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	Apollo Theater New York NY - Music venue Off-Broadway Play buy tickets, seating chart, info at New York City ...
		Amateur Night was revived, and in 1985, the Apollo Theater celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a grand reopening gala and nationally broadcast television special Motown Salutes the Apollo.
		Today…During the 2000-2001 period, the Apollo Theater Foundation developed a vision to restore the Apollo's position as a leading performing arts venue and to firmly establish the Apollo as a community-centered institution.
		Other signs of the Apollo's comeback are the strengthening of its community outreach programs such as the Free Films for Kids program, and concerts featuring the best of the Harlem artistic and cultural society were staged free of charge for the community.
	www.newyorkcitytheatre.com /theaters/apollotheater/theater.html (663 words)

	Structure of the Greek Theater
		Similarly, the Theater of Dionysus in Athens was situated in the sacred precinct of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis.
		Many of these theaters were built in relatively open areas with lovely vistas, and the view from the Delphi theater is truly breathtaking.
		Although this theater was built at the end of the fourth century BCE and rebuilt and enlarged in the second century, it does enable us to visualize what the ancient theaters must have been like.
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	The Apollo Theater
		The Apollo Theatre was established in 1913, at 253 West 125th Street in the Harlem district of New York City.
		The Apollo Theater was again under new ownership in 1932; burlesque shows began to give way to musical revues, and the theatre's new owners began to tailor shows to the area's most recent residents.
		The Apollo was the pinnacle of the “chitlin circuit” of venues, including the Regal Theater in Chicago and the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C., that catered to African American audiences.
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	The Apollo Theater - Wired New York Forum
		Phase 1b of the renovation restoration of the Apollo south facade recently commenced with the dismantling and removal of the landmark Apollo blade sign and the historic Apollo marquee.
		There are also long-range plans for the Apollo, which involve using the theater as the focal point for a huge performing-arts center that would require taking over several retail spaces immediately to the east as well as the Victoria theater, a movie house that's been closed for years.
		The Apollo was the subject of controversy in 1998, when the New York attorney general, Dennis C. Vacco, sued the theater and six members of its foundation board - including Representative Charles B. Rangel, the Harlem congressman who was then the board's chairman - and accused them of mismanaging the Apollo's finances.
	www.wirednewyork.com /forum/showthread.php?t=3194 (0 words)

	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V. APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION .
		The undersigned representative of Defendant certifies that she is authorized by Defendant to enter into and consent to the terms and conditions of the Consent Decree and to execute and legally bind Defendant to it.
		The Theater lacked a sufficient number of seats adjoining an aisle equipped with removable or folding armrests on the aisle side of the chair, or without armrests on that side.
		Entrance From 125th Street: The entrance to the Theater was sloped and lacked a level landing for approach to the door.
	www.usdoj.gov /crt/ada/apollomain.htm (0 words)

	Apollo Theater is respected for its power to make or break careers \| ajc.com
		Apollo Theater is respected for its power to make or break careers
		Fox says the Apollo was the first place the Beatles wanted to visit when they came to New York and the first place Elvis Presley went after he performed on television for the first time.
		The theater was the Northern stop for the "chitlin' circuit," the informal name for the network of clubs and theaters that featured fl performers who were locked out by white venues.
	www.ajc.com /living/content/living/stories/2006/12/27/1228LVapollo.html (1038 words)

	Harlem's historic Apollo Theater celebrates 70th anniversary Jet - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Harlem's historic Apollo Theater is known worldwide as the place "where stars are born and legends are made," launching some of the biggest names in show business.
		Apollo Books is working on a historical book that will feature living legends who have appeared on the Apollo stage.
		The TV special, which is a benefit for the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., pays musical tribute to the legends that performed at the famed theater on West 125th Street.
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	Apollo Theater Seating Chart, Apollo Theater Tickets, Apollo Theater Maps
		The Apollo Theater in Harlem is one of the most legendary venues in all of New York.
		Opened in 1913, the Apollo has served as a launching pad for countless stars that got their chance on “Amateur Night” including James Brown, Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill.
		The historic Apollo has recently undergone a restoration project that has improved the lighting and sound systems, and future plans call for a new marquee and resorting the building’s facade.
	www.gotickets.com /venues/ny/apollo_theater.php (0 words)

	The Great Apollo (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Apollo Theater was founded in 1913 by the Hurtig and Seamon's New Burlesque theater.
		In 1992, the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. became a nonprofit organization that operates the National, State and local landmark theater.
		Every Wednesday night at the Apollo, talented performers are given the opportunity to compete in front of the world's most captivating audiences.
	www.harlemlive.org /arts-culture/theater/Apollotheatre (0 words)

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		Fans of the late "Godfather of Soul" began lining up outside Harlem's Apollo Theater early Thursday to pay their last respects as James Brown's body was driven from Georgia for his last date on the historic stage.
		The Apollo Theater prepared for long lines of people paying their respects to Brown, whose unique style of soul and funk left a large imprint on hip-hop, disco and rap music.
		Apollo historian Billy Mitchell said Brown routinely drew the largest crowds of anyone at the theater, which opened in 1934.
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	Apollo Theater Seeks Restoration Money
		Now, after years of struggling to finance an expansion and restoration, theater officials are beginning a national fundraising effort for what they are calling the "final phase" of the renovation.
		Under the Apollo Theater Foundation's plan, the names of musical legends would be memorialized on bronze plaques in a walk of fame in front of the venue.
		Architect Christopher Cowan said his firm was basing its restoration on the Apollo of the mid-1930s, when the whites-only theater was opened to fls.
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	Theater News
		NEW YORK, Dec. 31 New York's historic Lambs Theater is set to undergo a transformation into a five-star hotel next year after several decades as a key hangout for actors.
		Fans of the late 'Godfather of Soul' began lining up outside Harlem's Apollo Theater early Thursday to pay their last respects as James Brown's body was driven from Georgia for his last date on the historic...
		Thousands of people danced and sang in the streets outside the Apollo Theater in a raucous celebration Thursday of the music legend's life as his body was displayed...
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	James Brown's body to lie at the Apollo Theater (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The public will be permitted on Thursday to visit the Apollo to have one more look at a man who helped steer modern musical tastes toward rhythm-and-blues, funk, hip-hop, disco and rap, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Tuesday.
		Sharpton said the public Apollo viewing will be followed by a private ceremony Friday in Brown's hometown, Augusta, Ga., and another public ceremony, officiated by Sharpton, a day later at the James Brown Arena there.
		The Apollo began recruiting and showcasing talent in 1934.
	www.azcentral.com /offbeat/articles/1227BrownFuneral27-ON.html (0 words)

	Home Theater & Sound -- Apollo 13 (Anniversary Edition) - ****
		The story of Apollo 13’s life-threatening problems during the aborted 1970 moon-landing mission is well known to almost everyone.
		Apollo 13 was one of the largest grossing movies of 1995.
		There is an okay "making of" feature, an interesting director commentary, and the most captivating feature, a commentary by former Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell and his wife, Marylyn.
	www.hometheatersound.com /dvd/apollo_13_anniversary.htm (0 words)

	Wannabe stars shine at Apollo Amateur Night auditions
		They were there to audition for Vanessa Brown, the Apollo Theater producer and high priestess charged with selecting 10 to 12 standouts for the Apollo Theater Amateur Night on Tour, to be hosted by Cal Performances on January 31, 2003.
		Opening in 1914, the Apollo in 1935 became one of the first theaters in America to welcome white and fl patrons, not just fl performers.
		Local residents can be part of the booing and cheering audience that helps decide which contestant continues on to New York by purchasing tickets to Cal Performances' presentation of Apollo Theater Amateur Night on Tour, which will take place at 8 p.m.
	www.berkeley.edu /news/media/releases/2002/12/16_apollo.html (0 words)

	Apollo Theater Chicago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Apollo Theater Chicago was built in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood in 1978.
		Notable productions at The Apollo include David Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago starring Jim Belushi, Balm in Gilead with John Malkovich and Gary Sinise, the long running play The Vagina Monologues, and A Nutcracker Christmas written by children's recording artist Ralph Covert of Ralph's World and G.
		The Apollo Theater Chicago has no relation to the Apollo Theatre in New York City.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Apollo_Theater_Chicago (0 words)

	May 2005 \| blackfilm.com \| features \| Apollo Theater Foundation Presents Its Inaugural Spring Benefit: The Magic Lives ...
		Apollo Theater Foundation Presents Its Inaugural Spring Benefit: The Magic Lives On On Monday, June 20th, 2005, The Apollo Theater hosted its inaugural APOLLO 2005 SPRING BENEFIT: THE MAGIC LIVES ON.
		Esteemed Apollo benefactors Sandy and Joan Weill received the Corporate Award for their ongoing support of The Apollo Theater and its programs.
		The 2005 Apollo Spring Benefit Committee is comprised of such elite members as Andre Leon Talley, Quincy Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Suzanne de Passe, Gayle King and Chris Rock.
	www.blackfilm.com /20050617/features/apollo.shtml (0 words)

	Apollo Theater - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		When the Apollo Theater first opened, it was one of New York City’s leading burlesque venues, opened and operated by two of the city’s most influential burlesque operators — Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon.
		When Fran Schiffman and his partner reopened the theatre Apollo, they decided to diversify into fl talent and entertainment, not only because the neighborhood had become fl over a two hundred year period of gradual fl migration, but because fl entertainers were cheaper to hire and Schiffman could offer quality shows for reasonable rates.
		The Apollo grew to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance of the pre-World War II years.
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	Apollo Theater Summary
		Located on 125th Street in New York's fl Harlem neighborhood, the Apollo is more than just a venue, it is a cultural institution, a place where African Americans have come-of-age professionally, socially, and politically.
		Furthermore, a 1975 gunfight in the Apollo's upper balcony during a Smokey Robinson concert severely damaged the theatre's reputation as a safe haven in a dangerous neighborhood.
		Eventually, the Apollo's owners were forced to sell the ailing theatre to a church group.
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	Apollo Theater - Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL 60614
		In the main theater they use the patron entrances as entrances for the actors so it might be a bit difficult to leave without possibly running out during a scene.
		I really wanted to give this theater another star, but I was disappointed that they didn't start on time and that intermission was longer than it was supposed to be.
		11/24/2006 "The Hipmas Carol" at the Apollo Theater's Studo
	www.yelp.com /biz/apollo-theater-chicago (1448 words)

	Brown's Body En Route to Apollo Theater - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Apollo historian Billy Mitchell said Brown, who died of congestive heart failure on Christmas morning in Atlanta at age 73, routinely drew the largest crowds of anyone at the theater, which opened in 1934.
		The Apollo also was a showcase for superstars including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, who was 9 when he performed with his brothers for the first time at the storied hall.
		Manhattan resident Olive Conteh-Martyn stopped by the Apollo on Wednesday to pay tribute to Brown, a man who was so adored when she was a teenager in Sierra Leone, in West Africa, that children tried to emulate his dance moves.
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	PRESS RELEASE Apollo Theater Foundation's 70th Celebration Anniversary Coming to DVD From Rhino Home Video: 'Apollo At ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		"The Apollo received an overwhelming response to the show after it aired in June," said Nicole Bernard, Senior Vice President of the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. "We are thrilled with the Apollo/Rhino partnership.
		Aired June 19th on NBC, "Apollo At 70: A Hot Night In Harlem" celebrated 70 years of legendary performances at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem.
		Since 1934, the world-famous Apollo Theater, which received national, state and city landmark status in 1983, has been the nation's premier arena for emerging and established fl and Latino entertainers.
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	Apollo Theater Chicago, IL tickets. Directions, seating chart, events. Official Ticketmaster site.
		Theater will be on the West side of the street just after the Elevated Train Tracks
		The Apollo is approximately 3 blocks of the Fullerton Elevated Train Station, which services the Brown (Ravenswood), the Red (Howard/Dan Ryan), and Purple (Evanston Express) CTA lines.
		Bus: the Apollo is approximately 1 block from the #11 Lincoln Avenue Route at Lincoln/Sheffield.
	www.ticketmaster.com /venue/57346 (400 words)

	New York Daily News - Boroughs - Showtime for Apollo facade (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jonelle Procope, president of the Apollo Theater Foundation Inc., in front of venue’s new facade, which is to be unveiled today.
		The theater's exterior will include a fully refurbished terra-cotta facade, a stainless steel and glass storefront and a new box office.
		Jonelle Procope, president of the Apollo Theater Foundation Inc., said the new facade will be a symbol of Harlem's new renaissance.
	www.nydailynews.com /boroughs/story/374874p-318563c.html (0 words)

	EAR FARM: Gorillaz @ the Apollo Theater - 4 April, 2006
		Gorillaz @ the Apollo Theater - 4 April, 2006
		I'm glad I picked the middle show of the Gorillaz run at the Apollo Theater because they definitely had a few kinks to work out at first.
		Don't get me wrong, it was really great to be back at the Apollo for the first time in two years (since I spent a week there in May of 2004), but seriously...
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	Apollo Theater - show guide, location, directions, history
		The Apollo Theater is a wheelchair-accessible, 350-seat theater.
		The Apollo boasts a full bar and drinks are allowed in the theater during shows.
		Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater.
	www.theatermania.com /content/theater.cfm?int_show_id=7537 (0 words)

	James Brown returns to Apollo one last time - R&B/SOUL MUSIC - MSNBC.com
		Thousands of people danced and sang in the streets outside the Apollo Theater in a raucous celebration Thursday of the music legend’s life as his body was displayed on the stage where he made his 1956 debut.
		Earlier, Brown’s body was carried to the theater through the streets of Harlem on a majestic white carriage drawn by two white horses.
		Some fans arrived at the Apollo as early as midnight for a chance to pay their respects, and more than 100 were inline outside the theater by 8 a.m.
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	Apollo Theater exec - I Love This Job! - Interview - Biography Essence - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As senior vice-president of business development at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, my day-to-day responsibilities include handling the intellectual property aspects of the Apollo and its brand development.
		This year marks the Apollo's seventieth anniversary, and we've begun renovations to build the 1,500-seat theater into a state-of-the-art facility.
		I keep in mind that long before American Idol, the original Apollo Amateur Night was one of the only stages open to talented African American entertainers.
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	CTV.ca \| Fans honour 'Godfather of Soul' at Apollo
		The awning of the Apollo Theater displays a message in tribute to James Brown in New York.
		Thousands of people danced and sang in the streets outside the Apollo Theater on Thursday in raucous celebration of the music legend's life as his body was displayed to the public on the stage where he made his 1956 debut.
		His body was carried to the theater through the streets of Harlem on a majestic white carriage drawn by two white horses.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20061227/james_brown_061228/20061228 (888 words)

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