Since 1934, every Wednesday night at 7:30PM aspiring artists and performers have graced the stage of the Apollo Theater in the hope that the magic of the hallowed stage and the approval of the infamous audience will launch their careers in the entertainment world. Apollo Wednesday night alumni is an impressive, ever expanding roster of world class talent including such legends as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Ben. E. King, Jackie Wilson, The Isley Brothers, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Fat Joe, Lauryn Hill, Dru Hill, Blu Cantrell and many others. 

Out of this era of giants, the most enduring and beloved amateur performance showcase was born (the brainchild of showman extraordinaire, Ralph Cooper Sr.) Amateur Night at the Apollo^TM. The purpose of Amateur Night was then and is now; to provide a platform where amateur performers can showcase and develop their skills.

The ultimate goal is to create a cadre of talented, well-trained and well-groomed performance professionals with an effective understanding of the entertainment industry. The showcase works to nurture aspiring performers in their artistic evolution as entertainers while creating access to professional performance and recording opportunities. Many of the Amateur performers have gone on to perform live opening acts at music concerts for professional artists like Nancy Wilson, George Clinton, Cameo. Others have performed on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, Good Day New York and other local and network television shows.

 CAAL discount:
Use the discount code CAAL to get $5 off price level 1 Orchestra seating.