be on everyone's bucket list. Go amateur night and boo the ones that suck!
Guacira M Moreira AlvesNovember 17, 2014
Impressive venue!
Adem ArasNovember 3, 2014
legendary Apollo!
Maya ItaniSeptember 18, 2014
Very energetic show! Pumps you up and makes you laugh hard! Audience centered entertainment for sure!
Clara BayarriSeptember 14, 2014
Classic theater, there are events on
Henrique CarrielAugust 21, 2014
Soul, babe! Soul!!!!
Ken Pierre IIAugust 7, 2014
Legendary! You can feel it in the atmosphere
CompassMay 15, 2014
Variety program Showtime at the Apollo may have established this venue as a household name, but it’s roots help define American pop music.
Derek TerrellMarch 6, 2014
Very nice and informative tour with Mr. APOLLO Himself (Billy Mitchell). He was wonderful with the kids and had tons of stories.
Ruby RuberoFebruary 27, 2014
If you love music, this is a great place to listen to new talent....
City of New YorkJanuary 13, 2014
For the film Malcolm X, the welcome for Joe Louis and the march from the police station to the hospital after the release of brother Johnson, were filmed on 125th Street by the legendary theater.
Khalid DavidNovember 3, 2013
Wonderful experience.
Gee GeeSeptember 19, 2013
My sole reason for going to the Apollo was to see K. Michelle. She or BET canceled her performance. So, I had to settle for Asap Rockey. I am not a fan of his, but Kiki Sheard was cool!
Sharice RichardsSeptember 15, 2013
go to an Apollo Live Show! so much fun!
Sha'QuanaAugust 14, 2013
Students pay $12
Violetta FugaAugust 8, 2013
The best place! You should go and see it!!
Parul BatraAugust 8, 2013
Amateur night is the greatest most fun show I have seen in New York!
Pearson - Always LearningJuly 29, 2013
Be inspired by their amazing shows. Or expand your artistic talents by signing up for a masterclass.
Anna MariaJuly 18, 2013
Don't boo people from your hometown. No matter how much they suck.
Andrew LeungJune 27, 2013
Make sure you get the Apollo theater app to be part of the digital crowd!!!
T'Shurah DoveJune 15, 2013
No cameras allowed
Breakin' ConventionMay 29, 2013
International festival of hip hop dance theatre BREAKIN' CONVENTION takes place from 13-16 June 2013 bringing the illest dancers from around the block and around the world! Read more
Melissa P.April 30, 2013
I go to a lot of shows, and I have to say, this is the nicest and friendliest venue staff I've come across
Christine PApril 19, 2013
I have my pic up. How do you think my experience was here?!?
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.
Lisa YanceyMarch 17, 2013
Doing new, fresh music. No more same ole same ole.
Harlem AmbassadorMarch 7, 2013
A walk of fame, tourists, & celebs make this the draw of w.125th st. Someone is always hawking something out front, so always talk them down. Wed amateur night packs them in. Get in line 4 tix early!!
Michael RiegelmanFebruary 10, 2013
Today till 5pm it's a free open house at The Apollo in celebration of Black History Month!
BETFebruary 1, 2013
This theater began hosting African American acts in the 1930, starting with its legendary Amatuer Hour! See some great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM
Tank ChisolmDecember 5, 2012
One of tha main reason i luv livin here..
Queen Merlyn (MJ)November 15, 2012
Showing respecting for myself and my friend Moses!
bitsy bentleyNovember 11, 2012
Still catching my breath. My face hurts from laughing.
Corrigan PhotographyNovember 11, 2012
If you're way scared of heights don't book upper mezz section as the incline is scary steep and uncomfortable. Oh and there are about 10,000 steps up manually. In other not for the faint of heart.
California BakeryOctober 3, 2012
Lo storico teatro dove hanno suonato tutti i protagonisti della black music: da Aretha Franklin a Michael Jackson | The historic black music venue, where all the big and famous artists have played
Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 18, 2012
The most legendary...from The Jackson 5 to James Brown...some of the greatest talent the world has ever known has hit this stage. and some of the WORST: check out Amateur night! lol and dress up!
Untapped CitiesAugust 24, 2012
The 1,853 seat Apollo Theatre opened on December 15, 1913 is most known for its Amateur Night, at which Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, James Brown and Lauryn Hill all performed. Read more
The Foodster FileAugust 21, 2012
Amateur Night is on Wednesday
New York HabitatJuly 27, 2012
Every Wednesday the Apollo hosts an Amateur Night, where you can cheer on performers or boo them off the stage! Be sure to get there early for tickets, as this night sells out quickly!
NY WaterwayJuly 20, 2012
Drinks are a little pricey but there are some great events here!
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...
Harlem Arts Alliance @haainfoMay 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Vote for @apollotheater at apollomemories.org/vote - help the Apollo win $200,000
Apollo TheaterMay 13, 2012
Support the Apollo! Vote now to help us win a $200,000 Partners in Preservation grant. Http://apollomemories.org
Apollo TheaterApril 29, 2012
#PreserveNYC and #VoteApollo at http://pipvoting.nationaltrust.org. Help the Apollo Theater win $200,000 to preserve the ornate artwork in the main theater! Read more
Saving PlacesApril 26, 2012
Built in 1913, the Apollo was one of the first theaters to have fully integrated audiences and employ African Americans/Latinos both onstage and backstage.
NBC PoliticsApril 11, 2012
Historic landmark in Harlem; President Obama sang Al Green’s ‘Let’s stay together’ at this venue in January 2012. http://nbcnews.to/IqbPER NBCPolitics.com
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!
@JaumePrimeroApril 2, 2012
The box office is open, and its packed for amateur night. Definitely a ton of fun with a group of friends.
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.
NYULYPMarch 5, 2012
This place was open during the Harlem Renaissance and witnessed the jazz legend Duke Ellington perform on stage.
nycHealthyFebruary 8, 2012
Did you know that you have to walk 2.5 miles from Randall's Island Park to the Apollo Theater to burn off the calories from one 32oz. sports drink?
jose rJanuary 25, 2012
obama speech was priceless!
Viator.comJanuary 25, 2012
Come along on a Wednesday evening for the long-running Amateur Night. Read more
Abiola AbramsJanuary 20, 2012
Be early enough to beat the lines. xo
AlberuNovember 29, 2011
where Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald won the popular Amateur Night, which still boasts standing-room-only audiences every Wednesday night.
KatNovember 26, 2011
Wednesday amateur night, only for $10 with student ID
nicoleOctober 26, 2011
I can finally scratch this off my bucket list!
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.
ArmandoSeptember 4, 2011
Wednesday is amateur 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!
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'.
MamaIWantToSingAugust 10, 2011
Doris Performed Right Here. and Right around the corner is the Mama, Foundation of the Arts.
Christina NielsenJuly 27, 2011
Get your tickets the day of with a student I'd for $10!
Jim TurnerJuly 5, 2011
Great historic place... a NYC must-see! Read more
Chris GJune 1, 2011
Once your seated please try to stay in your seat until the intermission. The rows are extremely narrow.
TheUrbanDailyMay 24, 2011
The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, recorded his live performance at the Apollo on 10/24/1962. It became the first Soul album to go platinum. Learn more at theurbandaily.com/music
Junko HiroseMay 18, 2011
I sang "You make a history" there as one of member of choir from Japan March 30, 2009
Sixxstar74May 4, 2011
Checkin in.....
arnelle ReidMay 1, 2011
This place is fun u should also try the resterants
they junApril 22, 2011
Looking Some what...
Soul TrainApril 5, 2011
No trip to Harlem is complete without a trip to the legendary Apollo Theater. Some of the biggest names in entertainment have graced the stage & the aspiring stars of tomorrow continue to do so.
Sixxstar74April 4, 2011
Addicted Music & Ent
Skye JohnsonMarch 26, 2011
Amateur night!!
Sixxstar74March 24, 2011
Always a good event here.
Sixxstar74March 23, 2011
Show casing my new era of Artist....
Sove NiaApril 26
Шмонают не по-детски, до дна сумки. Придется выкинуть всю еду и даже пустую бутылку без воды.
María FernándezMay 20, 2016
La amateur Night (miércoles a las 19:30) es divertida y por 21$ dos horas de música y humor, no está mal.
hmtnMarch 27, 2016
マイケルジャクソンのプレートありました。
Ali LDecember 8, 2015
La onda, la mítica, el soul.. Un monumento en sí mismo por su historia y por permitirme ver a Ben L'Oncle en una noche increíble
Juliano CarvalhoMay 22, 2015
Casa de jazz tradicional
Vanessa BernerMarch 6, 2015
Casa de shows
Luis ShimabukuroFebruary 7, 2015
Excelente casa de shows no coração do Harlem, aqui você confere o melhor da música americana!
Lorena SayaveraOctober 23, 2014
Divertidísima la Amateur Night!!!
Ana Carla AraujoMarch 9, 2014
Experiência incrível e alegre!
FlorentNovember 6, 2011
Le fameux cinéma d'Harlem, point de départ d'une petite balade dans ce quartier en voix d'embourgeoisement et qui contrairement aux idées reçues, n'est pas à craindre.

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