1. Apollo Theatre

 

The Apollo Theatre at night.
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HARLEM.   Home of the famous "Showtime" and "Amateur Night at the Apollo," this theater has a very rich history of bringing some of the most talented African-American performers to the stage. Interestingly enough, when the building first opened in 1913, it was a whites-only burlesque hall. But its purchase by the Shiffman and Brecher families in 1935 opened the stage for greats like Count Basie, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis, Jr., Stevie Wonder and the Jackson Five. Today, the theater operates under nonprofit status and is still popular with young audiences for hosting fresh local and national talent. Tours are available for groups of 20 or more. Call 212-531-5337 to set up a date and time. TRAIN: A, B, C, D to 125th St   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Tours  Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Wed 11am; Sat-Sun 11am, 1pm Box office  Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 10am-6pm; Wed 10am-8:30pm; Sat Noon-6pm

Admission:

Weekday $16 Weekend $18

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Apollo Theatre website »

Type: Cultural Venues, Historic Sites, Tours and Excursions

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