The Apollo News

Following the announcement of the sixth cast for 2:22 A Ghost Story, Producer Runaway Entertainment has released photos from rehearsals ahead of the first preview on 14 May. 

Celebrity Girlfriend Draft opens June 22nd, 2023 at Thymele Arts.

Malian master guitarist, vocalist, and social activist Vieux Farka Touré returns to the NYC stage after his 2016 WMI performance at (le) poisson rouge - this time as part of our Let's Dance series.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the opening of the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 5, 2023, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. 

The Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, also known as “The SASSY Awards”, is open to singers over the age of 18, of all genders and nationalities, from anywhere in the world, and not signed by a major label. Entrants are judged on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation, and ability to swing.

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents jazz piano virtuoso Matthew Whitaker on Sunday, May 21 at 7 pm at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

The Apollo announced this year's Spring Benefit honorees. The historic organization's largest annual fundraising event will return on Monday, June 12, 2023 themed “The Next Movement”.

The UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY will star Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper.

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, in association with Pepatián Bronx Arts ColLABorative, will present From Poor to Rico, a one-woman show written and performed by the Emmy Award-winning poet, musician and storyteller Caridad De La Luz, known as La Bruja (The Good Witch).

New casting has been announced for Hamilton in the West End, who will have their first performance at the Victoria Palace Theatre on 19 June 2023 where tickets are currently on sale to 2 March 2024.

Contemporary jazz-fusion master Kamasi Washington comes to City Winery Boston for a four-show run featuring singer Ami Taf Ra  May 9-11.

Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the first event in the company's May Concert series on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. – “AMANDA McBROOM: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.” The legendary singer-songwriter and actress will captivate audiences with her stunning voice and masterful songwriting in an intimate and unforgettable performance.

See the full list of winners at the 2023 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards.

Patti LuPone will lead a glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. See how to purchase tickets!

As The Phantom of the Opera ends its record-breaking run today on Broadway, the original Phantom, Michael Crawford shared a tribute to the show...

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced that, due to phenomenal demand, they are adding an extra five dates to their first ever live UK and Ireland tour for 2023.

Leading music and arts festival Latitude festival returns to the ​​picturesque grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk, on 20-23 July 2023.

Casting has been announced for the fifth West End  transfer of Danny Robins' edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story, which will move from the Lyric to the Apollo, just next door!

Wilbury Theatre Group starts performances of the Rhode Island premiere of Indecent by Paula Vogel, directed by Susie Schutt Thursday, April 13. See photos from the production.

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced the first ever live tour of their critically acclaimed podcast, Off Menu.