Apollo Theater Tour with Billy Mitchell - Inside the Theater | Biography

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The Apollo was built in 1914. The building was originally called The Hertig and Seaman New Burlesque Theater. Originally, it was an all-white theater, due the segregated nature of Harlem. In 1934, the name of the theater was changed to the "Apollo Theater." #Biography
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@jdolly66 5 лет назад

Mr. Billy Mitchell - a jewel in the crown of the Apollo. I have many fond memories of this amazing, walking encyclopedia of Harlem Apollo history. This man is the Apollo's greatest asset. Other employees come and go, but Mr. Mitchell is always there. This man has seen an incredible amount of change at the theater. He has personally witnessed the ups and downs of the theater and the neighborhood. He has the most fascinating anecdotal stories of his tenure at the Apollo starting as a young boy who would hang out backstage to run errands for the performers like Sam Cooke, Moms Mabley, Smokey Robinson etc. His love for the theater and his unrivaled knowledge of the Apollo Theater history makes him a legend of Harlem. He is a star in his own right and deserves to be compensated as such. I could not imagine the Apollo Theater without Mr. Mitchell; to me, they are one and the same thing. Mr. Billy Mitchell embodies the heart soul of the Apollo Theater experience. I feel privileged to have worked with him.

@anthonyrogers7997 10 лет назад

Took the tour on May 20, 2014. Mr. Mitchell is fantastic! Great tour, informative and he made everyone feel at home. I would advise anyone and everyone to go.

@BOWBESTIES34 10 лет назад

I went today and met him!i learned he has been there since he was 18!

@suavelleadams5097 Год назад

I went to New York city way back in 1992/ 1993 and I almost missed the Apollo theater by having a discussion with someone on the Electric Train and the Apollo had caught my eye shortly after passing by it I was like "Oh my Goodness was that the Apollo theater and I was certain it was and I jumped off at the next Station and walked from there straight to the Apollo hoping to buy some tickets for the next show ! The cashier had explained to me that they don't film Live Broadcasts like the way most people think they do at the Apollo ! They only do like 2 each month and the next one was going to be towards the end of January and I was just out there for Christmas and New Years !