apollo theater (new york, n.y. : 125th street)

A graphic novel adaptation of "Showtime at the Apollo," which presents the history of the noted Apollo Theatre, where many Black stars have made the big step into the big time, and where most of the established stars have performed.

Examines the history of the Apollo Theater through a graphic novel adaptation of the author's previous book "Showtime At The Apollo." Highlights the significant role the theater played in African American music and the musicians who performed there.

A graphic novel adaptation of "Showtime at the Apollo," which presents the history of the noted Apollo Theatre, where many Black stars have made the big step into the big time, and where most of the established stars have performed.

Thirteen-year-old Chloe and her younger brother Parker are transported back to 1934 Harlem where they meet Ella Fitzgerald the day before she wins Amateur Night at the Apollo, but with Ella making plans to miss the event, the kids have to get her to the Apollo, and convince her to sing instead of dance.

A photo-essay which follows a year in the lives of the seven members of the Hamilton Hill Steel Drum Band from Schenectady, New York, after they are recruited by talent scouts from the Apollo Theater in January 2005 to participate in a year-long series of competitions that lead them to a final contest for the title of Super Top Dog on Amateur Night at the famous Harlem theater.