Showtime at the Apollo: The Story of Harlem's World Famous Theater

by Ted Fox

The definitive and only full scale history of the world famous Apollo Theatre. This classic text—newly updated for the legendary showplace's 70th anniversary in 2004— boasts over 150 photos. Since 1934 the Apollo has probably exerted a greater influence upon popular culture than any other entertainment venue in the world.

Genres: Nonfiction, Music, History

328 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Rolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative and entertaining history of an American icon, and how it reflected and defined the Black music industry for pretty much the entire 20th century.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

No where else will you find the history of music, entertainment, Civil Rights, two World Wars, or the changes of New York's Harlem better told than in this book. It was well documented, had photos, quotes, and paragraphs from many Black (Afro-American) People of Color. Times changed, terms changed, but the GREAT Performers of the Apollo were and are a Great! What history of jazz origins, of rock origins, of swing and more. You will learn more of the real roots and wonder as I - when will recognition ever happen for many?