Amateur Night at the Apollo, sponsored by Coca-Cola, returns on February 19th at 7:30 p.m. marking the 86th year of the signature program, and will introduce the new “Set It Off Man” Greginald Spencer. This season, contestants will compete for the chance to win this year’s Amateur Night champion title. Apollo Theater’s signature original, large-scale… Continue reading Amateur Night at the Apollo Kicks Off Its 86th Season February 19th
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Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month with a Free Open House, February 1st
Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month With a Free Open House Featuring film screenings, music, storytelling, and special performances Apollo Open House Free and Open to the Public February 1st from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. WHAT: This February, the world-famous Apollo Theater will kick off Black History Month with Apollo Open House:… Continue reading Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month with a Free Open House, February 1st
Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday
Singer, songwriter, activist and actor, Harry Belafonte will Celebrate his 93rd birthday on March 1st. In celebration of the momentous event, on March 1 in NYC at the famed Apollo Theatre, artists from all walks of life will come together to celebrate and perform. Aloe Blacc, Alice Smith , Macy Gray ,Talib Kweli, John Forté,… Continue reading Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday
The Billie Holiday Theatre Announces New Windows Festival
The Billie Holiday Theatre Artistic and Executive Director Dr. Indira Etwaroo announced the theatre’s inaugural New Windows Festival, a major highlight of The Billie’s 2019-2020 season. Forged in the sociocultural kiln of the Civil Rights and Black Arts Movements, this newly renovated historic landmark theater – theater home to the largest community of African Americans… Continue reading The Billie Holiday Theatre Announces New Windows Festival
Keke Wyatt & Avery Sunshine Star in ‘I’ve Cried the Blues’
Soul Singers Keke Wyatt & Avery*Sunshine Guest Star in “I’ve Cried the Blues” Musical at Warner Theatre on June 8th The Musical Story of a Lifetime (Washington, D.C.) May 2, 2019—Playwright Dennis Williams returns to the Washington, DC with one of his most creative production yet featuring Soul Singers KeKe Wyatt & Avery*Sunshine. The… Continue reading Keke Wyatt & Avery Sunshine Star in ‘I’ve Cried the Blues’