Apollo Theater

In fy22, the Apollo presented programs both in-person and virtually on the digital stage, which has allowed the organization to expand its reach to a global audience of 1.6m through more than 60 new digital programs, creating a new, evergreen platform with which to engage its audiences and future generations. The theme of the fy22 season was the renaissance is now!, honoring the legacy and impact of the harlem renaissance 100 years ago. The Apollo continued collaboration with master artist in residence and author ta-nehisi coates as well with commissioned artists ebony noelle golden, stefon harris, bandaloop, daniel bernard roumain, billy childs, jessica care moore, aku kadogo, and many more and community partners (continued on schedule o) including wnyc (Apollo uptown hall mlk program) and abdel salaam's forces of nature dance theatre (kwanzaa regeneration celebration). Additional accomplishments included the presentation of the gathering: a sonic collective ring shout, inspired by the ancestral tradition of the ring shout to honor the lives lost and uplift the lives we continue to lead during turbulent times, jamie foxx's "act like you got some sense" book tour in the Apollo's historic Theater, and ny comedy festival's "smart funny and black live!"

Education and community engagementthe Apollo remains a leading cultural anchor for upper manhattan and the 125th street corridor, engaging an annual audience of more than 200,000, including harlem and new york residents as well as national and international tourists. In addition to performing arts, the Apollo offers community programs that address important issues and meaningfully engage our neighborhood including: the annual free harlem healthy soul festival; a free annual open house; Apollo historic backstage tours; (continued on schedule o)the free uptown hall series fostering dialogue around pressing issues in our community; a month of free and affordable holiday programming each december; and an array of free and low-cost programs throughout the year, including a wide-reaching ticket access program ensuring broad accessibility to the Theater's range of performing arts and entertainment. The Apollo Theater is committed to engaging students and youth through innovative education initiatives. The Apollo Theater academy offers hands-on programs to develop career and leadership skills in under-served teens by engaging them in "behind the scenes" arts and entertainment professions including technical Theater apprenticeships, administrative internships, and informative panel discussions. The Apollo oral history project is an in-depth in-school program where harlem students transform local history into original theatrical and multimedia projects. Extending the Apollo experience to a new generation of theatergoers while supporting classroom learning and in-school work, school day live and family showtime performances allow more than 11,000 students, teachers, and families to experience world-class performing arts presentations on the Apollo stages. Through its performing arts program, education and community initiatives, and other endeavors such as digital media and the archives, the iconic Apollo Theater extends its legacy as a world renowned performing arts center and a nurturing home for diverse artists. The Theater continues to showcase popular and emerging talent and engage audiences with its artistic, education and community programming. With demonstrated longevity as a significant american cultural center, the Apollo remains a celebrated and accessible venue for diverse audiences, artists and communities.