The Apollo Is Changing Its Name, and Here’s How You Can Own a Seat at the World-Famous Institution

“Underneath her tenure, The Apollo’s assets have grown immensely, from a handful of workers to a staff of dozens of unbelievable folks, and from scattered packages to a strong array of initiatives and displays throughout dance, music, training and extra,” Ebanks tells EBONY. “The Apollo has all the time had such a profound influence on Black artists and American tradition, and I look ahead to advancing that mission and furthering the unbelievable groundwork Jonelle has laid for me.”

The Apollo honored Procope’s lengthy and devoted tenure on the 2023 Apollo Spring Profit in New York Metropolis, which raised $2.2 million for the group. 

In her new function, Ebanks is already establishing thrilling new programming for the historic group. The Apollo and author Ta-Nehisi Coates, Apollo’s Grasp Artist in Residence, have introduced The Intersection, The Apollo’s upcoming Competition of Arts & Concepts.

Black artists, creators and cultural movers like playwrights Jordan E. Cooper and Michael R. Jackson, artist Bisa Butler and extra will headline reside panel discussions, workshops and music performances on the three-day occasion, which can be held from October 6, 2023 to October 8, 2023, at The Apollo’s Historic Theater.

As well as, Ebanks and Apollo have launched their seat theater possession initiative. “We’re providing Apollo supporters first entry to change into part of its legacy by naming a seat within the new house,” she says. “They will buy a seat, which is able to then have a everlasting devoted inscription engraved on a plaque and affixed to it.” 

All donors who title a seat may even be invited to The Victoria Theater’s grand opening reception to see their designated chair in individual.