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The Temptations + The Four Tops

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The Temptations, often referred to as “American Music Royalty,” are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. The group celebrated their 60th Anniversary in 2021.

Named the “#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time” and one of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists” by Billboard magazine, as well as one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, the group is truly a beloved national treasure.

Considered trailblazers in the 1960s, leading the way, not only for themselves, but for other R&B artists and successfully reaching mainstream audiences here and abroad, the Temptations’ rise to fame was meteoric. When the legendary “Classic Five,” (Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams and David Ruffin) released the single, “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” in 1964, which peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Chart and remained on the list for 11 weeks, it marked the beginning of a multitude of award-winning and chart-topping songs and albums that would be embraced by popular music audiences globally. It was on March 6, 1965 that their first million copy bestselling single, “My Girl” hit #1 on Billboard’s Pop chart.

The Temptations, throughout the group’s evolution, have produced 53 Billboard Hot 100 Hit singles, including four that became #1 Pop singles: “My Girl,” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.” Additionally, they released 43 Top 10 R&B hit singles, 14 of which were #1 R&B hits, including timeless classics such as “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” and songs influenced by their funk/psychedelic soul sound including “Happy People,” and “Shakey Ground.” The group also has 16 #1 R&B Albums. The Temptations’ music, then and now, continues to raise the spirit of the country and uplift a nation searching for common bonds and glimmers of hope and humanity.

The Temptations’ heritage, influence and contributions to, not only American culture and African American communities but also to the global music landscape are monumental. The influence that the Temptations have had on mainstream and global artists is undeniable.

The group’s popularity is ever-increasing and they are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today. While the group has evolved over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead the group and carry the torch forward for the next generation of Temptations’ fans.

The Temptations are currently the subject of the smash hit Broadway musical, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations , which opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on March 21st, 2019. The musical received 12 Tony nominations and won the Tony Award for Best Choreography at the 73rd Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 10, 2019. Also in 2019, the original cast album for Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations was nominated for a Grammy Award in the “Best Musical Theater Album” category.

Dr. Otis Williams, the sole surviving original Temptation, Ron Tyson, a lead vocalist with the group for 37 years, Terry Weeks, a lead vocalist for 23 years, Willie Greene, Jr., bass vocalist with the group for four years, and Mario Corbino, who joined the group this year, always look forward to serenading fans with their soulful voices, lighting up stages with their famous Temptations’ Walk, and bringing joy to audiences of all ages.

The Four Tops

The quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-part harmony jazz. When Motown’s Berry Gordy Jr. found out they had hustled a national “Tonight Show” appearance, he signed them without an audition to be the marquee act for the company’s Workshop Jazz label. That proved short-lived, and Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland.

Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars and their sixties track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade. Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” a no. 1 R&B and Pop smash in 1965, is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers; it was quickly followed by a longtime favorite, “It’s The Same Old Song” (no. 2 R&B/no. 5 pop). Their commercial peak was highlighted by a romantic trilogy: the no. 1 “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” (no. 2 R&B/no. 6 pop) and “Bernadette” (no. 3 R&B/no. 4 pop)—an extraordinary run of instant H-D-H classics.

In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Though they would no longer have hits on record, the group continued to be a hit in concert, touring incessantly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define. Following Payton’s death in 1997, the group briefly worked as a trio until Theo Peoples, a former Temptation, was recruited to restore the group to a quartet. When Stubbs subsequently grew ill, Peoples became the lead singer and former Motown artist-producer Ronnie McNeir was enlisted to fill Payton’s spot. In 2005, when Benson died, Payton’s son Roquel replaced him.

For Rolling Stone ’s 2004 article “The Immortals – The Greatest Artists Of All Time,” Smokey Robinson remembered: “They were the best in my neighborhood in Detroit when I was growing up (and) the Four Tops will always be one of the biggest and the best groups ever. Their music is forever."

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The Temptations, often referred to as “American Music Royalty,” are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. The group celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2021. The Four Tops, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-part harmony jazz.

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The Temptations and The Four Tops

Two legendary supergroups – together again! From “Baby, I Need Your Loving” to “My Girl,” enjoy an evening full of your favorite Motown memories from two classic 1960s hitmakers.

THE TEMPTATIONS

The Temptations, often referred to as “American Music Royalty,” are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. The group will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2021. To mark this milestone, the Temptations are planning a brand-new album, a national concert tour across the country, and an international concert tour in the UK in fall 2021.

Named the “#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time” and one of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists” by Billboard magazine, as well as one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, the group is truly a beloved national treasure.

The Temptations’ heritage, influence and contributions to, not only American culture and African American communities but also to the global music landscape are monumental. The influence that the Temptations have had on mainstream and global artists is undeniable.

The group’s popularity is ever-increasing and they are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today. While the group has evolved over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead the group and carry the torch forward for the next generation of Temptations’ fans.

THE FOUR TOPS

The quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-part harmony jazz. When Motown’s Berry Gordy Jr. found out they had hustled a national “Tonight Show” appearance, he signed them without an audition to be the marquee act for the company’s Workshop Jazz label. That proved short-lived, and Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland.

Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars and their sixties track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade. Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” a no. 1 R&B and Pop smash in 1965, is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers; it was quickly followed by a longtime favorite, “It’s The Same Old Song” (no. 2 R&B/no. 5 pop). Their commercial peak was highlighted by a romantic trilogy: the no. 1 “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” (no. 2 R&B/no. 6 pop) and “Bernadette” (no. 3 R&B/no. 4 pop)—an extraordinary run of instant H-D-H classics. Other Tops hits from the decade included “Ask The Lonely,” “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over),” “Something About You,” “You Keep Running Away,” “7-Rooms Of Gloom” and their covers of “Walk Away Renee” and “If I Were A Carpenter.” The group was also extraordinarily popular in the U.K.

The Temptations and The Four Tops Two legendary supergroups – together again! From “Baby, I Need Your Loving” to “My Girl,” enjoy an evening full of your favorite Motown memories from two classic 1960s hitmakers. Tickets: $69 - $109 Thu Dec 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Thu Dec 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Info Please Note: Ticket buyer and members of the ticket buyer’s party agree to observe and obey all instructions, warnings, or other requirements provided in advance of the event and on site. Please note that current conditions/regulations/guidelines are subject to change based on the status/situation known at the time, and that individual artists may impose their own restrictions. Please click here to view our Ticketing & Venue Policies More Info The Temptations OFFICIAL WEBSITE More Info The Four Tops OFFICIAL WEBSITE Facebook Event Add to Calendar Dec 7, 2023 @ 7:30 PM Share It Plan Your Visit Seating Chart Group Tickets Accessibility Please Note Ticket buyer and members of the ticket buyer’s party agree to observe and obey all instructions, warnings, or other requirements provided in advance of the event and on site. Please note that current conditions / regulations / guidelines are subject to change based on the status / situation known at the time, and that individual artists may impose their own restrictions. Venue Policies Related Shows

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The Temptations’ story is an epic journey of courage, struggle, triumphs, setbacks, and ultimately, international superstardom. The genesis and magnitude of their greatness is one of the most extraordinary stories of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Billboard Magazine in 2017 called them the “#1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time,” and in November of 2019 the magazine named them one of the 125 “Greatest of All Time Artists” in music.

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It's a Motown, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Lifetime Achievement double header featuring The Temptations ("My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud To Beg," "I Wish It Would Rain," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Just My Imagination"), and The Four Tops ("I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)," "It's the Same Old Song," "Reach Out I'll be There," "Bernadette," "Ain't No Woman Like the One I've Got"). The Temptations include original member Otis Williams. The Four Tops include original member Abdul "Duke" Fakir.

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This September will see Motown legends Four Tops, together with The Temptations Revue and Tavares come together to tour six UK cities, including Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on 1st September, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on 3rd September, Manchester’s O2 Apollo on 4th September, Hull’s Connexin Live on 5th September, Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo on 7th September and Bournemouth’s BIC on 9th September. The superstar vintage soul groups The Four Tops came from seminal label Motown and are one of the most commercially successful American pop music groups of all time, having sold tens of millions of albums and influenced generations of artists and music fans. The Four Tops, The Temptations Revue and Tavares will be performing in London with full bands, making a long-awaited return to grace British stages. With the popularity of vintage soul peaking in influence across generations, the tour of six UK cities promises to be sell-out shows when tickets go on General Sale at 10am on Friday, 26th April. Vocal quartet The Four Tops helped propel the Motown label to global success. Led by the group’s remaining original founding member Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, joined by Lawrence Payton Jr (son of original member Lawrence Payton), Ronnie McNeir and Alex Morris. The Four Tops had major breakthrough hits with ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’, ‘I Can’t Help Myself’. Other hits include ‘It’s The Same Old Song’, ‘Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over)’ and ‘Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever’, ‘Standing In The Shadows Of Love’ and ‘Bernadette’, with ‘Reach Out I’ll Be There’ released in 1966 and the group’s biggest Motown hit. Vocal quintet The Temptations also released music via Motown to achieve massive international success. The Temptations Revue is a group lead by Glenn Leonard who was lead tenor of the group from 1975-83 and recorded on 10 albums with the group, and joined by Kareem Ali, Tim Brooks, Andre Jackson and Shelton Price for the UK tour. With major global hits including ‘My Girl’, ‘Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)’, ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’, ‘Ain’t Too Proud To Beg’, ‘I Wish It Would Rain’, ‘Cloud Nine’, ‘I Can’t Get Next To You’, and ‘Treat Her Like A Lady’. Tavares are the Tavares brothers, a hugely successful American R&B/Soul group, now touring as a quartet comprising the original founding members Perry ‘Tiny’ Tavares and Feliciano ‘Butch’ Tavares, joined by Brent Tavares an John Kelly. They are most loved for their international smash hit ‘Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel’, with other hits including ‘It Only Takes A Minute’, ‘Don’t Take Away The Music’, ‘Whodunit’, as well as a hugely successful cover of Bee Gees classic ‘More Than A Woman’, which appeared on the Saturday Night Fever movie soundtrack. The Four Tops said “We need your loving UK, we can’t wait to return to your shores this September with our brothers in soul The Temptations Revue and Tavares, so get ready for us!” The Temptations Revue said “We love performing for our British fans, we will be on cloud nine this September!”

Tavares said “It’s been more than a minute, but coming to the UK always makes us so happy, come see us this September!”

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A journey through Motown's BEST including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more!

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Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient,  Bootsy Collins  and wife,  Pepperminte Patti Collins  co-host Cleveland’s first annual  Funk Not Fight Love Fest  . 

The Love Fest will be a closing finale of Cleveland’s History Days highlighting and benefiting the historic Leo’s Casino now memorialized as the Leo’s Casino Arts & Music Collaboratory (LCAMC) led by Ron and Maria Fuqua and Dr. Fred Wheatt.

Historically, Leo’s Casino was the landmark stage for some of the most well-known entertainment legends to grace Cleveland with performances including Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder and the Four Tops. Comedians included Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson and Redd Foxx. Leo’s Casino was also the last venue where Otis Redding performed before a tragic plane crash took his life in 1967.

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It’s a series of tribute performances showcasing some of the world’s most famous musical artists. Performances are at the Rose History Auditorium located on the Marco Island Historical Museum campus.

Three tributes in one night

Jan. 24 – The opening night lineup will feature performances of hit tunes ranging from Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” to Cher’s “Half Breed” and Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way.”

Elvis has not left the building

Feb. 1 – World Champion tribute artist Ted Torres Martin’s portrayal of The King of Rock N’ Roll has been called one of the world’s top tributes — a title he earned in Memphis, Tennessee as recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises. His vocals have been described as the closest to Elvis you will ever hear. He will perform some of the biggest Elvis Presley hits including “Burning Love,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “If I Can Dream” and more.

Essence of Motown

Feb. 6 – Back by popular demand, this tribute show showcases the music and culture with the celebration of Motown. Essence of Motown features Larry Johnson who has performed with The Drifters and The Temptations. This show pays homage to a golden era of music by bringing back the distinctive Motown sound of both of these famous groups as well as the Four Tops, The Miracles and other great groups.

A Tribute to Paul McCartney

Feb. 22 – Paul is All is the number one Paul McCartney tribute show in the country. John Babcock has been performing as Paul McCartney of the Beatles and touring the United States and Canada with the cast of Beatlemania, performing in the long-running Las Vegas show Legends of Concert.

The Rhythm Chicks – Great Girl Groups Through the Decades

Feb. 29 – This trio of performers pays tribute to the great girl groups and female entertainers of the 1940s to the present with wonderful harmonies, great choreography, and dazzling costumes. Performed to rave reviews in theaters, nightclubs, and on cruise ships throughout the country, this tribute show celebrates the Supremes, The Shirelles, The Crystals, The Pointer Sisters, Madonna, Gloria Estefan and many others.

The Ed Sullivan Variety Show presents “The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll”

March 12 – The Ed Sullivan’s All-Star Variety Show is a high-energy musical salute to some of entertainment’s most beloved stars. Talented Las Vegas tribute artists pay homage to Rock ‘n’ Roll greats Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Joe Cocker, The Blues Brothers, Hank Williams and Mick Jagger.

John Denver – Back Home Again

March 19 – Tom Becker, known as one of the best John Denver tribute artists in the U.S., has performed around the globe.

Donna Summer and Tina Turner

March 27 –  The audience will experience the ultimate Tina Turner tribute and Donna Summer tribute at this show by tribute artist Latraia Savage.

Doors open at 6 p.m., curtain is at 6:30. Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets visit themihs.org or call 239-389-6447 for more information.

The Marco Island Historical Museum is located at 180 S. Heathwood Drive. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and the site is handicapped accessible. For general information visit themihs.org or call 239-389-6447.

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A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE

• On January 26, 1934, the 125th Street Apollo Theater opens with the show “Jazz a la Carte” headlined by Benny Carter and his Orchestra, Ralph Cooper and Aida Ward.
• The Apollo becomes the premiere showplace for live, theatrical entertainment in Harlem.
• Dewey “Pigmeat” Markham, Jackie “Moms” Mabley and Dusty Fletcher are among the comedians who appear regularly on stage.
• Tap dancers like the Nicholas Brothers, Berry Brothers, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Buck and Bubbles are the top dance acts.
• Amateur Night winners include Ella Fitzgerald and Pearl Bailey.
• In 1935, Bessie Smith’s four weeks at The Apollo are her sole live performances that year.
• By 1937, The Apollo is the largest employer of Black theatrical workers in the US, according to Frank Schiffman, and the only theater in NYC hiring Black people in backstage positions.
• Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and the Count Basie Orchestra make their debut.
• The Apollo Chorus Girls are considered to be the best line in NYC. In 2005, their story is recounted in the documentary “Been Rich All My Life.”
• Lionel Hampton’s 16-piece band appears at The Apollo. Hampton’s hit, “Flyin’ Home,” becomes an Apollo favorite.
• Teddy Hale, Babe Laurence, and Bunny Briggs are the top dance attractions.
• During World War II, The Apollo sets aside 35 tickets daily for soldiers. Tuesdays at the USO were “Apollo Night.”
• Dinah Washington and Sammy Davis, Jr. make their first Apollo appearance.
• Amateur Night winners during the 1940s include Sarah Vaughn and Ruth Brown.
• Apollo comics stop using blackface makeup.
• The Johnny Otis Rhythm & Blues Caravan come to The Apollo featuring 13-year old Little Esther Phillips.
• The week before Christmas 1951, Josephine Baker makes her Apollo debut.
• “Mambo Shows” are a big Apollo attraction with stars like Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, and the Mambo Aces.
• Comedy acts like “Harlem’s Son of Fun,” Nipsey Russell, Timmie Rogers & James “Stump” Cross, and Harold “Stumpy” Cromer are a major draw.
• “The Detective Story,” with Sidney Poitier, is the first dramatic play to be shown on the stage.
• In 1955, Thurman Ruth’s Gospel Caravan debuts at The Apollo featuring acts such as The Dixie Hummingbirds, Shirley Caesar, Alex Bradford, Clara Ward, and the Soul Stirrers.
• Amateur Night contestants include the Esquires, Dionne Warwick, Joe Tex, and James Brown.
• In 1955, Disc jockey Tommy “Dr. Jive” Smalls brings the idea of the Rhythm and Blues Revue to Apollo manager Bobby Schiffman. The shows feature as many as a dozen vocal acts on one bill.
• “Showtime at The Apollo” is first broadcast in 1955, taped before a live studio audience. Performers include Sarah Vaughn, “Big” Joe Turner, Herb Jeffries, the Count Basie Orchestra, comedian Nipsey Russell, and the dancer Bill Bailey. Willie Bryant is the host.
• Jazz greats like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Thelonius Monk appear at The Apollo.
• Nancy Wilson makes her Apollo debut. The Miracles, with Smokey Robinson, appear on Ray Charles’ show.
• A Scepter Records show package includes the Shirelles, Chuck Jackson, Tommy Hunt, Maxine Brown, and the Isley Brothers.
• Amateur Night winners include Gladys Knight, King Curtis, Ronnie Spector, Billy Stewart, Jimi Hendrix, and Charlie and Inez Foxx.
• The Jewel Box Revue, “25 Men and 1 Girl”, is one of the most popular shows and features performances by people in drag.
• Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Joe Tex, and especially Aretha Franklin, present the grittier side of soul at The Apollo.
• James Brown records live shows at the Apollo in 1962.
• The “Motortown” Revue debuts with the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Commodores, and “Little” Stevie Wonder.
• “Blues Nights” features B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, T-Bone Walker, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Jimmy Witherspoon, and Odetta.
• Aretha Franklin’s Apollo shows are major events. The Apollo marquee reads, “She’s Home.”
• Stars of the Philadelphia International record label, including the Delfonics, the O'Jays, the Stylistics, the Spinners, the Three Degrees and Harold Melvin, and the Blue Notes, are presented.
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear at a 1971 benefit concert for Attica.
• B.B. King plays an early morning blues concert for Harlem schoolchildren.
• By the mid-1970s, The Apollo is presenting only 22 weeks of shows per year as recordings eclipse live performances as an important source of income for artists.
• Bobby Schiffman reluctantly closes The Apollo in January 1976.
• The Theater briefly reopens in 1978 under new management with shows by Ralph McDonald, War, the T-Connection and Sister Sledge, James Brown, Bob Marley, and Parliament Funkadelic.
• In 1981, Percy Sutton’s Inner City Broadcasting Corporation and a group of private investors purchase The Apollo Theater. The Apollo receives state and city landmark status as Harlem’s oldest functioning theater in 1983.
• On May 5th, 1985, The Apollo’s renovation is celebrated with a 50th Anniversary grand reopening and television special, “Motown Salutes The Apollo.” Amateur Night is re-launched on Christmas Eve that same year.
• “Showtime at The Apollo” is revived and launched as a television show.
• The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is established to manage, fund, and program The Apollo Theater.
• The Artist Formerly Known as Prince plays The Apollo in an exclusive VH1 Concert.
• The Apollo Theater Foundation launches its first performance series with a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Other performances follow including Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Boys Choir of Harlem, and Betty Carter – Jazz Ahead ’95.
• Tony Bennett plays a sold-out engagement honoring Billie Holiday.
• In 2002, George C. Wolfe’s new musical “Harlem Song” opens to enthusiastic reception.
• The Apollo hosts its inaugural Spring Benefit Gala in 2005 with a special tribute to Ossie Davis.
• The first phase of renovation is completed and includes the installation of over 1,500 house seats, restoration of the 125th-Street façade, a state-of-the-art marquee, new stage, and greenroom.
• In 2006, Apollo legend James Brown lays in state on The Apollo stage. Tens of thousands of people gather to pay their respects.
• Then-Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama hosts a campaign fundraiser at The Apollo in 2007.
• Thousands of Michael Jackson fans flock to The Apollo Theater to pay tribute to the pop icon, celebrate his life, and mourn his death in 2009.

Apollo Historic Tours

WALK of Fame

Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at The Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan and more.

Join the fun with the weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers of a whole new roster of stars. Be a part of the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.  Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola,  is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess and Set It Off Man Greginald Spencer. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!

If you missed The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout at The Apollo in 2022, do not miss this opportunity to experience it at the Opera House at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Join visionary artists Nona Hendryx, Abby Dobson, Toshi Reagon, Joel Thompson, Carlos Simon, Courtney Bryan, and Troy Anthony, the American Composers Orchestra conducted by Chelsea Tipton, II and NEWorks Voices of Inspiration chorale under the leadership of Nolan Williams, Jr. for a genre-bending concert.  With creative concept and direction by Artistic Director, Jonathan McCrory, The Gathering stands as the highlight of The Kennedy Center’s week-long celebration showcasing the convergence of orchestral, choral, gospel, and soul music. The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout is a tribute to the power of art as a vehicle for justice; a drum beat summoning the power of possibility.

About the Director: Jonathan McCrory is a Tony-nominated producer, two-time Obie Award-winning, Harlem-based artist who has served as Executive Artistic Director at National Black Theatre since 2012.  He has directed numerous professional productions and concerts including: How the Light Gets In (NYMF), Klook and Iron John (NAMT), Dead and Breathing, HandsUp, Hope Speaks, Blacken The Bubble, Asking for More, Last Laugh, and Enter Your Sleep.Jonathan has worked at ETW at TISCH NYU with Emergence: A Communion and evoking him: Baldwin and at Suny Purchase directing Exit Strategy & A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.  He has been acknowledged as an exceptional leader through Craine’s New York Business 2020 Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives.

The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout was originally performed at The Apollo in Harlem, New York, May 2022. ‍

Join the fun with the weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers of a whole new roster of stars. Be a part of the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.  

Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola ,  is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess and Set It Off Man Greginald Spencer. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!

The competition heats up as winners from the first round of Amateur Night return for a chance to advance one step closer to the $20,000 grand prize. Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at The Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly and Jazmine Sullivan.

Join the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.

Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola, is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!

Experience The Apollo’s electrifying new music series where music comes alive in an intimate setting.  UPclose at The Apollo makes its debut with Adam Blackstone’s: Legacy experience where the Emmy® award-winning musical director, musician, singer and songwriter hosts a pop-up jam session with some of today’s hottest vocalists and musicians.

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