accessibility
Building Accessibility
Accessible Entrances
There is one accessible entrance at the front of The Apollo on W 125th Street.
Elevator
There is an elevator located midway through the main lobby on the first floor.
ADA Restrooms
There are three public ADA compliant unisex restrooms located in The Apollo’s Historic Theater lower lobby and two in the Soundstage lobby on the third floor.
mobility aids
Wheelchair Storage
Wheelchair storage is available in the theater. Designated areas change based on the event. Please inquire with the box office or an usher.
Walkers
Walkers are permitted inside The Apollo’s theaters. All walkers must remain in a designated area for the duration of the event.
Strollers
Strollers are permitted inside The Apollo’s theaters. All strollers must remain in a designated area for the duration of the event
Service Animals
There are no pets allowed inside The Apollo’s theaters with the exception of service dogs. A service dog is one that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, but not a dog whose sole purpose is to provide comfort or emotional support (a therapy dog). Please note that therapy dogs are not permitted, even with a doctor’s note.
Assisted Listening
Assistive listening devices (ADLs) are available on a first come, first served basis. To reserve an assistive listening device please fill out the form:
Accessible Parking
The below parking areas are located near The Apollo and are accessible. The Apollo does not endorse any particular parking lot and is not responsible for any aspect of the business agreement that takes place between the parking lot owners/management and their clients.
Park 127th LLC
- 340 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
311 West 127th
- Monday – Friday: 6:30am to 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 7am to 10:45pm (Garage closes at 11 pm)
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The Apollo celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Black women-led theatrical dance company and social activism ensemble, Urban Bush Women with a stunning visual exhibition in the Laura and Frank Baker Gallery. With special pop-up performances on select dates, Legacy, Lineage and Liberation: An Examination of Urban Bush Women’s Art-Making and Community Organizing Praxis contains rare photographs, performance footage, manuscripts, costumes and memorabilia from the groundbreaking ensemble’s 40-year history.
CREDITS
Lead Curators
Chanon Judson, Co-Artistic Director
Mame Diarra Speis, Co-Artistic Director
Curatorial Team
Jonathan D. Secor, Producer
Laura Stewart, Curatorial Consultant
Pia Monique Murray, Associate Producer
Burkindy, Visual Artist
Vince Ballantine, Visual Artist
Eddie Ballard, Installer
Jean Barberis, Lead Installer
Lizzy Cooper Davis, Scholar/Writer
Andrew Gordon, Installer
Nick Hussong, Video Compilation & Projection Design
Teya Juarez, SUNY Buffalo Research Assistant
Camille Lawrence, UBW Archivist
Nina Angela Mercer, Scholar/Writer
Makeda Smith, Marketing Director
Presented in Partnership with Urban Bush Women
ABOUT URBAN BUSH WOMEN:
Urban Bush Women is a groundbreaking Black women-led theatrical dance company and social activism ensemble, founded in 1984 by visionary choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar as an engine and an amplifier for the unheard stories of Black Women+. Today, under the artistic leadership of Chanon Judson and Mame Diarra Speis, UBW combines revolutionary performance, deep-healing community engagement, and ancestral knowledge from the African diaspora into a cultural force that is urgent, forward-looking, and essential.
UBW embraces the power of radical storytelling to activate social change. Whether creating genre-defying work for the stage, guiding the development of Black Women+ choreographers and producers, organizing for justice through art-making, or inspiring leaders across generations, UBW is an innovator, operating at the vanguard.
Urban Bush Women 40th Anniversary leadership funding is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Additional funding is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation.
Legacy, Lineage, and Liberation: An Examination of Urban Bush Women’s Art-Making and Community Organizing Praxis was made possible with additional support from the University at Buffalo.
Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at The Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan and more.
Join the fun with the weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers of a whole new roster of stars. Be a part of the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.
Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola, is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess and Set It Off Man Greginald Spencer. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!
Lyricist Lounge returns to the legendary Apollo stage to bring Hip-Hop front and center. Don’t miss Ghostface Killah featuring Cappadonna, Inspectah Deck and more to be announced. Join us for this one-night-only event.
The Apollo is hosting a Renovation Career Fair to connect Harlem residents with renovation careers, training, and certification programs; no previous certifications required. In addition to exploring available renovation job opportunities, our Career Fair will build a database of candidates for workforce training and future Apollo and community projects. The Career Fair will feature renovation subcontractors, and community organizations to support workforce re-entry and skills programs.
Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at The Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan and more.
Join the fun with the weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers of a whole new roster of stars. Be a part of the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.
Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola, is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess and Set It Off Man Greginald Spencer. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!
Presented in partnership with Bob Sumner (producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of Laff Mobb on Aspire), the Apollo Comedy Club celebrates these rich comedic roots with an evening of comedy on the Apollo’s Stages at the Victoria to serve as a late-night hotspot featuring the best emerging talent in comedy today.
The Apollo has a long history of launching the careers of countless legendary artists and performers in a variety of genres, including comedy. Comedic legends Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Monique, Jamie Foxx and Jackie Mabley (a.k.a. Moms) have all delighted audiences from the Apollo stage.
