Apollo Theater
Address:
253 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Apollo Theater History
The Apollo Theater is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.
The Apollo Theater envisions a new American cannon centered on contributions to the performing arts by artists of the African diaspora, in America and beyond.
Shows at the Apollo Theater
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2009 | - | 12/12/2009 | |
News
Tanz der Vampire Will Return to Vienna in 2027 for 30th Anniversary
by Joshua Wright - Oct 22, 2026
Tanz der Vampire is heading back to Vienna. Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW) has confirmed that the Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze musical will be its next production at the Ronacher Theater, beginning in fall 2027.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 22, 2026
Tanz der Vampire is heading back to Vienna. Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW) has confirmed that the Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze musical will be its next production at the Ronacher Theater, beginning in fall 2027.
Comedy Night to Feature Corey Manning at Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
Playhouse on Park in West Hartford will present a comedy night headlined by Corey Manning, an Apollo Theater veteran, with opener Jess Miller performing live stand-up.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
Playhouse on Park in West Hartford will present a comedy night headlined by Corey Manning, an Apollo Theater veteran, with opener Jess Miller performing live stand-up.
Will Liverman Signs Publishing Deal with Just a Theory Press
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman announced a publishing partnership with Just a Theory Press, releasing three works including song cycles and arrangements of spirituals.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman announced a publishing partnership with Just a Theory Press, releasing three works including song cycles and arrangements of spirituals.
Photos: Will Liverman Announces Publishing Deal with Just a Theory Press
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Grammy-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman signed with Just a Theory Press, making his vocal works available in print and PDF, including collected songs and new song cycles.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Grammy-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman signed with Just a Theory Press, making his vocal works available in print and PDF, including collected songs and new song cycles.
Nygel D. Robinson and More Set for CHARMZ: THE OTHER REINDEER at Baltimore Center Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Baltimore Center Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer, a new Motown-inspired holiday musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Baltimore Center Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer, a new Motown-inspired holiday musical.
D-Nice Will Present THE FEAST at The Arena at Southlake
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026
D-Nice will present a two-night music residency featuring Queen Latifah, Too $hort, Machel Montano, David Banner, Digable Planets, Lloyd, Teedra Moses, and Bobby V at The Arena at Southlake in Morrow, Georgia.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026
D-Nice will present a two-night music residency featuring Queen Latifah, Too $hort, Machel Montano, David Banner, Digable Planets, Lloyd, Teedra Moses, and Bobby V at The Arena at Southlake in Morrow, Georgia.
LET 'EM EAT CAKE to Open at New York City Center's ENCORES! Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Opera Philadelphia's revival of the Gershwins' 1933 political satire, directed by Zack Winokur, will move to New York City Center following its Philadelphia premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Opera Philadelphia's revival of the Gershwins' 1933 political satire, directed by Zack Winokur, will move to New York City Center following its Philadelphia premiere.
SHAMILTON! to Play Pay What You May Shows at The Weidner
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
The improvised hip-hop musical parody from improv group Baby Wants Candy will perform two shows with a pay-what-you-may ticketing model at University Theatre on the UW-Green Bay campus.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
The improvised hip-hop musical parody from improv group Baby Wants Candy will perform two shows with a pay-what-you-may ticketing model at University Theatre on the UW-Green Bay campus.
Catherine Russell to Celebrate 70 At Jazz At Lincoln Center's Rose Theater With Cyndi Lauper
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
The 3x GRAMMY-nominated vocalist will perform two nights at the Rose Theater with special guest Cyndi Lauper, featuring longtime collaborators in a program shaped by Russell's influential jazz career.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
The 3x GRAMMY-nominated vocalist will perform two nights at the Rose Theater with special guest Cyndi Lauper, featuring longtime collaborators in a program shaped by Russell's influential jazz career.
Ain't Too Proud to Open Casa Mañana's Broadway Season
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Casa Mañana will present AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in Fort Worth, starring Curtis Wiley as Otis Williams, opening the theatre's 2026-27 Broadway season.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Casa Mañana will present AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in Fort Worth, starring Curtis Wiley as Otis Williams, opening the theatre's 2026-27 Broadway season.
Tickets for a 20 Promotion to Return to Chicago Offering $20 Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
The League of Chicago Theatres will bring back its Tickets for a 20 promotion, offering $20 tickets to select Chicago-area productions through Hot Tix using a discount code.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
The League of Chicago Theatres will bring back its Tickets for a 20 promotion, offering $20 tickets to select Chicago-area productions through Hot Tix using a discount code.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp and More Set for Upcoming Performances at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
Next week, 54 BELOW, will present Rent stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 54 Sings: Did You Bring a Condom? A Benefit for BC/EFA, 54 Sings Summerween and much more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
Next week, 54 BELOW, will present Rent stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 54 Sings: Did You Bring a Condom? A Benefit for BC/EFA, 54 Sings Summerween and much more!
FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE to Play 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
54 Below will host FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE, spotlighting the writing duo behind new musical BAKED, with performances by Sidney Dupont, Nora Schell, Alex Lugo and others, in person and via livestream.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
54 Below will host FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE, spotlighting the writing duo behind new musical BAKED, with performances by Sidney Dupont, Nora Schell, Alex Lugo and others, in person and via livestream.
BEYOND THE STARDUST to Open at The Flea With Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026
The Flea announced the cast of BEYOND THE STARDUST, an immersive nightlife show conceived by Niegel Smith and The Illustrious Blacks, featuring aerialists, vocalists, and dancers in an Afro-disco-space-punk production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026
The Flea announced the cast of BEYOND THE STARDUST, an immersive nightlife show conceived by Niegel Smith and The Illustrious Blacks, featuring aerialists, vocalists, and dancers in an Afro-disco-space-punk production.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026
2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026
2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.
Christine Hurley, James Dorsey and Damien Speranza to Join COMEDY NIGHT AT SLATER'S
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
Christine Hurley, a Boston comedy staple and Nick at Nite's 'America's Funniest Mom' finalist, will headline Comedy Night at Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA, joined by James Dorsey and host Damien Speranza.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
Christine Hurley, a Boston comedy staple and Nick at Nite's 'America's Funniest Mom' finalist, will headline Comedy Night at Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA, joined by James Dorsey and host Damien Speranza.
Terry Fator to Perform at ATG San Francisco's Curran Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator will bring his new road show, Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice to ATG San Francisco’s Curran Theatre for one performance only this fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator will bring his new road show, Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice to ATG San Francisco’s Curran Theatre for one performance only this fall.
A LITTLE LIGHT Musical To Be Presented This Pride Month At Apollo Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
West End Church will present a staged reading of A LITTLE LIGHT, a new musical by Derrick Byars, at the Apollo Theater as part of Apollo Works in Process. The show follows a Black queer teenager navigating faith, family, and first love.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
West End Church will present a staged reading of A LITTLE LIGHT, a new musical by Derrick Byars, at the Apollo Theater as part of Apollo Works in Process. The show follows a Black queer teenager navigating faith, family, and first love.
James Brown Bio-Musical in Development
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The life and career of Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is the subject of a new musical currently in development. The show will feature iconic James Brown hits including, “Please, Please, Please,” “Cold Sweat,” “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” “Get Up (I Feel Like Being) Sex Machine,” “The Payback,” “Living in America,” and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The life and career of Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is the subject of a new musical currently in development. The show will feature iconic James Brown hits including, “Please, Please, Please,” “Cold Sweat,” “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” “Get Up (I Feel Like Being) Sex Machine,” “The Payback,” “Living in America,” and more.
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