Apollo Theatre (disambiguation)
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There are a number of entertainment venues named the Apollo Theatre, or Apollo Theater.
United States
- On the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic PlacesThe National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
- Apollo TheaterApollo TheaterThe Apollo Theater in New York City is one of the most famous, and older, music halls in the United States, and the most famous club associated almost exclusively with Black performers...
, in Harlem, New York City - Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia was designed by architect Reginald Geare with local architect Chapman E. Kent, and built in 1913 by theater owner H. P. Thorn. As constructed it had a seating capacity of 1000, and was used for movies, vaudeville and concerts...
- Apollo Theater
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- Apollo Theatre (1920), 42nd St., New York City
- Apollo Theater ChicagoApollo Theater ChicagoThe Apollo Theater Chicago was built in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood in 1978. Located at 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., the Apollo has 440 seats and a lobby featuring art exhibits and a full bar...
in Chicago, Illinois - Apollo TheatreApollo Theatre (Oberlin, Ohio)The Apollo Theatre opened in Oberlin, Ohio, in 1913. Like many theaters at the time, it was used primarily for vaudeville acts. The films that were shown were usually silent, the exception being when an organ would accompany the film...
in Oberlin, Ohio
United Kingdom
- The Apollo TheatreApollo TheatreThe Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster. Designed by architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfield, and the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street, its doors opened on 21 February 1901 with the American...
, in the West End of London - The Apollo Victoria TheatreApollo Victoria TheatreThe Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Wilton Road near Victoria station in the City of Westminster. Opened as a cinema and variety theatre, the Apollo Victoria became a venue for musical theatre, beginning with The Sound of Music in 1981, and including the long-running...
, in Victoria, London - Hammersmith ApolloHammersmith ApolloHammersmith Apollo is a major entertainment venue located in Hammersmith, London. Designed by Robert Cromie in Art Deco style, it opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace cinema, being re-named the Hammersmith Odeon in 1962...
, an entertainment venue in Hammersmith, London - New Theatre OxfordNew Theatre OxfordThe New Theatre Oxford is the main commercial theatre in Oxford, England and has a capacity of 1,800 people....
, formerly known as the Apollo Theatre - Apollo CinemasApollo CinemasApollo Cinemas is a locally focused, independently owned multiplex cinema operator in the United Kingdom. Its stated mission is to welcome, engage and delight local audiences with a variety of onscreen entertainment and well designed, comfortable cinemas...
, a chain of cinemas - The Apollo (Glasgow)The Apollo (Glasgow)The Apollo was a music venue in Glasgow, Scotland, operating from 1973-1985. It was opened by Unicorn Leisure, in September 1973, after acquiring a lease from the owners George Green Ltd. The venue's debut live performance was by Johnny Cash on 5 September 1973. While in operation, it hosted the...
, a former music venue in Glasgow, Scotland - The Carling Apollo Manchester in Manchester
- The Apollo Theatre, Newport, Isle of WightNewport, Isle of WightNewport is a civil parish and a county town of the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. Newport has a population of 23,957 according to the 2001 census...