Apollo Theater

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!

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!

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

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!!

Amazing historical theater in the heart of a Harlem. I took my mom to see Luenell. The performance was great and the audience’s vibe was fun and welcoming.

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

Amateur Night is great. Small intimate theater . Not a,bad seat in the house. Also the Uptown Hall Events are informative and great panels

The Apollo is a historic venue loved by concert-goers of all ages. Every seat is a good seat.

Very nice and informative tour with Mr. APOLLO Himself (Billy Mitchell). He was wonderful with the kids and had tons of stories.

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

Bought standing room tickets and was moved to the orchestra level to fill seats. Sweet deal!

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 .

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

Awesome intimate and historical venue . If you're seeing a show in the summer, there's no AC so dress light!

This historic venue hosted America's first-ever “Gorillaz Festival ," during which the band--a.k.a. Damon Albarn with accompanying animations--played every song on their "Demon Days" album.

after 12 years in NYC i finally went. wow! what a feeling! i could feel and smell the deep history of this place. i loved it and will be there very very often! this feels like a real theatre !! like th

Very energetic show! Pumps you up and makes you laugh hard! Audience centered entertainment for sure!

Some of the greatest musicians perform here. Check out the online what's on list.

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!

Amazing place, breathing history. Was there for their legendary Amateur Night and loved it!

Variety program Showtime at the Apollo may have established this venue as a household name, but it’s roots help define American pop music .

I go to a lot of shows, and I have to say, this is the nicest and friendliest venue staff I've come across

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

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.

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

The Apollo Theater in New York City is one of the most famous music halls in the United States , and the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African-American performers .

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

Great venue! Friendly staff . Well organized for unfamiliar folks. Reasonable prices!!

The box office is open, and its packed for amateur night . Definitely a ton of fun with a group of friends.

The Apollo is one of the most famous music venues in the US. It is a nationally registered historic space, and was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a television show showcasing new talent. Read more

Great concert location! Sound is good!

One of the most important stages in all the world, well worth the pilgrimage.

Went there to see Black Violin LOVED THEM????????????????as for the apollo itself they do a strict bag check nothing allow in sound system sounds good

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?

Apollo historic tours connect the past, the present and the future of our legendary venue, revealing the significant contributions of African-Americans and Latinos to the birth of global popular cultu Read more

Be inspired by their amazing shows. Or expand your artistic talents by signing up for a masterclass.

On bucket lists for many New Yorkers that never get to it. On the right nights, it's transcendent.

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.

Leave this venue and walk almost directly across the street and buy yourself an exclusive pair of sneakers from The House of Hoops then reward yourself with some sneaker cleaner and maybe 100 other bl

Legendary Black History. #Harlem

#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

amateur night is super fun! cheer on your faves or boo the ones you don't like

Go to the Amateur night - boo and shout for your favorites on Tuesday nights.

Beautiful, historic theater . Stage is much smaller than I imagined.

where Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald won the popular Amateur Night , which still boasts standing-room-only audiences every Wednesday night.

If you love music , this is a great place to listen to new talent....

If you can, take a backstage tour with Mr. Apollo.

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

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.

Seats allow you to see the whole stage no matter where you sit