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The Apollo Theater (formerly the Hurtig & Seamon's New Theatre; also Apollo Theatre or 125th Street Apollo Theatre) is a multi-use theater at 253 West 125th Street in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan in New York City.
The Apollo Theater is a historic venue in Harlem that showcases Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. See upcoming events, tour the theater, rent the space, and learn about its legacy and impact.
The Apollo is a non-profit organization that celebrates Black artists and voices in Harlem, New York City. Learn about its historic theater, stages, accessibility services, tours, events, box office, shop, and more.
Jun 12, 2024 · The Apollo was the central theatre on Harlem’s main commercial street, and its position reflects its central role in Harlem’s culture. Designed by New York architect George Keister, the building was leased by Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon and opened as Hurtig and Seamon’s New (Burlesque) Theater.
Jun 14, 2014 · The shining lights of the Apollo sign are a beacon for tourists rushing through 125th street in central Harlem. But to understand the Apollo's past is to understand the struggles of Harlem...
Apollo Theater, New York, New York. 281,069 likes · 1,964 talking about this · 237,452 were here. The Soul of American Culture
The neoclassical theater known today as The Apollo’s Historic Theater was designed by George Keister and first owned by Sidney Cohen. In 1914, Benjamin Hurtig and Harry Seamon obtained a thirty-year lease on the newly constructed theater, calling it Hurtig and Seamon’s New Burlesque Theater.
