Apollo Theater Tour

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Rome YMCA at the Apollo Theater

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The Apollo Theater is perhaps the most well-known historical landmark in all of Harlem.  Guests on this tour learn about the origins of the building as well as the birth of "Amateur Night at the Apollo" - a talent competition that can be considered America's very first American Idol competition, having launched the careers of artists such as Billie Holiday, Michael Jackson, and Lauryn Hill. 

Participants see various aspects of the theater's facilities including the backstage area where performers such as Bono, Snoop Dogg, and officials like President Barack Obama have signed the infamous, "Wall".  The Tour also includes a session where guests step on stage to rub the "Tree of Hope" before participating in a mock "Amateur Night" performance. 

NY State Learning Standards:  The Arts (Standards 1 & 4); Social Studies (Standard 1)

NCLB Standard:  Language Arts

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