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The Apollo is seeking the best singers, dancers, comedians, rappers, spoken word artists, variety acts, and musicians to compete in the 2024-2025 season of Amateur Night at the Apollo.
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, James Brown, and Stevie Wonder to Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, and Machine Gun Kelly.
Those chosen from the audition will have the chance to perform and compete for the grand prize of up to $20,000.
Renowned DJ, artist, and photographer D-Nice returns home to New York for an iconic 5th Anniversary Celebration of Club Quarantine. A multigenerational and multi-genre experience, Club Quarantine is a global celebration of music, life, and love. Since its inception, CQ has been a cultural linchpin, serving as a catalyst for innovation in music and social media to create a wholly unique event.
Now, Club Quarantine Live returns to The Apollo’s Historic Theater for a once-in-a-lifetime evening with D-Nice at home in Harlem. Join The Apollo, BrandNice, and legendary DJ D-Nice in celebrating five years of community, connection, and culture.
A Musical Journey Through Appalachian Elegy: Poetry and Place
Apollo New Works artist, vocalist, composer Martha Redbone teams up with longtime collaborator composer, pianist, producer Aaron Whitby to celebrate the words of bell hooks in their developmental work-in-process Guardian Spirit: The Poetry of bell hooks, a multidisciplinary musical exploration of bell hooks’ landmark work, Appalachian Elegy: Poetry and Place. Known for their powerful and award-winning settings of poets Ntozake Shange in for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuff, Drama Desk Award 2019; Broadway revival 2022 and William Blake, album The Garden of Love: Songs of William Blake, Redbone and Whitby channel bell hooks’ meditative, confessional, and political lyricism into a genre-defying soundscape that echoes the spirit of her Kentucky roots and heritage she shares with Redbone.
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 at The Apollo 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.
Harmonicist Frédéric Yonnet plays an instrument many have owned, but few have mastered. Originally from France, Yonnet is regarded as one of the most talented and innovative harmonica players on the international music scene.
Upright bassist Endea Owens headlines the Apollo Music Café with her red-hot smoking band, The Cookout. For all you jazz lovers looking for a feast, this night at the café is a banquet.
The competition heats up as winners from the first round of Amateur Night return for a chance to advance one step closer to the $20,000 grand prize. 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. and Jazmine Sullivan.
Join 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. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!
Join The Apollo and Jason Moran for a soul-stirring evening of music and breathtaking imagery featuring the music of Jazz legend Duke Ellington and the work of iconic photographer Gordon Parks.
Witness Apollo Works in Process’ presentation of Tonya Pinkins’ theatrical work, Jeffrey Manor at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria. This searing exploration of Black womanhood explores the lengths a family will go to preserve their legacy and love for one another. Set in the textured tapestry of the South Side of Chicago, Jeffrey Manor is a testament to the strength and resilience of Black womanhood.
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AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO: JOIN THE PARTY
Introduced in 1934, Amateur Night at The Apollo is known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences. The classic talent competition attracts performers from around the world and has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald to Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, D’Angelo, Jazmine Sullivan, and Machine Gun Kelly. Join 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 of up to $20,000. Amateur Night is a family-friendly show, great for all ages, and also includes the Child Stars of Tomorrow competition where performers under 18 years of age vie for a chance to win $5,000.
Membership At The Apollo
The Apollo has been a dynamic force in American culture for artists and audiences since 1934. It is home for so many – and we invite you to JOIN OUR LEGACY by becoming a member today. Join now and get exclusive benefits, including insider access to performances, behind-the-scenes events, and insight on future projects.
APOLLO Education
The Apollo offers engaging music, dance, and theater instruction while highlighting its rich history and ongoing significance to Harlem and Black culture. Programs are inquiry-based, interactive, and interdisciplinary, and Apollo School Programs connect to national, state, and local arts and academic standards.
Discover more about The Apollo’s workshops and residencies, School Tours, School Day Live performances, distance learning options, and partnerships and special projects.
The Apollo Theater Academy provides opportunities for young adults in the performing arts and entertainment fields through workshops, internships, apprenticeships, and events.
- The Arts Administration Internship explores the impact of arts administration on live and recorded productions at The Apollo, where students develop a concept for the signature summer event, Teen Takeover.
- The Technical Stage Production Internship assigns students to work with members of The Apollo’s production crew, where they gain experience applying technical elements of theater such as lighting design, videography, audio engineering, carpentry, and production design to live and recorded stage productions.
- The Apprenticeship program provides college students and recent graduates with training and mentorship as they work with Apollo staff to design, implement, and produce their own projects and/or events.
With Professional Learning workshops, Apollo Education energizes, inspires, and provides K-12 educators with resources and hands-on activities to connect the arts to classroom curricula, all while meeting educational and arts standards.
Professional Learning workshops are available to educators from all grade levels and disciplines. Workshops are intended to benefit both educators and their students and to provide educators with methods and strategies for teaching and learning through the arts and across disciplines. The Apollo is a NYS-approved provider for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits.
Apollo Stories is an interactive digital learning hub for high school educators who want to spark critical thinking in the minds of their students. It provides lesson plans, resources, and activities that explore justice, culture, and identity. The inaugural lessons are built around The Apollo’s world premiere stage adaptation of Ta Nehisi-Coates' Between the World and Me.
Geared towards activating and amplifying the voices of high school-aged students, the program gives young people a framework to understand and navigate issues of contemporary America and reflects The Apollo’s commitment to utilizing the arts and humanities to foster conversation centered on the Black experience.
Apollo School Tours highlight the legendary history and performers of The Apollo, and the impact on music and performing arts development. All tours are thematic, inquiry-based, interactive, and use multimedia. They also connect to national, state, and local arts and academic standards. Bring your students to experience the legacy and learn the history of The Apollo!
For questions, please email The Apollo at school.programs@apollotheater.org.
APOLLO RENOVATION + TRANSFORMATION
Today, as the largest nonprofit performing arts institution dedicated to celebrating Black art and creativity, The Apollo is embarking on its first major renovation and restoration of the Historic Theater. This transformation will honor its extraordinary legacy while creating a state-of-the-art facility that inspires and uplifts the next generation.
This monumental effort is powered by The Apollo Rising 2.0 Capital Campaign—a groundbreaking investment in The Apollo’s organizational, physical, and programmatic infrastructure, made possible by the generosity of donors and the Harlem community.
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New York, NY 10027
New York, NY 10027
Harlem residents, employees, business owners, and students can save 50% on tickets to select performances throughout the season!
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No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.
