Just call it KidSuper redux. On Monday night, Colm Dillane, the creator and designer of the KidSuper brand, took over the famed Apollo theater in Harlem, N.Y., for the third edition of his comedy show ...
In 1969, trailblazing comedian Jackie “Moms” Mabley stood onstage in her trademark floppy hat and flowered housedress and told the audience her slogan for the week. “Quit it if you can’t get it,” she ...
The Apollo Theater is known for launching the careers of some of the biggest music artists, but it also has a storied history with comedy. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Apollo Comedy ...
Featuring the musical and comedic talents of African-American performers for decades, the landmark Harlem theater transformed popular entertainment. Time & Life Pictures / Getty Images One night in ...
When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians ...
With the help of some red-hot comics, the late great Joan Rivers is still asking “Can we talk?” a decade after she died. A Nov. 7 tribute show at the Apollo Theater, brutally titled “Dead Funny,” is ...
*FOX has officially picked up “Showtime at the Apollo” as a one-hour weekly series, featuring Steve Harvey as host. Set to debut during the 2017-2018 season, “Showtime at the Apollo” is a re-imagining ...