The Apollo News

The album 11-11 Beautiful Day marks a triumphant return for vocalist Tiffany Bynoe, and a reward for staying to her spiritual calling and artistic vision.

Actress, recording artist and TV personality Adrienne Houghton will co-host SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO. The all new holiday-themed episode will feature performances by Snoop Dogg & Boyz II Men, Fifth Harmony and DMX, and airs Thursday, Dec. 14 at 8/7c (New Time), on FOX

59E59 Theaters hosts CROSS THAT RIVER, a new musical composed by renowned jazz artist Allan Harris, with a book by Mr. Harris & Pat Harris, and directed by Regge Life. Produced by Love Productions Records, CROSS THAT RIVER began performances on Thursday, November 30 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 31. Press Opening is tonight, December 6 at 7:15 PM.

Four projects representing diverse world voices, each with bold and independent visions of how art can elevate the human experience, comprise this year's selected projects for the two-week Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), convening December 3-17, 2017, with a public performance of another project slated for December 9. The Theatre Labs process is rigorous and generative. Dedicated to the creation and development of forward-thinking theater; projects are cast individually, rehearsed daily and benefit from concentrated, uninterrupted time and resources.

In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

Four projects representing diverse world voices, each with bold and independent visions of how art can elevate the human experience, comprise this year's selected projects for the two-week Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), convening December 3-17, 2017, with a public performance of another project slated for December 9.

Last night (30 November 2017), the West End Company of Annie officially welcomed Meera Syal who now plays the role of Miss Hannigan in the hit musical at the Piccadilly Theatre. Syal celebrated with friends and family, including Lolita Chakrabarti, Sean Foley, Nitin Ganatra, Twiggy and Leigh Lawson and Nicola Walker, as well as fellow cast members. Syal will play the role of Miss Hannigan for the duration of the run which concludes, as previously announced, on 18 February 2018 at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Writers in Performance is a 12-week writing and performance workshop hosted by BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, culminating in two public presentations.

In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theater makes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro.

In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

In what has become an 'enjoyable tradition during the holiday season' (The New York Times), Ballet Hisp nico in collaboration with the Apollo Theatermakes its annual return to the Apollo stage on December 1-2, 2017, led by Eduardo Vilaro. Three inspiring works reflect on the migrant experience, the tragedy of marginalization and the resilience and triumph of the human spirit to capture contemporary Latino culture through movement. The performances are supported by Goya Foods, Lead Sponsor of Ballet Hisp nico.

59E59 Theaters hosts CROSS THAT RIVER, a new musical composed by renowned jazz artist Allan Harris, with a book by Mr. Harris & Pat Harris, and directed by Regge Life. Produced by Love Productions Records, CROSS THAT RIVER begins performances tonight, November 30, for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 31.

The Natural Four was his group and in his newly released memoirs 'Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer' (ISBN: 978-0998795003) he takes us on an intimate trek through his life and times.

A new work by Arizona State University School of Music Professor of Practice Daniel Bernard Roumain is re-shaping what the world thought Opera could be. The critically acclaimed work titled 'We Shall Not Be Moved' is a 'rare piece in the operatic world a multi-disciplinary work created by artists of color that addresses race relations in America...' according to Lynne MacDonald, a communications specialist at the School of Music.

Tonight's the night! Meteor Shower officially opens tonight, Wednesday, November 29 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.). Meteor Shower stars Emmy Award winners Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key, both in their Broadway debut, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, and is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.

Award-winning stand-up comedian, Celebrity Juice regular and host of The Chris Ramsey Show and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), CHRIS RAMSEY announces a brand new live tour for 2018, with 52 nationwide dates

Check out the first trailer for Bruno Mars' highly anticipated TV special BRUNO MARS: 24K MAGIC LIVE AT THE APOLLO. The special airs November 29th on CBS at 10pm ET.

CBS and Atlantic Records have partnered with multiple GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, director, musician and two-time Super Bowl Halftime performer Bruno Mars to premiere his first primetime television special, BRUNO MARS: 24K MAGIC LIVE AT THE APOLLO, Today, Nov. 29 (10:00-11:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

A family classic has been given a fresh twist in Connecticut's own A Connecticut Christmas Carol by LJ Fecho and Michael O'Flaherty. Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to fresh, innovative works with this new musical infused with Connecticut flavor. A Connecticut Christmas Carol runs now through December 30, 2017 at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn.

San Francisco's adventurous, award-winning devised theater ensemble Mugwumpin returns next year in the world premiere of IN EVENT OF MOON DISASTER, an immersive theater experience about space exploration, contingency planning and the watchful eye of the Moon. Co-presented by Z Space in association with Intersection for the Arts, In Event of Moon Disaster opens in previews on January 3 and runs through January 28. The opening night is scheduled for Friday, January 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, $15 for previews, and may be purchased online at zspace.org/moondisaster or by phone at 415-626-0453.