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A review by uncommonlybound
Showtime at the Apollo: The Epic Tale of Harlem's Legendary Theater by Ted Fox, James Otis Smith
4.0
The Apollo Theatre in Harlem has been a hotbed of musical innovations since it opened in the early decades of the 1900s. Musical Greats from Ella Fitzgerald to Michael Jackson got their start there and it was the ambition of countless other musicians to play there someday. From the stage lights, to the Tree of Hope, to the tough-to-impress audience, to the camaraderie of the performers behind-the-scenes, the Apollo Theatre became a sort of home for many.
Ted Fox's original history of the theatre, "Showtime at the Apollo" was published almost thirty years ago in the 1980s. This updated and illustrated edition literally shows the ever-changing faces and musical styles that graced its halls over the years. Whether you know nothing about the theatre or you are well-acquainted with it, this is a great look into an important piece of American history.
Ted Fox's original history of the theatre, "Showtime at the Apollo" was published almost thirty years ago in the 1980s. This updated and illustrated edition literally shows the ever-changing faces and musical styles that graced its halls over the years. Whether you know nothing about the theatre or you are well-acquainted with it, this is a great look into an important piece of American history.