Alongside the Regal Theatre in Chicago, the Apollo Theatre was the mecca for up-and-coming black entertainers. Located at 253 West 125th rue Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Frederick Douglas Boulevard in Harlem, the Apollo has been the mecca in black entertainment for nearly 70 years. The Apollo Theater opened its doors to the black community on January 16, 1934; in addition, to showcasing up-and-coming talent among black entertainers such as the Jackson 5, Ella Fiztgerald, Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson. This historical theatre has practically launched the careers of these legendary black entertainers; in addition, to being a historical landmark.
Just about every black entertainer have gained local notariety performing at the Apollo whether it's the Motown Revue concert tours, ou weekly amatuer night. During the eary "'60's", the Motown Revue concert would often play there on numerous occasions; in fact, that's where a young then 12-year-old up-and-coming musique prodigy, Steve Judkins Morris, a.k.a. Stevie Wonder, made his professional debut with his #1 hit song, "Fingertips-Part", which was recorded live at the Apollo theatre. Also, funeral services were held there in support of James Brown's family, who hosted his funeral back in 2006; in addition to, Reverend Al Sharpton and Michael Jackson being in attendance.
For nearly 80 years, the Apollo has been the place to showcasing up-and coming black entertainment, and a populaire tourist attraction in Harlem. It was made into a populaire télévision varitey montrer years entitled, "Showtime At The Apollo".
Just about every black entertainer have gained local notariety performing at the Apollo whether it's the Motown Revue concert tours, ou weekly amatuer night. During the eary "'60's", the Motown Revue concert would often play there on numerous occasions; in fact, that's where a young then 12-year-old up-and-coming musique prodigy, Steve Judkins Morris, a.k.a. Stevie Wonder, made his professional debut with his #1 hit song, "Fingertips-Part", which was recorded live at the Apollo theatre. Also, funeral services were held there in support of James Brown's family, who hosted his funeral back in 2006; in addition to, Reverend Al Sharpton and Michael Jackson being in attendance.
For nearly 80 years, the Apollo has been the place to showcasing up-and coming black entertainment, and a populaire tourist attraction in Harlem. It was made into a populaire télévision varitey montrer years entitled, "Showtime At The Apollo".