"….the Apollo probably exerted a greater influence upon popular culture than any other entertainment venue in the world. For blacks it was the most important cultural institution–not just the greatest black theatre, but a special place to come of age emotionally, professionally, socially, and politically. Ted Fox, “Showtime at the Apollo”
Ted Fox is an American author. He wrote the book Showtime at the Apollo. This is an excerpt from Showtime at the Apollo during the Harlem Renaissance.
Showtime at the Apollo — The 1930s:
"In the Swing era, bands were an integral part of any Apollo show. Not only were the bands on hand to showcase their own talents and play their hit tunes, but they also played for all the acts on the bill. One week, the Nicholas Brothers might dance to the sounds of Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra, while the next time they played the Apollo it could be to the accompaniment of Duke Ellington or Claude Hopkins or Count Basie..."
Source:
"The Apollo Theatre - The Harlem Renaissance." The Harlem Renaissance. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2013.
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