Informative Essay: The Apollo Theater

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The Apollo Theater You, Have you ever sat at home and thought about where would be an interesting place to go? Somewhere you can have a fun time for under 20$.And aren't you tired of low-quality entertainment where everything is overpriced. Well I have a place for you, The Apollo Theater. The Apollo Theatre is in Harlem, New York it is the most famous performance venues associated with African American entertainers. The New York Theater that became the Apollo was built in 1913 by Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon, two burlesque theatre operators and at opening was named Hurtig and Seamon’s New Burlesque Theater. It has many things, Comics, singers, musicians and more. It was the birthplace of many types of music. Travelers say it is in …show more content…

It is located in Harlem, which is known for African American Heritage, and Jazz music. It is a few blocks away from General Grant National Memorial, with a good view of the Hudson River. It is also a few minutes away from the historical college Columbia University. Also if your into baseball, and like the Yankees, Yankee stadium is about 30 minutes away. Black Past.org calls the theater,”the most famous performance venue associated with African American entertainers” “the Apollo received landmark status in 1983” said Encyclopedia Britannica. Which is only deemed to historic, or artistic …show more content…

Billy Mitchell an On-Site Historian, and long time worker said, “One might think this is a black theatre because they always show black people. The truth is that every race, every culture, every ethnic group has contributed to the theatre's history: white people, black people, Latino, Asian, Indian.” It is a landmark for everyone. Also it is important because of the “Legendary Amuteur Night”. Amutuer Night is one of the New York’s most popular live entertainment experience. It is known for having the most tough audience. We decide if they'll be if they'll be the next James Brown or Michael Jackson.The Apollo Theatre was a difficult audience, and if they didn't like you, they would let you know. Luckily, they liked me.¨ said by Neil Sedaka.

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