There is a rich tradition of Black composers, conductors, and musicians in classical music, from William Grant Still, Scott Joplin, and Florence Price to Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman. Dr. Howard Watkins, renowned pianist and Assistant Conductor at the Metropolitan...
Soul Science Lab: Soundtrack '63 Apollo School Day Live introduces the “Apollo Experience” to new generations of young theater-goers while providing exciting opportunities to learn about the arts, history, and culture. Connect your classroom to the soul of American culture...
Featuring Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theater An Apollo tradition for more than 15 years, the annual Kwanzaa Celebration returns to bring together families and to create and build communities in an uplifting evening of celebration and reflection. Featuring the Forces of Nature Dance Theater under the leadership of Abdel Salaam and hosted by...
Update: Out of an abundance of caution for our guests, performers and audience during the current COVID-19 surge, the in-person Uptown Hall: MLK, Activism and the Arts event on January 9th has been canceled. Please tune in to the virtual broadcast on the Apollo Digital Stage or WNYC’s The Takeaway on Monday, January 17th. For...
Presented in partnership with Bob Sumner (producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of LaffMobb on Aspire), the Apollo Comedy Club celebrates these rich comedic roots with an evening of comedy on the Apollo’s intimate Soundstage to serve as a late-night hotspot featuring the best emerging talent in comedy today. Don't miss Rob Stapleton, Ambur James,...
Liv Warfield’s powerhouse performances are akin to witnessing Tina Turner, Sade, and James Brown all in one. Her commanding vocals and enormous stage presence have allowed her to perform and record with music royalty from Prince and Lionel Richie to Cyndi Lauper and Nancy Wilson. From her days as a member of Prince's New Power...
Apollo Young Producers present In Service: Young Changemakers The Apollo Young Producers are a dynamic group of alumni from the Apollo’s high school and college programs that curate a series of events for young people; the Community Meet Up was created as a space to share resources, find support, and discuss their experiences. These...
For more than eight decades, the Apollo has served as a gathering place and convener for local community residents as well as people from across New York City. That tradition continues as the Apollo partners with WNYC in an annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in collaboration with the March on Washington...
Teaching and Learning with the Apollo Apollo in the Classroom series offers a unique opportunity for educators and school administrators from around the country to engage with Apollo teaching artists and other educators. Learn about Apollo’s impact while highlighting significant performers who have advanced the arts and entertainment landscape. This presentation focuses on Jazz through the lens of Apollo’s iconic...
Teaching and Learning at the Apollo Apollo in the Classroom series offers a unique opportunity for educators and school administrators from around the country to engage with Apollo teaching artists and other educators. Learn about Apollo’s impact highlighting significant performers who have advanced the arts and entertainment landscape. This presentation will focus on Rhythm and...
There is a rich tradition of Black composers, conductors, and musicians in classical music, from William Grant Still, Scott Joplin, and Florence Price to Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman. Dr. Howard Watkins, renowned pianist and Assistant Conductor at the Metropolitan Opera, explores this lineage by curating a recital delving into the rich repertoire of Black...
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