Talent contests these days seem to be more spectacle than substance, but back in the day they were an important means of showcasing emerging artists. For singers in particular, a comp or an open mic ...

The Apollo Theater quickly became the premiere showplace ... On November 21, 1934, 17-year-old Ella Fitzgerald won a singing contest at one of the Wednesday-night contests, claiming the $25 ...

Today in Music History for Jan. 26: ...

Free tickets are also available at the Apollo Theater box office. You must show your e-ticket ... Among the countless legendary performers who launched their careers at The Apollo are Ella Fitzgerald, ...

In fact, in 1934, a teenage Ella Fitzgerald won the Apollo Theater amateur contest by singing a Connee Boswell song. Ella later said in interviews that Boswell was the only singer who influenced ...

I want to be remembered for my kindness,” Raveena, the Indian-American singer-songwriter, tells me over an email, her words ...

Get Access To Every Broadway Story Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The crowd work is a constant highlight of ...

The site of Peoria's historic Apollo Theatre is on the market. The set of buildings at 309, 311 and 313 Main Street across from the Peoria County Courthouse were put up for sale in November by ...

Today, Verve Records announces a new and never-before-released live concert album from the First Lady Of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. The Moment of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum, will be released on ...

This is a free event with a ticket required. Free tickets are also available at the Apollo Theater box office. You must show your e-ticket at check-in. Seating is by general admission and ...