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The Apollo in Harlem has had a greater influence on American musical history than perhaps any other venue of the past century.

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Lee Daniels will direct a new documentary about the Apollo Theater, and has asked fans to help by submitting old video, audio and memorabilia.

"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment" is on view at the National Museum of American History from April 23 to Aug. 29, 2010. The exhibition is the first to explore the rich history and the cultural significance of Harlem’s Apollo Theater. It features photographs and artifacts to trace the story of the theater from its origins

BY WALTER OPINDE Since opening its doors on 24th June, 1914, and introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo Theater has played a significant role in the emergence of jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, and soul — all prototypically American music genres. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Sammy ...

The Apollo Theater. Harlem. 2018.

The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, is world-famous for its Amateur Night competitions. Every Wednesday night, hopeful performers from all over the city (and beyond) come to the Apollo to try their luck on the famed stage. The competition is tough, and only the best make it through to the end. But for those who do, the rewards are great. Not only do they get to perform at the Apollo, but they also get the chance to be seen by some of the biggest names in the music industry. So if...