JUST ANNOUNCED! This year’s #ApolloSpringBenefit will honor Babyface with the inaugural LEGACY Award and induct him as an #ApolloLegend into our famous #ApolloWalkOfFame and multi-platinum global superstar Usher with the ICON Award!! Tuesday, June 11th – our biggest fundraiser and hottest party of the year will celebrate our 90th anniversary as a home for Black culture and creativity and include special appearances by Big Daddy Kane and more to be announced, with music direction by Adam Blackstone. All proceeds from the Spring Benefit will support our year-round, world-class artistic, education, and community programs. Show your support and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehqpNUf2
Apollo Theater
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The Soul of American Culture
About us
The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization established in 1991, is dedicated to the preservation and development of the legendary Apollo Theater through the Apollo Experience of world-class live performances and education programs that: honor the influence and advance the contributions of African-American artists; and advance emerging creative voices across cultural and artistic media Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.'s vision is to expand the reach of the Apollo Experience to a worldwide audience. The world famous Apollo Theater is so much more than a historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic accomplishment. With its rich history and continued significance, the Apollo Theater, considered the bastion of African-American culture and achievement, is one of the most fascinating chronicles in American history.
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https://www.apollotheater.org/
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- Entertainment Providers
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1934
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253 w 125 st
New York, New York 10027, US
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Shout out to our executive producer Kamilah Forbes for being featured on Politics NY list of Power Players in Arts & Culture! BRAVO "Ms. Forbes is a powerful leader, widely known for her ability and commitment to continue to highlight the ideas, complexities, and work of artists in the hip-hop community and beyond." Link below to read more: https://lnkd.in/etFzgRB9 #ApolloTheater #TheApollo #Apollo90
Power Players in Arts & Culture
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The Apollo Apprenticeship gives college students professional training to work alongside Apollo staff and learn to curate live events, performances, and digital presentations in the arts and entertainment industries, bringing the next generation of arts leaders to #TheApollo‼️ Swipe to learn more about one of this year’s Apprentices Naomi Jones. Naomi is an alumna of Barnard College (Class of 2023) and received a BA in Africana Studies. She’s originally from Brooklyn, New York. Naomi has been working as a Hip-Hop Dance Teaching Artist with ApolloEd Harlem since March of 2023 and is currently teaching dance to young people across NYC. Learn more about the Apollo Apprenticeship: https://lnkd.in/dHBQFgYG #ApolloTheater #TheApollo #Apollo90 #ApolloEducation #ApolloApprenticeship #ArtsEducation #HarlemNYC
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Our thanks to Playbill for the feature! Check out the article below to learn more about all the remarkable theaters and their impactful legacies:
5 Historically Black Theatres You Should Know
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Immerse yourself in the power of the ring shout. Tickets for the groundbreaking performance produced by National Black Theatre and The Apollo are now on sale. The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. One night only – June 1, 2024 Inspired by the historic ring shout—a ritual dance and rejuvenating movement originally practiced in the Americas by our enslaved ancestors— this groundbreaking performance will take you on a sonic journey echoing the resilience of Africans who found hope, strength, and possibility in the communal embrace of song and dance, with creative concept and direction by Jonathan McCrory. Prepare to be moved out of your seats with performances by visionary artists: Nona Hendryx, Abby Dobson, Toshi Reagon, Joel Thompson, Carlos Simon, Maleek Washington, Courtney Bryan, and Troy Anthony, as well as The American Composers Orchestra, led by Chelsea Tipton, II and NEWorks Voices of Inspiration choir led by Nolan Williams, Jr. guided by the poetic eloquence of Mahogany L. Browne.
Event Calendar - Apollo Theater
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Celebrate the opening of The Apollo Stages at The Victoria by dedicating a Signature Seat to your family, business, a special occasion or in honor of an Apollo legend. Make The Apollo’s next chapter part of your legacy today! Secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/evdEttRi
The Apollo's Signature Seat Campaign - Apollo Theater
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SAVE THE DATE!! The #ApolloSpringBenefit returns on Tuesday, JUNE 11, 2024‼️ This annual celebration of our legacy is our signature fundraising event, bringing together culture’s elite entertainment, business and philanthropic communities in support of #TheApollo! Proceeds from the Spring Benefit support The Apollo’s programs, education and community initiatives. Join us to celebrate 90 years of Black culture and creativity! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/ehqpNUf2
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TWO WEEKS AWAY The Apollo presents School Day Live: BOMBAZO DANCE CO: COOCBALE! Teachers bring your students to The Apollo to experience the enchanting sounds of Puerto Rico and explore the history of the island's first musical genre, Bomba. Register below: https://lnkd.in/dXYydygh
Bombazo Dance Company: Cocobale - Apollo Theater
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APOLLO NEWS: This week’s issue of The Cut featured The Apollo's own President & CEO, Michelle Ebanks Executive Producer, and Kamilah Forbes included in a FABULOUS lineup of the powerful Black women helping to shape Harlem's culture. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTjfusfw
The Women Who Run Harlem
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