Apollo Theater

How to Get There

From Midtown Manhattan (nearest major hotel area, ~5 mi): Take 7th Avenue or Broadway north toward Upper Manhattan, continue to 125th Street, and head west along 125th Street until reaching the theater situated between major avenues in the heart of the neighborhood.

Overview

The Apollo Theater in Harlem is one of the most celebrated cultural landmarks in the U.S., a showcase for Black performers since the 1930s that launched the careers of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and Lauryn Hill. Its legendary Amateur Night still lets audiences decide the fate of new talent, and its glowing marquee is an icon.

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