Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Legacy Award: Babyface
Icon Award: USHER
Doors Open
Show Starts
7:00 PM EDT
Ages
Where
Apollo's Historic Theater
Event Date
June 11, 2024
Event Time
7:00 PM EDT
Awards Presentation & Concert
7:00 PM
Dinner & Dancing
8:30 PM
Location
Apollo's Historic Theater
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Benefit Chairs

Sherrese Clarke Soares

Michelle Gadsden-Williams

Aaron Holiday

Karen and Charles Phillips

Carlos Whitaker

Patricia Zollar

 

PREMIERSPONSOR

Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Initiative

 

 

VICE CHAIRS

HarbourView Equity Partners

Horowitz Family Foundation

Karen and Charles Phillips

 

 

LEADINGBENEFACTORS

American Express

BlackRock

Blue Owl Capital

Citi

DLA Piper

Fox Rothschild

Derek Jones / GCM Grosvenor

Hearst

NFL

Natasha and Aaron Holiday

MAC Cosmetics

Neuberger Berman

Paramount

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &Garrison LLP

Salesforce

Tishman Speyer

Warburg Pincus

Carlos Whitaker

 

 

BENEFACTORS

Avance Investment Management

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Kathy and Ken Chenault

Riva Horwitz and Josh Easterly

Goldman Sachs

KPMG LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP

Morgan Stanley

Racquel Oden - HSBC Wealth &Private Banking

Laura and Richard Parsons

JoAnn Price

Schulte, Roth and Zabel

Virtu Global Advisors

Visa

Wells Fargo

Zilkha Family

 

BENEFITCOMMITTEE

Armand de Brignac Champagne

Steve Abrams

George Ackert

Aundrea and James Amine

Gwen and Gerald Adolph

Jody and John Arnhold

Wayne Berman

Bank of America

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners LLP

Broad Sky Partners

Castle Oak Securities L.P.

Centerview

Marcie Cleary

Dr. and Mrs. Robyn Coles

Columbia University, Office of Public Affairs

Saundra Williams Cornwell and Don Cornwell

Executive Leadership Council

DeNora and Mark Getachew

Great Performances

Guggenheim Partners

Heard Foundation

Daisey Holmes

Huron | GG+A

Ed Hyman

Ken Miller Capital

Kirkland & Ellis

JP Morgan Chase

Jo Carole and Ronald Lauder

LaJwanne (LJ) & DeWayne Louis

Lydia G. Mallett, Ph.D.

Mindy and Jon Gray

Medical Link

MetLife Foundation

NBA

Norm Pearlstine and Jane Boon Pearlstine

Prestige PEO

Michael Rees

Resnicow and Associates

Shawna Rodgers

Senator Investment Group LP

ServiceNow

Schwarzman Family Foundation

Shubert Organization

Simpson Thatcher and Bartlett LLP

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

Sony Music Publishing

Ethan Sawyer

Joan Solotar

Donna and Richard Soloway

Michael Spalter

Paul Taubman

Lu-Shawn Thompson

Alexandra Tockstein

Tuft Family Foundation

Warner Music Group

Dawanna Williams

Kneeland Youngblood

 

 

 

 

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Celebrating 90 Years!

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The Spring Benefit, The Apollo’s signature fundraiser, is a spectacular celebration of the Theater’s rich legacy and its commitment to its future as a mission-led arts and cultural organization, a community anchor and an economic driver for Harlem and New York City.

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The 90th anniversary Apollo Spring Benefit will honor Babyface, one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history, with the inaugural Legacy Award and inducted into The Apollo Walk of Fame. Multi-platinum, global superstar USHER will be honored with the Icon Award and the evening tops off with special appearances by Jordin Sparks, Johnny Gill, Karyn White, Avery Wilson, and Big Daddy Kane, musical direction by Adam Blackstone more to be announced. Hip-Hop legend and innovator DJ D-Nice returns to helm the DJ booth at this year’s highly-anticipated afterparty.

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Proceeds from the Spring Benefit support The Apollo’s important performing arts, education and community initiatives. The Apollo is a not-for-profit organization.

Supported by:
American Airlines
American Airlines
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Legacy Award: Babyface
Icon Award: USHER

Celebrating 90 Years!

‍

The Spring Benefit, The Apollo’s signature fundraiser, is a spectacular celebration of the Theater’s rich legacy and its commitment to its future as a mission-led arts and cultural organization, a community anchor and an economic driver for Harlem and New York City.

‍

The 90th anniversary Apollo Spring Benefit will honor Babyface, one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history, with the inaugural Legacy Award and inducted into The Apollo Walk of Fame. Multi-platinum, global superstar USHER will be honored with the Icon Award and the evening tops off with special appearances by Jordin Sparks, Johnny Gill, Karyn White, Avery Wilson, and Big Daddy Kane, musical direction by Adam Blackstone more to be announced. Hip-Hop legend and innovator DJ D-Nice returns to helm the DJ booth at this year’s highly-anticipated afterparty.

‍

Proceeds from the Spring Benefit support The Apollo’s important performing arts, education and community initiatives. The Apollo is a not-for-profit organization.

Doors Open
Show Starts
7:00 PM EDT
Ages
Where
Apollo's Historic Theater
Event Date
June 11, 2024
Event Time
7:00 PM EDT
Awards Presentation & Concert
7:00 PM
Dinner & Dancing
8:30 PM
Location
Apollo's Historic Theater
Share
Buy Tickets
Download Program Booklet
Supported by:
American Airlines
American Airlines

Benefit Chairs

Sherrese Clarke Soares

Michelle Gadsden-Williams

Aaron Holiday

Karen and Charles Phillips

Carlos Whitaker

Patricia Zollar

 

PREMIERSPONSOR

Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Initiative

 

 

VICE CHAIRS

HarbourView Equity Partners

Horowitz Family Foundation

Karen and Charles Phillips

 

 

LEADINGBENEFACTORS

American Express

BlackRock

Blue Owl Capital

Citi

DLA Piper

Fox Rothschild

Derek Jones / GCM Grosvenor

Hearst

NFL

Natasha and Aaron Holiday

MAC Cosmetics

Neuberger Berman

Paramount

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &Garrison LLP

Salesforce

Tishman Speyer

Warburg Pincus

Carlos Whitaker

 

 

BENEFACTORS

Avance Investment Management

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Kathy and Ken Chenault

Riva Horwitz and Josh Easterly

Goldman Sachs

KPMG LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP

Morgan Stanley

Racquel Oden - HSBC Wealth &Private Banking

Laura and Richard Parsons

JoAnn Price

Schulte, Roth and Zabel

Virtu Global Advisors

Visa

Wells Fargo

Zilkha Family

 

BENEFITCOMMITTEE

Armand de Brignac Champagne

Steve Abrams

George Ackert

Aundrea and James Amine

Gwen and Gerald Adolph

Jody and John Arnhold

Wayne Berman

Bank of America

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners LLP

Broad Sky Partners

Castle Oak Securities L.P.

Centerview

Marcie Cleary

Dr. and Mrs. Robyn Coles

Columbia University, Office of Public Affairs

Saundra Williams Cornwell and Don Cornwell

Executive Leadership Council

DeNora and Mark Getachew

Great Performances

Guggenheim Partners

Heard Foundation

Daisey Holmes

Huron | GG+A

Ed Hyman

Ken Miller Capital

Kirkland & Ellis

JP Morgan Chase

Jo Carole and Ronald Lauder

LaJwanne (LJ) & DeWayne Louis

Lydia G. Mallett, Ph.D.

Mindy and Jon Gray

Medical Link

MetLife Foundation

NBA

Norm Pearlstine and Jane Boon Pearlstine

Prestige PEO

Michael Rees

Resnicow and Associates

Shawna Rodgers

Senator Investment Group LP

ServiceNow

Schwarzman Family Foundation

Shubert Organization

Simpson Thatcher and Bartlett LLP

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

Sony Music Publishing

Ethan Sawyer

Joan Solotar

Donna and Richard Soloway

Michael Spalter

Paul Taubman

Lu-Shawn Thompson

Alexandra Tockstein

Tuft Family Foundation

Warner Music Group

Dawanna Williams

Kneeland Youngblood

 

 

 

 

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Honorees
Babyface
Usher
New York, US
Bebe Winans
Choreographer & Dancer
London, UK
Meme Manning
Voice Actress
Los Angeles, US
Leia Manson
Supporting Actress
Chicago, US
Ben Jefferson
Stand-in & Dancer
Special Guests
Jordin Sparks
Singer
Johnny Gill
Singer
Karyn White
Singer
Avery Wilson
The Wiz
Big Daddy Kane
Rapper
Adam Blackstone
Music Director
DJ D-Nice
DJ
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MEET OUR SUPPORTERS

BENEFIT CHAIRS

  • Sherrese Clarke Soares
  • Michelle Gadsden-Williams
  • Michelle Gadsden-Williams
  • Aaron Holiday
  • Karen and Charles Phillips
  • Kwanza Jones
  • Carlos Whitaker

VICE CHAIRS

  • HarbourView Equity Partners
  • Horowitz Family Foundation
  • Karen and Charles Phillips

PREMIER SPONSOR

  • Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Initiative

President & CEO, The Apollo

Michelle Ebanks‍
Donor list as of May 20, 2024

LEADING BENEFACTORS

  • BlackRock
  • Citi
  • Fox Rothschild
  • Derek Jones – GCM Grosvenor
  • Hearst
  • Natasha and Aaron Holiday
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • MAC Cosmetics
  • Neuberger Berman
  • Paramount
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
  • Salesforce
  • Tishman Speyer
  • Warburg Pincus
  • Adora and Carlos Whitaker
  • American Express
  • BET
  • NFL

BENEFACTORS

  • Bloomberg Philanthropies
  • Blue Owl Capital
  • Riva Horwitz and Josh Easterly
  • KPMG LLP
  • Morgan Stanley
  • NFL
  • Racquel Oden – HSBC Wealth & Private Banking
  • Laura and Richard D. Parsons
  • Schulte Roth & Zabel
  • Virtu Global Advisors
  • Wells Fargo
  • Zilkha Family
  • VISA
  • Avance Investment Management
  • Fanatics Foundation
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
  • Goldman Sachs
  • JoAnn Price
  • Roc Nation
  • Latham & Watkins LLP
  • TD Securities

BENEFIT COMMITEE

  • Gwen and Gerald Adolph
  • Jody and John Arnhold
  • Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners, LLP
  • Marcie Cleary
  • Columbia University, Office of Public Affairs
  • Saundra Williams Cornwell and Don Cornwell
  • DeNora and Mark Getachew
  • Daisey Holmes
  • Ed Hyman
  • Jo Carole and Ronald Lauder
  • LaJwanne (LJ) & DeWayne Louis
  • Lydia G. Mallett, Ph.D.
  • Medical Link
  • MetLife Foundation
  • NBA
  • Norm Pearlstine and Jane Boon Pearlstine
  • Prestige PEO
  • Resnicow and Associates
  • Shawna Rodgers
  • Senator Investment Group LP
  • ServiceNow
  • Simpson Thatcher and Bartlett LLP
  • Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
  • Sony Music Publishing
  • Donna and Richard Soloway
  • Michael Spalter
  • Alexandra Tockstein
  • Kneeland Youngblood

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The Apollo’s Historic Theater has 12 wheelchair seating locations available for every show, all on the Orchestra seating level. Tickets for wheelchair seating locations can be purchased at The Apollo Theater box office or on Ticketmaster.

Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
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Victoria Theater 1 is a 199-seat flexible black box theater that can be transformed into a myriad of configurations and styles. It features an intimate lounge-like space that is ideal for stage productions, concerts, panel discussions, commercial shoots and private functions.
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The Jonelle Procope Theater, named in honor of the former Apollo President/CEO, is a 99-seat flexible black box theater that can be transformed into a myriad of configurations and styles. It features an intimate lounge-like space that is ideal for intimate concerts, panel conversations, commercial shoots, private functions, exhibits, or installations.
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Accessible Seating
The Apollo’s Historic Theater has 12 wheelchair seating locations available for every show, all on the Orchestra seating level. Tickets for wheelchair seating locations can be purchased at The Apollo Theater box office or on Ticketmaster.

Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
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Smokey Robinson
Apollo's Historic Theater
Smokey Robinson

Apollo Legend Smokey Robinson returns to The Apollo’s historic stage for the first time in almost 10 years for a night of soulful hits from his legendary discography including recent hits from his new album— GASMS. Provider of the soundtrack to our lives, GRAMMY® Living Legend — Smokey Robinson will give us a thrilling night to remember!

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Honoring the Ancestors: Celebrating the Harlem Markers Project
Apollo's Historic Theater
Honoring the Ancestors: Celebrating the Harlem Markers Project

Join us for an unforgettable celebration as a talented ensemble of musicians, actors, and writers gather to honor the people, organizations, and events that shape Harlem's rich and vibrant history. This special evening pays tribute to distinguished figures such as Malcolm X, Althea Gibson, Marcus Garvey, Dorothy Maynor, Coleman Hawkins, Pauli Murray, Larry Neal, Queen Mother Moore, and many more.

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Don't miss this chance to experience the spirit of Harlem through the stories of its most influential contributors. Long-time Harlem resident and CUNY Professor Emeritus William Seraile highlights the significance of this project, stating, "Harlem lacks an identity. Not an identity of culture but rather an identity of its history: Who did what where? Who lived there? It begs the question: Where are the historic markers? Now, through the Signs of the times, Harlem has visual reminders of its unique history.

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Teen Takeover: At The Boiling Point
Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Teen Takeover: At The Boiling Point
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Machel Montano
Apollo's Historic Theater
Machel Montano

This Labor Day Weekend, The King of Soca, Machel Montano brings Carnival to Harlem! Bring your friends, family, and loved ones for the ultimate celebration of music, culture, and community.

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From his chart-topping hits to his infectious energy, Machel Montano knows how to throw a party like no other. Join The Apollo for the hottest celebration of music, culture, and community with those you love this Labor Day weekend.

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