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The @TODAYshow and @alroker stopped by our legendary #ApolloTheater for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the venue’s first full-scale renovation, learning firsthand how Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is helping set the stage for The Apollo’s next act‼️

Long week? Unwind at #ApolloComedyClub on Thursday, April 9 with the hottest emerging comedians in the game. We've got a 🔥 lineup featuring SOFIA NEGRON, DEZZ WHITE, SHAWN HARVEY, hosted by LARRY LANCASTER‼️Come for the jokes, stay for the vibes. apollotheater.org/event/apollo-c…

They carried the electrifying spirit of our stage into living rooms across the nation, introducing rising stars, celebrating icons, & making millions feel Harlem from wherever they were, reminding the world that we have always been a place for Black excellence.❤️

Kiki welcomed the world to #ShowtimeAtTheApollo, co-hosting alongside legends like Steve Harvey, Sinbad, Mo’Nique, Mark Curry, Rudy Rush, Rick Aviles, and Christopher Reid.

With profound sadness, we honor the life and legacy of #KikiShepard. She was a cherished member of The Apollo family and the incomparable voice and presence that helped define our stage for a generation. For more than 15 years.

Immerse yourself in intimate scene readings and poetry drawn from Hardwick’s powerful body of work. Celebrate the icons who built the stage we stand on. Learn more: apollotheater.org/event/living-l…

In celebration of the 100-year legacy of the @SchomburgCenter, We’re honoring 1 of Harlem’s own legendary theater artist & cultural architect #GwendolenHardwick, a force who has spent over 4 decades creating space for Black women’s voices to rise, resonate, & take center stage‼️

Join us in sending our best wishes to Teyana Taylor and Miles Caton, two amazingly talented Apollo alums who are nominated at the #Oscars! The care they put into bringing our stories to life on screen can’t be overstated. Whatever happens tonight, the culture has already won!

A post-screening conversation moderated by Aaron Flagg featuring filmmaker Susan Wittenberg, Nicola Murphy Dubey of @IrishRep, and featured dancer Kaitlyn Sardin as they dive deeper into the rhythms that connect us. apollotheater.org/event/two-road…

Saturday, March 14: Experience a special screening of TWO ROADS, a powerful film tracing the 200-year cultural exchange between Irish and African American communities through the shared language of music and dance.

Friday, April 10: From Lotus Avenue to the A-train, @ELHAE makes a quick stop in Harlem for an acoustic performance that blends alternative R&B with Hip-Hop. Discover new music at #ApolloMusicCafé. apollotheater.org/event/amc-elhae

Grab the hottest ticket in Harlem! apollotheater.org/event/apollo-c…

Thursday, April 9: Jumpstart your weekend with a fun night of laughter, drinks, and tasty bites with the dopest emerging comedians today at #ApolloComedyClub, featuring SOFIA NEGRON, DEZZ WHITE, SHAWN HARVEY, hosted by LARRY LANCASTER. Come for the jokes, stay for the vibes.

#GwendolenHardwick, a force who has spent over 4 decades creating space for Black and queer women’s voices to rise, resonate, and take center stage. Learn more: apollotheater.org/event/living-l…

In celebration of the 100-year legacy of the @SchomburgCenter, We’re honoring one of Harlem’s own legendary theater artist, writer, and cultural architect. 

Did you know Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is a theater buf?? 🎭 ❤️ So of course when she stopped by The Apollo to for her 2024 book tour, host Gail King joined her in a tribute to Stephanie Mills and The Wiz! 🎤✨ #WomensHistoryMonth

Stay for a post-screening conversation moderated by Aaron Flagg featuring filmmaker Susan Wittenberg, Nicola Murphy Dubey of Irish Repertory Theatre, and featured dancer Kaitlyn Sardin as they dive deeper into the rhythms that connect us. apollotheater.org/event/two-roads

From banjo rambles to tap rhythms, banjo master Mick Moloney and choreographer Lenwood Sloan uncover a story of connection, resistance, and joy that helped shape American culture‼️

Join us for a special screening of #TWOROADS, a powerful film tracing the 200-year cultural exchange between Irish and African American communities through the shared language of music and dance.

Pull up with your crew, warm up those pipes, and get ready for a night of nostalgia and laughter. apollotheater.org/event/melanin-…

Expect live hosts, themed props, character moments, and plenty of sing-along energy as we celebrate the film that gave us #DelorisVanCartier, unforgettable vocals, and a young #LaurynHill reminding the class exactly what star power looks like.

It’s time to get back in the habit. 🎬🍿 If you grew up quoting “If you wanna be somebody, if you wanna go somewhere…” or still get chills when the choir flips “Oh Happy Day,” this night is for you!