The world famous Apollo Theater’s celebrating our 75th Anniversary with the following events during Black History Month…and beyond:



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In celebration of African American History Month, New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, in conjunction with the Apollo Theater Foundation and Screen Actors Guild, will present “Careers in Entertainment: African American Perspectives” at the world famous Apollo Theater. The panel will be made up of prominent members of the African American entertainment community, including those currently featured on “Made in NY” television shows, as they discuss the successes they have enjoyed in the past, where they are presently in their careers, and what they think is in store for their future and the future of African-Americans in film, television and theatre.



“Careers in Entertainment: African American Perspectives” will provide students and interested New Yorkers with first-hand accounts of how the panelists got started in their careers and how they view the changing landscape of opportunities available to the African American entertainment community. The discussion will be moderated by Commissioner Katherine Oliver; a Q&A session and reception will follow.



Expected Panelists include:

NANCY GILES – Contributor (CBS News Sunday Morning), Actress (Joshua, “Law & Order”)

AMANI MARTIN – Director of Production (HBO Sports), Director/Producer (“Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel”)

DARYL MITCHELL – Actor (“Ed,” Galaxy Quest)

LANCE REDDICK* – Actor (“Fringe,” “The Wire”)

TAMARA TUNIE* – Actor (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”), Producer (Spring Awakening)

EAMONN WALKER – Actor (“Kings,” “Oz”)

Panelists marked with an asterisk (*) are tentatively scheduled to appear.

The panel is on February 26 at 6pm. It is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. RSVP to rsvp@film.nyc.gov by Tuesday, February 24th. An RSVP does not guarantee a seat. Doors open at 5:30pm. Panelists are subject to availability.



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Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert: Community Sing with Gospel for Teens

The Gospel for Teens Choir will join host Vy Higginsen at the Apollo Theater’s Soundstage for a free Community Sing Neighborhood Concert where audience members are invited to come together and sing along with the choir. Higginsen, the writer/producer/director of the musical Mama, I Want to Sing, founded the Mama Foundation for the Arts and its Gospel for Teens Program, which teaches aspiring teenagers about the importance of gospel music as an art form.

Date: Friday, March 13

Time:6:30 PM

Free. Reservation required. 212-531-5363



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Amateur Night Open Auditions

The audition is open to singers, dancers, comedians and musicians of all ages and musical styles. For this audition set, we especially encourage non-singing/rapping acts such as dancers, musicians, magicians, comedians, roller-skaters, animal trainers, etc. Each contestant will have up to 90 seconds to audition. Singers can bring a track or sing a cappella. We will NOT have a band in house. Musicians should bring their own instruments. Dancers should bring a cassette or CD for their performance. All auditions should be in good taste. (212) 531-5370 for more information

Date: Saturday, March 14

Time: Doors open at 10:00AM

Free. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Only the first 200 acts will be seen.



The 75th Anniversary Season is made possible by

The Edward and Leslye Phillips Family Foundation

Presenting Sponsor





All shows listed are at The Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th Street , New York , NY 10027 Tickets for ticketed shows are available through the Apollo Theater Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com/apollotheater. All information listed is subject to change. Please visit www.ApolloTheater.org for additional information