The Apollo Theater is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the ...

The post Apollo Theater Closes For A Year: Here’s Why appeared first on Blavity. Harlem’s iconic and historic Apollo Theater is set to close for a year. Why? It’s undergoing its first large-scale ...

A few doors down, Forbes shows off the shining Victoria Theater, restored as part of the Apollo's expansion plan. The venue features two small stages, seating 99 and 199 guests each.

The building was completed in 1914, and renamed Apollo Theater in 1934. (ajay_suresh/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) The building started as a venue for burlesque performances, and was renamed Apollo Theater ...