05/17/2012
09:53 AM
The Apollo
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I grew up in East Harlem and I always visit the Apollo to show support. It is a nice place it has been in Harlem for so many years now and I have so many memories there, like my start at the NYPD. The...
05/15/2012
11:13 AM
Small theatre with alot of history
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Apollo was much smaller than I expected. It is impossible to have a bad seat.
05/15/2012
11:10 AM
Harlem highlight
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
To be in the same theatre as some die hard locals and supporters of the amateur talent on show was a great experience. The compere does a great job in in getting the audience in a groove.
Some of the...
05/13/2012
03:02 PM
A Must-Experience Destination - Study up if you're vague on it's importance
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Like any significant historic site, it is savored best when the visitor has information. I have long wanted to go to this historical music palace. As a baby-boomer I rocked and strutted to R&B; it...
05/11/2012
02:15 PM
No Talent Night a must!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
You will never feel bad again and be thankful its not you on stage as as the merciless audience selects thier favorites by booing the house down! Check with the theater for any special rates for local...
04/23/2012
02:26 PM
Wonderful experience
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Apollo tour was the highlight of our trip to NYC with our grandchildren. I had visited it many, many years ago and wanted to share my memories with the girls. The tour guide, Billy Mitchell, was...
04/19/2012
11:11 AM
Historic place
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
Went many many years ago, don't know how it is now. My experience was average but it is a part of nyc history.
04/05/2012
11:40 AM
good holiday show!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
took my mom & aunt here for ballet hispanico. the refurbished theatre was comfortable & the stage view terrific!
03/28/2012
08:17 PM
AMATEUR NIGHT = WOW !
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We had ben warned by a New Yorker that the amateur night was " too commercialised " - maybe in his experience but not ours. Booked tickets on - line from Australia after reading about the night on TA....
03/16/2012
11:17 AM
Amateur night, Broadway !
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
They do this special show once or twice a year. No booing allowed for this show. We still had a lot of fun, and the performers were really amazing amateurs, with a smattering of professional "hosts...