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Apollo Theater
LeisureVisit: ~90 min
Historic theatre on 125th Street in Harlem, opened as a variety hall and, from the 1930s, one of the great stages of African American music. Its Amateur Night, which gives a voice to new performers, launched Ella Fitzgerald in 1934. Jazz, soul and gospel figures have all performed on its stage.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Apollo Theater: 3 missions
- Enjoy a night of entertainment at the ApolloAttend a show, such as Amateur Night, and watch how the audience reacts to the performers.
- Stroll along 125th Street in HarlemWalk along 125th Street, Harlem's commercial and cultural artery, and take in its atmosphere.
- Photograph the Apollo marqueeStand on 125th Street and frame the theatre's illuminated marquee, one of the classic images of Harlem.
Near Apollo Theater
Harlem178 m awayGrant's Tomb1.2 km awayCathedral of St John the Divine1.2 km awayMuseum of the City of New York1.9 km awayYankee Stadium2.9 km awayGuggenheim Museum3.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Apollo Theater?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
Source: Web oficial - Apollo Theater