A grade ii listed theatre on shaftesbury avenue, the apollo theatre first opened in 1901 with american musical comedy. Book your apollo victoria theatre tickets for some of the west ends most popular shows on stubhub now. Visit the apollo theater this season for an exciting new line up of concerts, film screenings, dance, theatrical performances and more. The theatre was also used as a dance hall in the 1920s. Contains some strong language and mild sexual references. Get the kreator setlist of the concert at apollo theater, kaatsheuvel, netherlands on september 19, 1986 from the hell comes to your town tour 86 tour and other kreator setlists for free on setlist. Commonly known as the apollo victoria, the spectacular venue can hold over 2,300 people and is ideally located right near victoria station. Find apollo theater venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts.
The apollo was a music venue at 126 renfield street in glasgow city centre, scotland. Following that, the apollo hosted variety shows up until the end of. The o2 apollo is a concert venue in ardwick green, manchester, with a capacity of 3,500 2,514 standing, 986 seats. The apollo theatre ac seating chart details the apollo theatre ac is located in belvidere, il and is a great place to catch live entertainment. Although its only been in the west end since 2017, its become a firm favourite of many theatregoers, with its upbeat music and positive messages told throughout.
More events at popular venues at peoria civic center. The history of harlem is intertwined with the story of the apollo. Londons iconic apollo theatre on shaftesbury avenue hosts a number of great shows. Apollo theater discount broadway theater tickets at up to 50% off broadway theater ticket prices. Virtually a stones throw from victorias underground and large railway station, the apollo victoria theatre is one of londons most popular theatre venues, designed by the distinguished architects. Marylebone food festival foodie events until 26th april 2020. The building was specifically designed for the staging of musical theatre and was named after the greek god apollo, who was the god of arts and leader of the.
Though built in 19, the apollo didnt receive its name until it was opened to black patrons in 1934. The apollo victoria is one of the largest venues on the west end, with a seating capacity of 2,304. Ticket down has interactive apollo theatre london seating charts by section and row with a 3d view from each seat for select large venues. With inspiration taken from a bbc documentary, everybodys talking about jamie has really got everybody talking at the apollo theatre.
Its first production, the belle of bohemia, was not a success and the theatre soon changed hands. The building became a theatre in 1981 and has hosted prolific musicals such as the longrunning starlight express from 19842002. Get the rage setlist of the concert at apollo theater, kaatsheuvel, netherlands on september 19, 1986 from the hell comes to your town tour 86 tour and other rage setlists for free on setlist. The apollo opened in february 1901, becoming the fourth theatre to be constructed on the street. Mar 16, 2020 the apollo victoria theatre in london, where the west end musical wicked is homed image. Apollo theatre london 2020 all you need to know before. Today, the apollo theater schedule includes concerts, performing arts, community outreach and educational programs. Apollo theater 253 w 125th st, new york, new york 10027 rated 4. Apollo theater theatre, new york city, united states. There have been many vital legendary musical venues that have helped to shape the destiny of pop music. Walk straight on, crossing denman street, and great windmill street. Seatgeek provides everything you need to know about your seating options, including sections, row and even obstructed views. The soundstage is an ideal venue for music performances, readings, listening parties.
Apollo theatre in atlantic city, nj cinema treasures. The apollo operated from 5 september 1973 until closure on 16 june 1985 and was glasgows leading music venue during this period. If you would like to book access tickets, the apollo victoria theatre access line is 0800 912 6973. Klein, who is best known for the spectacular coronado theatre in rockford, illinois. In 1908, a fouryear run of follies cemented the venues success. The apollo opened in 1914 on the site of the crescent theater, which burned down a couple years earlier, not very long after it opened. The apollo theatre box office is open monday to saturday 10am 8pm. With its 1,500 seats, stateoftheart capacities, allnew sound system and extensive roster of support services, it is an ideal venue for performances, public forums, fashion shows, television or photo shoots, private. Theatres and venues near to apollo victoria theatre. Book your tickets online for apollo theatre, london.
A complete renovation in 2005 restored the apollo s mainstage auditorium to its storybook, turnofthecentury elegance. It has been a significant venue for african american popular music the apollo was the central theatre on harlems main commercial street, and its position reflects its central role in harlems culture. Since 1828, performances had taken place in make shift venues timber warehouses, coffee shops and clubs. Apollo theater an iconic entertainment venue in harlem. Apollo victoria theatre history contact details access. We recommend trying our interactive seating plan where you can choose a particular seat and get more information about restricted views, etc. Find out whats on and buy your official tickets from atg tickets. This theatre played a key role in the harlem renaissance movement in which african americans thrived.
The official apollo victoria website, the venue wicked, london. Rage concert setlist at apollo theater, kaatsheuvel on. In fact, a visit here will transport visitors back to the era of the 1920s. Learn more about the theatre and book your tickets here at the official box office. From shirley bassey to starlight express situated in londons westminster district on wilton road, the apollo victoria theatre opened as the new victoria cinema in 1930, becoming a popular prewar and postwar favourite for film and variety. Every year we put on a main season of seven shows as well as oneoff productions, vintage films, jazz. The apollo theatre opens 45 minutes before the start of each performance. Located on shaftesbury avenue in the city of westminster, the apollo theatre opened in 1901. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Paul lowry there have been many vital legendary musical venues that have helped to shape the destiny of pop music. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone companys. Official website for the apollo theatre in londons west end. The beautifully refurbished apollo theatre is located on shaftesbury avenue in londons west end. It is a beautiful art deco building, which originally opened as a cinema in the 1930s.
Virtually a stones throw from victorias underground and large railway station, the apollo victoria theatre is one of londons most popular theatre venues, designed by the distinguished architects william edward trent and ernest wamsley lewis in 1929. The apollo victoria theatre is a west end theatre best known for hosting longrunning musicals such as starlight express, and since 2006, the hit musical wicked commonly known as the apollo victoria, the spectacular venue can hold over 2,300 people and is ideally located right near victoria station. Official london theatre issues statement on west end shows. The apollo theater is a music hall located at 253 west 125th street between adam clayton powell jr. Apollo theater modest in size but rich in history, the apollo theater is one of new york citys most iconic performance venues.
The apollo victoria theatre is a west end theatre best known for hosting longrunning musicals such as starlight express, and since 2006, the hit musical wicked. Designed by new york architect george keister, the building was leased by jules. Patrons are also able to discuss their access needs via this number. Now heading into its 90th year the theatre has transformed into one of the leading west end venues hosting musicals such as the sound of music with petula clark, camelot with richard harris and fiddler on the roof with topol. New theatre oxford box office buy tickets online atg tickets. The apollo was a rebrand of the previous greens playhouse in the same building. A guide to the apollo victoria theatre in londons west end. Apollo theatre events and concerts in peoria apollo theatre. Apollo victoria theatre official london theatre venue guide. For the chance to experience a show at this popular west end. Boulevard seventh avenue and frederick douglass boulevard formerly eighth avenue in harlem, manhattan, new york city. If you are driving to the theatre after 6pm then you will not be charged. Named after the greek god of the arts and leader of the muses, apollo, the the theatre certainly lives up to the reputation. Whats on at the apollo theatre, london your definitive guide to all shows and events currently showing and coming soon.
It eventually was converted to a movie theatre and is listed in the 1951 film daily yearbook as the apollo theatre. Book an event when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. Pass the lyric theatre and the apollo theatre is the next on shaftesbury avenue. A guide to the apollo theatre in londons west end the apollo theatre, which was designed as a venue for musical entertainment, opened its doors on shaftesbury avenue in 1901. May 29, 2014 the apollo theater, harlem new york city source.
Disabled patrons and their carers are usually eligible for discounted tickets. This beautifully illustrated book is the companion volume to an. We recommend booking apollo theatre tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Opening in 1901 with an american musical, the belle of bohemia, the theatre became wellknown for hosting a string of musical comedies throughout the early 1900s. It is a noted venue for africanamerican performers, and is the home of showtime at the apollo, a nationally syndicated. Located on shaftesbury avenue, the apollo theatre is one of londons most characteristic venues. The building became a theatre in 1981 and has hosted prolific musicals such as. The venue was designed by lewin sharp and is one of the few theatres in london to be freehold. Hosting a private event in new yorks iconic apollo theater.
Find tickets from 49 dollars to fozzy with royal bliss and through fire on monday august 3 at 7. Although its only been in the west end since 2017, its become a firm favourite of many theatregoers, with its upbeat music and positive messages told. Apollo theater new york city 2020 all you need to know. Modest in size but rich in history, the apollo theater is one of new york citys most iconic performance venues. Apollo theater events and concerts in new york apollo.
Book online to buy tickets over the phone please call ticketmaster. The apollo theatre is a member of the little theatre guild of great britain ltg. In the era of super cinemas, provincial cinematograph theatres pct invited ernest walmsley lewis to submit plans to build such a cinema a stones throw away from victoria station. Aint nothing like the real thing tells the story of how harlem became harlem, beginning in 1905 with white tenants moving out. Apollo theatre tickets for the apollo theatre london. After first opening its doors february 1901, the apollo theatre has since become an inspiring destination for london entertainment and a venue for new and upcoming plays, musicals and comedies. The theatre frequently receives many major transfers. Opened as a cinema in 1930 the now apollo victoria is a 2,328 capacity theatrical venue brimming with art deco design. Attucks theatre located on norfolks historic church street, one of the oldest thoroughfares in the city, the attucks theatre was originally known as the apollo of the south.
For the apollo theatre cross the road and turn to your right, walk under the covered area where the cash atms and street artists are. Apollo theatre london everybodys talking about jamie. Apollo victoria theatre in greater london whatsonhub. Apollo theater new york tickets, schedule, seating chart.
The apollo, like the madison theatre, was designed by noted joliet architect frederic j. The apollo theater as we know it today was built in 19, when it functioned as a burlesque theater, before later shifting its focus to variety revues. In 1908, the dorrill family took over the venue and finally in 1934, the third theatre opened. A living monument to the harlem renaissance, the apollo mainstage auditorium. Apollo theatre, london official box office nimax theatres. Returning for a third year, the marylebone food festival brings together top restaurants, cafes, bars and food traders from the. C sheriffs journeys end to richard iii and twelfth night with mark rylance and stephen fry. The front door was located on south new york avenue but the side was along the worldfamous boardwalk. Everybodys talking about jamie tickets apollo theatre, london. Apr 27, 2010 the book highlights many apollo theater acts like james brown, bessie smith, ella fitzgerald aretha franklin and pearl bailey.
Every year we put on a main season of seven shows as well as oneoff productions, vintage films, jazz concerts and other events. Apollo theater new york tickets, directions, seating chart. The nearest car park is brewer street car park w1f 0la. Apollo theater, theatre established in 19 at 253 west 125th street in the harlem district of new york city. We recommend booking apollo theater tours ahead of time to secure your spot. As the latest initiative in the apollo theaters ongoing expansion, apollo new works extends the theaters commitment to the articulation and projection of the.
O2 apollo manchester is the trading name of live nation music uk limited company number. You can book your wicked theatre tickets online or over the phone by calling the apollo victoria theatre box office phone number 0844 871 3001. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. The apollo theatre has an illustrious history, and the beautifully restored edition has retained much of that in keeping with the art deco theme, look and feel. Where there are performances on a sunday, the box office will open from 10am until the start of the. Since it was founded in 1934, several of the musical acts. Book an event when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon.
Kreator concert setlist at apollo theater, kaatsheuvel on. But, few have the pedigree of the immortal apollo theatre in harlem, new york city. Everybodys talking about jamie tickets apollo theatre. The building is grade ii listed, the apollo hosts a large number of music concerts and comedy shows events throughout the year. Various venues london 19 minutes walk from apollo victoria theatre.
Apollo theater chicago tickets, schedule, seating chart, directions. As the latest initiative in the apollo theater s ongoing expansion, apollo new works extends the theater s commitment to the articulation and projection of the. It is a noted venue for africanamerican performers, and is the home of showtime at the apollo, a nationally syndicated television variety show which showcased new talent. With its 1,500 seats, stateoftheart capacities, allnew sound system and extensive roster of support services, it is an ideal venue for performances, public.
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