Catch Kamilah on “The Future of the Arts in a Changing World” panel with Noah Hawley and Jeffrey Goldberg. Other speakers for the festival include Robert Downey Jr., Ayad Akhtar, Tom Hanks, with more speakers to be announced‼️.

The Atlantic Festival is taking over NYC on September 18–20, and our very own #KamilahForbes, Executive Producer of The Apollo will be joining the conversation‼️. Tickets & single day passes are available now.

Today we honor the life and legacy of the incomparable @MalcolmJamalWar. An actor, director, artist, and cultural force who left a lasting mark on the world and The Apollo stage. Rest in power, #MalcolmJamalWarner. Your legacy lives on. 🖤

Long before handing out 🍒 in Vegas, @Usher had the ladies going wild! He’s the definition of 90’s fine in this performance of “You Make Me Wanna” for #ShowtimeAtTheApollo. We can’t decide if our favorite part about this clip is the vocals, or the wardrobe malfunction 😂

Four years ago today we lost #BizMarkie. @BizMarkie hit our stage more times than we can count, but today is for the day ones: we’re taking it to the Cold Chillin’, #ShowtimeAtTheApollo era, you could already tell he was bringing something different to the game. Rest easy. 🕊️

This special fundraiser features @DJCassidy, @RealDougEFresh, @ChubbLIVE, Dres, Amateur Night Apollo alum Wé Ani, and special guest performances‼️

The Apollo is heading to the Hamptons‼️Join us on Friday, August 22 for an exclusive night of dinner, dancing, and cultural elevation in honor of our mission and Historic Theater renovation. Support #TheApollo today:

⚠️ PSA: Our Historic Theater is temporarily closed for renovation, but The Apollo Stages at The Victoria remain OPEN. MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!.

Apollo Members receive early access to the best seats in the house starting right now! 👀 Join today for exclusive access to members-only pre-sales, private events, and gift shop discounts.

FAM! The Apollo’s Fall/Winter 2025 signature programs are live now, & we’ve got you covered. Tap in for updates & tickets:

From the #EssenceFest stage this past weekend back to where it all began…At just 11 years old, #StephanieMills broke records on our #AmateurNightApollo stage, winning 6x in a row before the world knew her as Dorothy on Broadway. 🎭 Proof that greatness starts at #TheApollo‼️

From #TheApollo to superstardom! 🤩🎤🎶 DYK that in 1998 At just 11 years old, #JazmineSullivan stepped into the spotlight right here at #AmateurNight, lifting her voice in “Accept What God Allows” and earning a roaring applause from the toughest crowd around. 🙌🏾

@HERMusicx’s career took off in 2016 with the release of her self-titled EP, but she got her start on our stage at 10 years old when she sang @arethafranklin’s “Freeway of Love” in 2007. #ThrowbackThursday.

We’re still re-living all of the great performances from this season of #AmateurNightApollo. made us think about little Gabi Wilson. 🥺🏆

This season of @ApolloEdHarlem was one for the books‼️. From the classroom to The Apollo Stages, Apollo Education sparked creativity, connection, and culture for thousands of students, educators, and young visionaries across Harlem & NYC. Learn more:

Thank you to our Apollo fam, Board Members, community and supporters who are helping to write the next chapter of this story. ❤️. Learn more about this groundbreaking moment:

This transformational project will honor our past while creating a state-of-the-art home for the next generation of artists & audiences. From restoring our iconic marquee to reimagining backstage spaces, we’re investing in Harlem’s future where innovation meets tradition.

History in the making! Yesterday, The Apollo officially broke ground on the largest restoration, renovation, & modernization of our landmark theater in 91 years!

Through his lens, Anderson captured a revolution unfolding in real-time. Long before the mainstream caught on, these courageous performers were shaping culture blazing a trail for generations of Black Queer entertainers to come.

In this archival clip from #ApolloLiveWire, we dive into the work of prolific photographer #GordonAnderson, whose behind-the-scenes images from legendary shows like the Jewel Box Revue offer a rare, intimate glimpse into the vibrant ballroom and drag scenes of the 1940s and ’50s.