Harlem’s Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center for cultural contributions – CBS News Watch CBS News For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation. Be…
“Not Fade Away” closed out the Kennedy Center Honors at this year’s ceremony, just as honorees The Grateful Dead had used Buddy Holly’s ode to enduring love to close out hundreds of concerts over the years. The packed house Sunday night danced in the aisles to the bouncy beat after a night of honoring the…
On Wednesday nights, the Apollo Theater in Harlem is one of the hottest tickets in town. But there’s no celebrity headliner. It’s Amateur Night! And the audience is there to pick the NEXT breakout star. “I know how tough the crowd can be,” said Kyle Parks, a 23-year-old singer from Yonkers, New York. “I know…
The Apollo Theater at 90 – CBS News Watch CBS News On Sunday, the Apollo Theater, the landmark New York City performance venue, will be awarded a prestigious Kennedy Center Honor – the first institution to receive such recognition. Correspondent Nancy Giles explores the history of the Harlem theater “where stars are born and legends…
