Apollo Membership

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Explore the Benefits of Membership

The Apollo Theater relies on the annual support of loyal donors. To acknowledge their generous contributions, members receive benefits, such as invitations to special events, access to historic tours, early access to purchase tickets, exclusive member discounts, and much more.

Ready to join? Select a membership level below. For more information about membership, please contact us at [email protected]

Apollo Monthly Supporter - $10/month

(fully tax-deductible)

Monthly supporters show their support of the theater with automated recurring donations each month, which is 100% tax-deductible. Supporters receive:

  • 10% discount on all Amateur Night and Apollo Presents shows
  • 10% discount at the Apollo gift shop (online or in-person) **
  • Subscription to the Apollo A-List featuring the inside scoop on all things Apollo
  • Personalized Apollo membership card

Apollo Friend - $250

($210 is tax-deductible)

  • Access to Members Only pre-sale tickets for Apollo Presents programs
  • Exclusive Member discounts to select Apollo Presents Mainstage performances
  • Complimentary tickets for you and a guest to Billy (Mr. Apollo) Mitchell’s legendary historic tours *
  • 10% discount at the Apollo gift shop year-round**
  • 50% off at the Apollo gift shop during Member Month (includes annual 10% discount) **
  • Complimentary access to all ticketed programs on the Apollo Digital Stage
  • Personalized Apollo membership card

Apollo Patron - $500

($460 is tax-deductible)

All of the above plus:

  • An invitation for you and a guest to one (1) Membership reception per artistic season.
  • Event includes pre-performance refreshments and a conversation with Apollo Leadership
  • Access to premium seats for Apollo world-famous Amateur Night shows*

Apollo Ambassador - $1000

($960 is tax-deductible)

All of the above plus:

  • Personalized ticket concierge with access to VIP seats for Apollo Presents mainstage performances
  • An invitation for you and a guest to all Membership receptions in the artistic season. Event includes pre-performance refreshments and a conversation with Apollo Leadership
  • Name recognition in the Apollo Annual Report
  • Access to reserved seating for you and a guest to one Apollo Music Café and one Apollo Comedy Club show per year

Apollo Visionary - $2500

($2,380 is tax-deductible)

All of the above plus:

  • Copy of the book ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Shaped American Entertainment’ (for new members only) ***
  • Two complimentary tickets to Amateur Night’s semi-final show
  • Artist Meet and Greet at select Apollo Presents shows (subject to artist approval)
  • Name recognition in Apollo Presents Mainstage performance programs

Subject to availability. Reservations required.
** Membership must be valid for gift shop purchases online or in person.


*** Membership gifts are a one-time offer for new members and not on renewals.


Membership fees do not include payment for tickets to events
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Member benefits are subject to change and will be updated in 2022 to include benefits for Apollo’s Victoria Theater.

The Apollo Theater participates in the city-wide IDNYC program, where membership provides access to 35 Museums and Cultural Institutions in New York City. To find out more about IDNYC Membership, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page.

IDNYC Memberships are valid for one year.

Interested in supporting the Apollo Theater at a higher level? Click here to learn more about the Apollo’s exclusive donor society, the Legends Circle.

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