The Apollo News

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents Ephrat Asherie Dance: Odeon on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 7:30pm.

Cuba's rich musical traditions explode onstage as three next-generation Cuban jazz artists converge for the first time on the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts Stage (The Soraya) on Saturday, April 21 for one performance only. Grammy-nominated, Afro-Latin percussionist-singer Pedrito Martinez brings his earth-shaking drumming, vocalist Dayme Arocena lets loose her powerful voice that breaks free like a cry from Havana, and Grammy-nominated, composer and producer Roberto Fonseca demonstrates why The New York Times called him "a charismatic spark plug of a pianist."

Assembly Festival (1-27 August) is delighted to announce more of its 2018 programme going on sale from 10am today (Thursday 22 March).

Amy Leon comes to The Apollo Music Cafe Friday, April 6, Listen to Her New Single 'On the Run,' Out Now!

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presentsEphrat Asherie Dance: Odeon on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 7:30pm.

Chester Gregory first made his mark in theatre portraying Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story (Black Ensemble Theatre). His performance earned critical acclaim throughout the nation, including the New York Times saying, "Gregory puts on a show of such physical and vocal dexterity that it's almost impossible to imagine that anyone elsecould do it."

Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are delighted to announce that individual tickets for HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that will ignite the stage of the Broadway Playhouse, will go on sale Friday, April 6, 2018. HEARTBREAK HOTEL, the live musical, will make its debut at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited engagement, running from June 30 through September 9, 2018.

Rising teen R&B/Pop singer, Cam Anthony competed on Fox's Showtime at the Apollo Thursday, March 29 and won the audience over with his cover of Ed Sheeran's “Thinking out Loud.” 

All-star hit-maker Flo Rida continues to churn out hits, releasing his newest single “Sweet Sensation,” following on the heels of the recently released single “Dancer” – the video for which already boasts over 3.9 million views. Last week marked the historic 10th anniversary of Flo Rida's debut album “Mail On Sunday,” which featured smash hit “Low.” Flo reflected on this landmark moment in an in-depth interview with Billboard. To celebrate this milestone, this past Monday, March 26th was “Flo Rida Day” in the rapper's native Miami, FL. “Sweet Sensation” and “Dancer” are the follow up singles to recently released “Hola” featuring Maluma – the video for which has amassed over 110 million views. Flo Rida rounded out an all-star 2017 with an appearance at the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards as well as a performance of “Hola” during the 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Flo Rida will perform “Hola” along with “Low” next week during his pre-recorded performance on Showtime At the Apollo.

IFC announced new details for the highly-anticipated third season of Documentary Now!, the critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated original comedy series created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers and Rhys Thomas. Known for lovingly paying homage to the world of documentaries, the series is returning with seven new episodes and begins production this June. Executive produced by Lorne Michaels and produced by Broadway Video, DOCUMENTARY NOW! Season 3 is set to air on IFC in early 2019.

A Free Sample Showing of BOJANGLES A New Musical by James E./Prez Carter

The Muny announced today that Grammy Award-winner Nathan Lee Graham will play the title role in The Wiz. Starring alongside Graham will be Jared Grimes as Scarecrow, Mykal Kilgore as Lion and James T. Lane as Tinman. In its first Muny staging in 36 years, The Wiz is the second production of the historic outdoor theatre's centennial season. The Wiz is directed by Denis Jones and choreographed by Camille A. Brown with music direction by Darryl Archibald. The Wiz is proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.

Initial casting has been announced for The Muny's production of THE WIZ - part of their 100th season. Grammy Award winner Nathan Lee Graham will star as The Wizard, Jared Grimes will portray the scarecrow, Mykal Kilgore will ring to life the Lion, and James T. Lane will ease on down the road as the Tinman.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College concludes its 2017-18 Kumble Theater season with the much-anticipated return of Step Afrika!, performing two shows on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 3pm & 8pm.

Opera Grand Rapids will host a "Night Beneath the Stars" gala fundraiser in celebration of its 50th Anniversary, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on May 18 at the Van Andel Institute.

What does it mean to be a woman in the times of the #metoo and #timesup movements? What would our historical sisters have to say about it? From Sappho and Hildegard von Bingen to present day, this classical cabaret explores some of the innermost thoughts, desires, dreams, and experiences of women through music and poetry. Opera on Tap makes its' Flea debut as an Anchor Partner, presenting a diverse program of classical song in their signature fresh, heartfelt, and entertaining style.  

Another 28 incredible shows have gone on sale at Pleasance Edinburgh! With 51 shows now on sale, 2018 promises to be one of Pleasance's most exciting years to date. Comedy, theatre, circus, puppetry and much more fill this year's programme with a dazzling selection of entertainment.

GOLDSTEIN, the new musical about family, with music and lyrics by Michael Roberts and a book by Charlie Schulman, will begin previews Off-Broadway on Monday, April 26th at the Actors Temple Theatre (339 West 47 St -between 8th and 9th Avenues), where it is settled in for an open-ended run

Genre defying R&B/Soul goddess Deva Mahal is set to release her much-anticipated debut album Run Deep on March 23 via Motéma Music, fresh off the success of her self-titled introductory EP. Run Deep was produced by Scott Jacoby (Vampire Weekend, José James, Coldplay), with two tracks produced by Jarrett Wetherell (Beyonce/FKA Twigs). The album is available to pre-order now with the track 'It's Down to You' available as an instant grat.

When Opera Philadelphia's inaugural Festival O launched the present season, the opera world responded with a standing ovation, welcoming it as 'one of the most enjoyable additions to the fall calendar in years'