Great experience, loved the atmosphere and the staff was exceptional! The show was awesome and reasonably priced. Being from the west coast this could not have been a better experience. Definitely do not miss this if you're looking for a great night out in the Manhattan area read more

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I went here for the Amateur Night and had a great time! I have no complaints and it was very fun! The theater was beautiful and all the staff were friendly and the host was very funny. There was lots of talent and lots of laughs. read more

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48 hours in NYC and we were debating between the free comedy show in Central Park with Gabriel Iglesias and the guy from Workaholics or Amature Night at the Apollo. Apollo won since it was air conditioned and had preassigned seats, we wouldn't have to get in line, etc. We bought our tickets on ticket master and got 3rd row, center. Hopped on the subway, and off we were to Harlem. We came in, got quickly seated by the ushers, and we were the ONLY asian couple in the whole place. It started out really great. Midway into the show, they decided that they needed to sit someone else in our seats, so they literally had us stand, in the middle of the show, with the comic making fun of us, while they tried to sort it out. They seated someone in our seats, then the ushers took off. So here we are, standing in the VERY front, comedians making fun of us, and no usher in site. The comedian on stage actually had to calle the ushers over to try to move us away. We then went to the manager and he said he didn't know what happened, but the tickets we purchased didn't exist, even though the tickets said 3rd row, orchestra, seats 9 and 10. And he continued to sit us in the far back of the theater. I told him this wasn't ok, and that we paid extra for the front section tickets. His answer basically was "oh well, I can either refund you the tickets and you leave now, or you sit where I'm telling you to sit, in the back of the theater". WTF? so since we spent 45 minutes on the subway to get there, we decided to stay. But by then, my mood was so dampened, I couldn't enjoy the rest of the show. Get your act together Apollo. No wonder they were only 45% sold out. read more

Nothing but love for this place.Didnt have a chance to go inside.All the greats played here nothing else to be said.

A historic theater where legends were made. It was really cool stepping back in time to see the lobby. They give tours usually but not when we came on a weekend. It's too bad because they have this piece of wood from a tree on stage that the performers would rub before doing an act. They had a replica in the lobby that we got to see but couldn't see the stage unfortunately. They sell Apollo theater gift items and memorabilia out front and there is a little walk of fame on the side walk. Cute! read more

Well, I celebrated Obama's Democratic nomination at the famous Apollo Theater's Amateur Night! I'm no political junkie. After the heart break of Gore's "loss" I have played a very passive role in American politics. A role in which I play an airhead most of the time and I do it very well. Also, as an African American woman of mixed heritage, you can imagine my conflict . Hillary? Obama? Obama? Hillary? Yelp talk threads New York? Yelp talk thread San Francisco? I can't decide... I didn't want to reduce the candidates and their achievements down to their gender and race. But, in the noisy historical theater it seemed timely and appropriate to reflect on 'living history' made by the best candidate...who happened to be of African descent. Our upper mezzanine seats held black teenagers and New York proletariat. We were the most vocal of the vocal audience members. I imagine the cheap seats at the Globe Theater to have had the same feel in Shakespeare's time. Except better smelling and less dirty of course. We screamed our approval and 'Boo-ed' our indignation with WILD enthusiasm. It was such great entertainment! I left with a sore throat. Always the mark of a great evening. Hot sauce in the White House. read more

I attended amateur night at the Apollo tonight (Wednesday). Good fun! I have a student card, so at $10 the show was a bargain. I was afraid that a $10 student ticket would only get me a nosebleed seat, but on this particular Wednesday the theater was only at about half-capacity. So they didn't even bother opening the mezzanine seats -- they seated everyone in the ground level (orchestra) seats. Great views ! The booze was really expensive: $7 for a beer, $8 for a small glass of wine; fairly outrageous by Harlem standards. Even a small cup of cola was $4! On the positive side, the bar is right at the back of the theater, and you can take your drink to your seat. How civilized! Being Amateur Night, the quality of the performers varied: some talented, some semi-talented. (Mostly singers, with a couple other miscellaneous acts like dancers and spoken word mixed in.) Don't worry about arriving too early, because there is a DJ on stage talking and playing music to warm up the crowd. The show was hosted by a comedian named Capone, who was perfect in his role. He quieted some hecklers down, while entertaining the crowd and encouraging positivity. The winner tonight (voted by the audience at the end of the evening) was a female Michael Jackson dancer/impersonator. Very entertaining. Here's the timing of the show I attended, since many in attendance were wondering how long the show lasts: 6:30pm Doors open 7:30pm Show Starts 8:35pm Intermission (15 minutes) 8:50pm Show Restarts 9:20pm Show Finishes I think Amateur Night at the Apollo is something that everyone should attend once. If you qualify for $10 student or senior tickets, it's a no-brainer. read more

I had a pretty spectacular night here at my inaugural visit to the Apollo. I managed to score some tickets to the taping of a new TV show being filmed here called Spectacle. Elvis Costello hosts/intereviews/performs with different musical guests. This night it happened to be two of my favorite artists: Rufus Waignright and Renee Fleming. The show will air this fall on the Sundance Channel if you're interested. But the theater itself is breathtaking. Luxurious and cavernous, it's been home to some of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century, and I watched the show, I could help but imagine Billy Holiday or Etta James gracing the stage. Amateur night is apparently one of most fun nights you can have in this town for under $30, and with these surroundings, I'm sure I'll be up to check it out soon! I was sad to see so few reviews for this historic place. Come on Yelpers, get your butts uptown! read more

Can I get a WHOMP WHOMP?!! Can I get a HELL NAW?! Can I get a OHHH SNAP?! Can I get a HELL YEAH?!!!! Welcome to Amateur Night at the Apollo where the rules are simple. There should be no whomp whomps, hell naws, ohhh snaps and hell yeahs. A simple cheer and boo will do just fine. Anything else really gets on the host's nerves. Amateur Night at the Apollo is every Wednesday. The cheap seats upstairs cost about $17.50. Orchestra seats are slightly more but still affordable. One can argue that if you sit downstairs you will really feel the aura of the Apollo but I thought sitting upstairs was just as fun. People come from all over the world to visit the Apollo. In our show we had people from Australia, Japan, the West Coast, and Staten Island. The early portion of the show was Amateur Night for kids and the kids schooled the adults. It's pretty amazing what goes down at the Apollo. Come to showcase your talent or don't come at all. Oh man there were some acts I wanted throw tomatoes at. But it's all good and it makes for an enjoyable evening. The show also starts early at 7:30 PM. Show Harlem some love and check out the Apollo Theater. It's filled with so much history and magic. Magic is what happens on stage there. read more

review for 7/17/2012 Growing up in the 90's, I remember watching Showtime at the Apollo, and I remember thinking I bet it would fun to sit in the audience. Well, I finally got that chance. A friend of mine was going to be on Amateur night, and I was overly excited to go. It was super hot in NYC, but the energy of W 125th was insane (in a great way). And then, i saw the Apollo Theater, and words can't explain my awe. This place is where the legends perform!!!!! Although we were in line since 7pm, the line was long. Over two hours later, the crowd was let into the Apollo, and once again, I was in AWE. Now, I was surprised that the actually theater was so small. It looks huge on TV. None the less, the energy just oozed from this place. The comedian. Rob Stapleton, kept the crowd laughing. I literally was rolling on the floor laughing my ass off. I had a chance to go on a night when Tony Rock was the host, and he was hilarious. Dog E. Fresh and Micheal Bivins were in the building as judges, but the real stars of the night were the "amateur" performers. They have bigger nerves than me because the Apollo audience is ruthless. Overall, the night was AMAZING! I had a chance to attend amateur night, laugh, cheer, boo, AND watch a legend perform, Gladys Knight! If you are in Harlem, you MUST attend amateur and see a show at the legendary Apollo Theater. read more

First time in NYC. First time at the Apollo Theater. It is a must while in NYC! Apollo is like that uber cool grandparent. They always knows what's up and have been cool since cool was king. They introduced you to Lauryn Hill before she did, "That thing. That thing." Musts while at the Apollo. Before anything, PLEASE touch the log. It's good luck! Grab a drink and take a seat. Listen before you boo! Expect to see a star in the making. And be prepared to be awed! read more

Choose Your Seats Right or Bring Ear Plugs Overall our evening at the Apollo was a good experience. We went to a "best of" Amateur Night and the highlights really stood out - all the talent (pretty amazing) and experiencing a show in such an historic venue were great. The stage band, the preshow video and live performances, all done well. Want the best seats for watching the show? Try for the front row of the Lower Balcony. Next best is at the back of the orchestra section. I know these aren't the most expensive - but you'll get the best show experience there and it'll be loud but you won't need ear plugs. The orchestra section close to the stage is intolerably loud. Multiple people around us, including some of the kids, were repeatedly putting their fingers in their ears - it was intolerable. The MC, Capone, a local comedian, overall does an adequate job. He might consider the courtesy of doing a little preparation. He was completely unprepared, faking it from the beginning of the show, reading off a card (obviously for the first time) when it was time to introduce the next act. He should take pride in his MC'ing and not just rely on his comic talent. He could double his professionalism by reading the cards before the show starts. Then he can make sure he knows the contestant's names and what the act is about and in general introduce the act professionally. Instead of stumbling over their names and in the end getting them wrong. Do you know what it means to a performer when you announce their name wrong? This is a great theater and historic venue. I'd definitely go again, maybe to a regular Amateur Night at the Apollo. read more

I finally had a chance to see K.D. Lang perform here, last night. The gorgeous, historic theater was a fitting venue for her. Mysterious and haunting and divine. The Apollo is a place of musical history. Walking up the steps you can see the photographs of countless entertainers who have graced the stage, from the Fats Navarro to The Supremes. Its a must-see for all New Yorkers as well as out-of-towners in search of a key piece of New York City's important history. read more

Historic beautiful venue with a fantastic Amateur night show on Wednesdays. Tickets sell out every week so plan ahead, but this is a great way to experience a little part of Harlem and see some great (and not so great) talent. Wednesday night variety show at 7:30 pm. Mostly singing acts though I have also seen dancing, contortionist, etc. I have been 3x over the past few years. They start with some music and invite a few guests up on stage for a dance off. Then they go into the future stars (kids) portion which is usually 3-4 kids performing who are so cute. Then they go into the adults section, 5-7 performers who go head to head and the winner is chosen by crowd applause. You also get a chance to boo off performers you dont enjoy (seems mean, but it's all in the fun of amateur night). The MC varies but they are always really funny and get the crowd involved. Bar is small so gets crowded. Seats are tight on leg room so good luck if you are tall! Still overall a fantastic venue and a great time every time. read more

On a recent trip to New York, a friend and I decided to get tickets for Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater. The doors opened at 6:30 and the show began at 7:30. There was an hour long pre-show with DJ Jess, and also a bar at the back of the theater. The host of Amateur Night was comedian Capone. He did a good job of keeping the show going, and as a comedian, took every opportunity he could to make jokes (nothing bad, all in good fun) about the performers and people in the audience. The show featured two different competitions. The Child Star of Tomorrow segment featured performers aged 5 to 15. Since they're kids, there's no booing during this segment of the show. The performers were so good that no one would have booed anyway. The winner was 10 (or 11, I can't remember), and she could have definitely competed against the older Amateur Night performers. The Amateur Night competition consisted of singers, dancers, a sax player, an electric guitar player, and C.P. Lacey (The Executioner). If the boos get too loud, the Executioner kicks the performer off the stage. The performances ranged from awful to excellent. The winner was electric guitar player Nathan Foley. At the beginning, the audience didn't give him a chance. Boos filled the theater, but he quickly turned the boos into standing ovations. Capone put it perfectly when he said "he hit you with his guitar, and told you to shut up." Coincidentally, both the Star of Tomorrow and Amateur Night winners that night went on to be the overall winners for 2010. Besides the Amateur Night competition, impressionist C.P. Lacey performed as James Brown singing Get On Up. Audience members also had a chance to get involved in the show. A few people were chosen for a dance contest. There was no booing during this segment, so I'm sure that made it a little easier for them to get on stage. I definitely wouldn't have been brave enough to get up on stage (even without booing). There was also a historical segment of the show, highlighting past Apollo Theater performers. Ticket prices range from just below 20 to 30 dollars. If you are in New York, I would definitely recommend checking out Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater. Although we didn't get a chance to do it this time, historic tours are also given at the theater. read more

Michael, I cry as I write this. I've never said this before, but I really do love you. I loved you from 5 years old. I know, I laughed, cuz you were weird, you played all over, at our 7-year-old parties. But then you came with em to the U.S. when I moved for the first time. And I loved you, no jokes then. And now here you are tonight. OMG you've gone, you're so gone, and I'm still bawling for you. But I love you. Such a good person. I'll never stop. I love you. Please stay calm, lovely, comfortable forever. Me, and so many others, love you. Goodbye. I came to see you, at Apollo. I still see you, every time I look across the river. Thank you. That's all, I know. I know. I Love you, forever. Goodbye. Goodbye. read more

Took me a while to get here, but I finally had a chance! It's a venue that's so relatively close to my home, steeped in so much history, and I'm surprised it took me six years of NYC residency to get myself to a show here! I had the pleasure of seeing Amy Schumer talk nasty here in May of 2015 and finally got to experience its glory. This theater is just a hair over 100 years old, and the architecture shows it, for better or for worse. Red velvet and ornate chandeliers abound, a walk up the VERY steep and winding stairs lead to the mezzanine level; I'd be lying if I said I didn't fear I'd fall into the few rows in front of me when scooching to my seat in the middle of my row. The view from anywhere in the mezzanine area was great, but the view down to the stage would likely jar anyone with a fear of heights! Also, the bathroom on the mezzanine level...is in need of a MAJOR rehaul! The ladies' room consists of two stalls and one sink; patrons going in and out definitely need to choreograph planned entrances and exits to avoid walking on fellow female patrons! I didn't blame the few female patrons that just said, "Screw this!" and used the mens' room, though even they only had one stall! I was amazed by the acoustics; maybe I'm just used to places where they are less than wonderful. At the Apollo, the sound is crisp and audible. A comedic performance surely differs from a musical performance, and I look forward to coming back to enjoy a concert sometime; I really want to see how well those acoustics are! read more

Back in the day, i was too scared to come to Harlem. Even the few times i made a guest appearance, i barely passed by the Apollo. Due to recent gentrification, the police actually give a shit now and patrol more often. So a few months ago i took interest in actually visiting the Apollo for the first time in my life. I checked their website and looked up the upcoming shows. Ive always heard that Ameteur Night can either be a hit or miss. So i decided to purchase a couple of tickets for the High Energy Comedy Night. Not saying that Capone is my favorite comic, but i knew that if it was hosted by him then the show wouldnt be a waste of money. Unfortunately, since i had never been to the apollo, i was unsure as to which seats would give me a good view. I decided to head down to the apollo and check out the seats myself. Once i reached the ticket window, i told the lady how many tickets i was interested in and i explained my situation. She was more than courteous and helpful; she gave me a full tour of the theater. She showed me the seating on the bottom level, upper level, and even the private seats on the 2 sides. The place was definately way smaller than how its always depicted on tv and movies (thats what she kept saying). Afterwards, we headed back down and out to the ticket window and i purchased my tickets for the center of the 2nd row on the upper level for $45 each. The night of the show, there were no problems at all. My date and I had just arrived on an Uber, all the way from Penthouse 808 in Long Island City. There was no excessively long line just to walk inside. Also, i explained to the lady at the door that 2 of my friends would be showing up late. I asked if there was anyway i could leave their tickets with 1 of the people at the ticket windows. She told me that yes i could, i was given an envelope to put the tickets in, and then i was told to write my friends name on the envelope; pretty easy. Once inside we headed upstairs to our seats. When we made it to our level, there were drinks available for purchase behind the last row. We headed to our seats and waited for the rest of the crew. I loved the view from the upper level, it was very clear. Unfortunately, the biggest problem were the seats. Theyre really tiny and made of wood with no sort of padding. Even my cousin whos 4'11" tall, she felt tight in her seat, so imagine someone like me whos 5'9" or someone over 6 feet tall. The theater is in big need of seat replacements/renovations. Overall, i loved the experience. It was a great show and i enjoyed every comic. With the exception of the lack of bathrooms and the small seats, i loved everything about the Apollo. Im looking forward to returning in the future. read more

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Last week we went to Harlem Night at the AT, it was my 15th performance at this magnificent theater and just like every other performances it was awesome. The history in this building gets in to your bones, now I can say that I danced on the AT floor. I really did. read more

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I went here my first time on Monday because my brother was selected to do a comedy set for APOLLO LIVE. I'm not allowed to post the results, since the show hasnt aired yet, but it was exciting! This theater itself is absolutely beautiful. We got there late, so we had to sit way up top. I'm glad we did, because I was able to bask in the architecture. The show itself is wild, but not as crazy as one would think. Sure, you are encouraged to be tough, but credit IS given when it is due. One jerk kept booing everyone before they even came out, so eventually, his SECTION booed him out and security removed him from the place. Awesome! read more

The Apollo is a 4.99999999999 out of 5. Absolute great experience, except for the drink prices. But, it's the Apollo, so anything to keep this legendary place alive. For the price of my three Jack Daniels's, I could have bought a whole bottle. But I will make an exception for the Apollo... Moving on, I went there a couple months ago to see the Robert Johnson Tribute show. Thanks to Facebook, the Robert Johnson page announced the show, and I was in front of the Apollo 20 minutes later holding tickets. So happy! A ticket that said "Robert Johnson" on it, never thought I'd see one of those. A couple days later when showtime came, I got all dressed up, and hopped on the bus for the longest twenty block ride of my life. Of course I got there an hour and a half early, but it was such a great experience to sit there and take in all the wonderful architecture in this place. It's like the Beacon Theater's unrenovated cousin, and I would keep it in the shape that it's in. The place filled up, and the show went on, and it's one of those experiences that was so inspiring that it's like you're still there. Like you left part of yourself in that seat to review over and over again what you just saw. That night I saw Living Colour, Keb Mo, Macy Gray, Taj Mahal, Todd Rundgren, The Roots, Shemekia Copeland, Sam Moore, Bettye Lavette, amongst others, all singing Robert Johnson music. I was in Heaven. If you want a small glimpse of how much of a RJ fanatic I am, just look at my profile pic. Yep, that's me and him in Greenwood, Mississippi... The place itself really doesn't need me to speak for it. The place speaks for itself, from the steep stairs, to the wild carpet, to the stage that has held everyone from the Jackson Five to James Brown, this place is bigger than us, and will be here long after we are gone. read more

This weekend was full of cultural experiences. My dad came to visit the same weekend as Harlem Jazz Shrines so I was excited about taking him to some shows - and what better show than Jazz a la Carte at the Apollo?? I had been wanting to come experience a show here since I moved to the city and this was the perfect opportunity. We had lower mezz. seats - front row- and they were great, though a little stingy on the leg room. Everyone was so friendly and the venue is much smaller than I had imagined (Showtime at the Apollo sure makes this place seem gigantic!). All of the acts were great - especially Maurice Hines (with his charimastic performances of some Sinatra classics and his ridiculous tap dancing skills - at age 68, this man has more energy than I ever have_ and Savion Glover (dude, seriously. this guy is crazy talented with his feet) I love coming up to Harlem - so much more exciting and full of culture than say, Midtown, where I spend most of my time... (womp womp). Everytime I come up to this neighborhood I have an amazing time whether its a jazz show, checking out a soul food restaurant or just meeting a friend at a bar. I had an awesome time here and would love to make it back to check out amateur night! Strongly suggest it to anyone who comes to visit the city - this is a historic landmark that should NOT be missed. read more

Come for amateur night and have one of the best times in NYC! Tickets are around $22 for balconies my seats and about $34 for floor. They give discounts the night of for military - I think $12. Her there by 7:00 and enjoy some awesome music, drinks and dancing if you feel it. The show itself is entertaining and engaging. A definite must if you are visiting the city. Held every Wednesday until November so what are you waiting for? read more

Wow I really have to say wow very nice theater, beautiful historical landmark in the heart of Harlem, NY. The Apollo is a must see for all New Yorkers and Tourist alike. The ushers are exceptional and very profesional. The seating is broken down into 3 level, Both my love and I sat in the 1st level orchestra odd seats Row E 1 & 3. The Stage view was very good and the sound system covers ever inch of the theater. I cant wait to return to the Apollo. read more

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The downside is the bathrooms are so damn tiny. The stalls are so cramped I can't even look up or crouch on the toilet properly. But this place is very beautiful. The ceilings are things you think of when something classy as apollo theater comes to mind. The workers here definitely do their best to keep apollo theater as beautiful as it was before. read more

Shame on me for not going here earlier since moving to NYC. I attended Amatuer Night right before they closed for their month-long renovation, and could not beee-lieve such fun was possible. Ticket prices may cause some of you who are on a budget to classify this as a "Special Occasion" place, however, you're not just paying for a concert, you are paying for THE World Famous Apollo: the glowing marquee, the velvet walkway, the grand theater, and one rockin' good time. For under $30, there ain't no excuse! I won't do Amatuer Night justice to simply describe it. You just have to take my five stars and see for yourself. You'll laugh, you'll get chills, and you'll get tipsy on generously poured apple martinis (served in a large plastic cup you can take into the theater). It's good, clean fun and I can't wait to return. read more

I am a New Yorker and I have to admit that the first time I went to the Apollo Theater was this week. To be honest it is a NYC institution and deserves it's respect. Respect to you Apollo Theater. Unfortunately, I was not a big fan. All the staff members were rude and loud. We were at a private VIP event and the security guards were yelling like we were cattle at round up. It was embarrassing for them and their staff. They lack professionalism and training. Once inside, the place looks like it could use a good modernization project. The carpeting and upholstery needs a freshening. Sorry Apollo - I am not a fan. read more

Everyone HAS TO go to Amateur Night at the Apollo. It's a complete show with the culture and fun of Harlem and it's a great price and it's surprisingly not overrun by stupid tourists. I cannot recommend it enough. I would have no issue going bi-monthly. read more

I can't believe that was my first time going to the Apollo, something that is right there in the neighborhood! The host and entertainers are interactive with the audience and kept us on our feet grooving all night. There was an impersonator there pretending to be Stevie Wonder and had about 80% of the audience fooled. I got a good laugh out of it. I had such a magnificent time dancing, laughing and enjoying the show. I am not a fan of booing or discouraging people from their creative release so I was pretty annoyed when someone sitting next to me booed every act except the one she was there to support. Other than that it was such fun and I will be back. read more

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4 stars simply for the historic value! Everyone who is anyone has performed here. Decor wise, it's exactly what you've seen on tv, except it's much smaller in person. We had great seats in the lower middle section, probably the 10th row or so. There's a bar at the rear of the theater, which was a plus and prices were decent. We went for Amateur Night (Wednesday) , and the host Capone was very funny! Unfortunately, the talent was just ok, and the show was sort of short. OR, you could say time flies when you're having fun? It was about 50% of both. There was a warm up band for about 30min, and the actual show lasted about an hour. Tickets were $35, I believe. There's no guarantee the talent will be mind-blowing each night, but if you're a music fan, you must visit this place atleast once. read more

The Apollo Theater is a historic landmark in Harlem. The fact that it is a lasting site in Harlem says a lot about its ability to entertain the people! I stopped by briefly to show friends who were visiting the City but I plan to come back soon for a show. read more

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I might be giving the 5 stars because I saw one of my favorite artists- Cat Power It also definitely has something to do with the venue:) Old school...gives you butterflies in your stomach when you think of all the talent that has performed there over the years! Don't have too much to drink though because the stairs are very steep and they make stiff drinks so just be wary but this is a great place to see someone. The acoustics are amazing. read more

I love this place!!! My mother first took me there when I was about 10 years old...I'll never forget the show....it was the OJay's and Main Ingrediant...There was also a movie shown called "Save The Children" with Isaac Hayes, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Jessie Jackson and many others....I remember the large photo collection in the front lobby of all the performers that sang there....Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, etc.... I still go there...Most recently i've been to Amateur Night and I went there a few years ago after Christmas to see James Brown funeral......Anybody visiting NY should stop by the World Famous Apollo Theatre..... read more

Recently just walked by the place, on a visit from Chicago. It's still electrifying--energy seeps out of it, even when it's closed. Ella? Aretha? James Brown? Countless others? Years ago, I went to Amateur Night, and it immediately became one of my favorite things to do in NY (right up there with the thrill of walking across the Brooklyn Bridge). I haven't been able to get there on another Wednesday night when in town for business, but the next chance I get, I'm there. read more

Came here for Conan and it was a blast. The interior is beautiful. There's a good pizza place nearby for some after the show dinner plans.

So much history here. Every time I've come here, I've been happy. The staff always provides great service and dangit you're at the Apollo. The one drawback to the Apollo is that it definitely was not constructed during a time that accessibility to all people mattered. The steps are a bit steep, the distance between your legs and the next row is pretty tight making it difficult for people to walk by if needed and if you use a cane or have difficulties walking, you should take a close look at the seating chart before purchasing your ticket as you could be in for a long walk with lots of stairs. I also found free parking relatively easy for a night performance right around the corner. Try doing that at Madison Square Garden. read more

Beautiful venue to see a show with an amazing list of performers who have been showcased here. Super friendly staff willing and able to assist you to your seat, the bathroom or anywhere. They have a bar right at the back of the orchestra level. Came here to see Jim Gaffigan during the NY Comedy Festival on Nov. 9th. What a great show in a great venue. I agree with others, anyone who lives in NY should see some show here at some point. Definitely a piece of history of NY. read more

My 3rd Apollo Amateur Night was just as good as the first (except that I met my bf at the first...so of course it was great). Always a good time. Very entertaining, fun atmosphere. The host is funny. The preformnaces are sometimes terrible, but then the booing off the stage is one of the best parts of the expierence! I highly suggest this if you are visiting the city or if you've been here for years. Going with a big group of friends is a mess of a fun time, but I would also jump at the opportunity to go with a small group. Cash only bar, but easy to get a drink. When are we going again!? read more

Apollo Theater is SO rich in history, but considering how much times have changed the Apollo is trying to keep up. Fortunately they have the Apollo Music Cafe. I made a trip here to catch a performance from Joi, an Atlanta songstress with so much sass and striking good looks to match. The Cafe is intimate enough to feel like you're really in a Jazz club, but not so intimate that you forget where you are. As the performance went on, the crowd became sort of a family. I absolutely loved it here! Definitely make your way here if you're looking for a good Jazz experience that is almost lost in Harlem. read more

I went for Happy Spring on Wednesday, March 20th. I had a great time. The Apollo Theater have a great sound system. I had great seats in the orchestra. The host was awesome. Nice to bring people on stage and dance during the 10 minute intermission at the famous Apollo Theater. No one got booed off the stage even though some performers had us wondering what is going on and some performers were on their way to the bright lights on Broadway. I recommend to put on your bucket list Amateur Night at the Apollo while visiting NYC. T. Soto New Jersey read more