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The Apollo Theater in Partnership with Bob Sumner Presents the Apollo Comedy Club Series The Apollo Theater in Partnership with Bob Sumner Presents The Apollo Comedy Club Series New Comedy Series Marks the Extension of the Theater’s Late Night Offerings Apollo Comedy Club to Kick-Off With The APOLLO WALK OF FAME INDUCTION of JACKIE “MOMS” MABLEY, REDD FOXX and RICHARD PRYOR st Thursday, October 1 , 2015 (Harlem, NY October 1, 2015) - The Apollo Theater will launch a new comedy initiative – Apollo Comedy Club – in partnership with the Bob Sumner (producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of LAFFMOBB on Aspire). The new series will see the iconic Theater returning to its comedic roots as it further expands its robust programming offerings. Apollo Comedy Club will feature an evening of comedy on the Apollo’s intimate Soundstage starring the best up-and-coming talent in comedy today including Davian Velez, Omar Thompson and Dino Vigo. Hosted by Harlem native Smokey Suarez and with music by the renowned DJ Qool Marv, the comedy shows will precede the Theater’s weekend music series, Apollo Music Café, extending the Theater’s late night offerings. Apollo Comedy Club will open its doors on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Directly preceding opening night, the Theater will induct non-musical artists into the Apollo Walk of Fame, for the first time. Groundbreaking comedians Jackie “Moms” Mabley, Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor, all of whom had a longstanding relationship with the Theater and are considered Apollo Legends, will officially be inducted into the Walk of Fame to kick off the comedy series. The Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame honors legendary performers who have helped shape the American music landscape and built the Apollo into one of the world’s most enduring cultural institutions. The plaques will be installed underneath the Apollo’s marquee on 125th street, alongside plaques for numerous Apollo legends including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson, and Patti Labelle, among others. Recognized primarily for its role in launching the careers of some of the world’s biggest music artists, the Apollo also has a long and storied history with comedy. Since the Theater first opened its doors in 1934, comics were a central part of the Theater’s variety shows. From the 1930’s through the early 1950’s, comedy at the Apollo consisted of situational, sketch humor and evolved to include stand-up monologues and social commentary from the mid-1950’s and on. The Apollo’s roster of comic artists who graced its legendary stage, adding to its already rich legacy include: Lincoln Perry (Stepin Fetchit), Eddie ―Rochester‖ Anderson, Pigmeat Markham, Mantan Moreland, Tim ―Kingfish‖ Moore, Butterbeans and Susie, Flournoy Miller, Timmie Rogers, Jackie ―Moms‖ Mabley, Slappy White, Redd Foxx, Nipsey Russell, George Kirby, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, to name a few. ―Comedy is very much a part of the Apollo’s DNA and we have been talking about how to reintroduce it into our mix of programming for a few years now. As with everything we do, we always want to make sure that we honor the Theater’s legacy and present programming that is new and fresh and examines the legacy through a contemporary lens. Bob is the perfect partner to help us do that with comedy because he understands that space inside and out,‖ said Mikki Shepard, the Apollo’s Executive Producer. ―We are very excited to be partnering with him and to be able to give emerging and established comedians a nurturing forum that allows them to experiment and hone their craft.‖ ―The launch of Apollo Comedy Club and my involvement is a very meaningful thing. The Apollo was in the fabric of my household. I would visit the Theater as a kid and see Jackie ―Moms‖ Mabley and it was an exciting experience that is embedded in me,‖ said Bob Sumner, Apollo Comedy Club Curator, Producer of Def Comedy Jam and Creator of LAFFMOBB. ―The Apollo is known to be the launching pad for many of the biggest stars in entertainment, both in music and comedy. So for me to now have an opportunity to come to the Apollo and curate Apollo Comedy Club, I feel that I have come full circle. Since the early 90s I've been instrumental in launching the careers of many of today's superstars in comedy. Now being able to continue to identify the best up and coming comedians, I know this great relationship will take these emerging comedians to the next level in their careers. It's all in the formula, and we both have it.‖ Apollo Comedy Club’s first season will run from October 2015 to June 2016. Doors open for bar, food and music by DJ Qool Marv at 9pm and the show begins at 10pm with host Smokey Suarez. Apollo Comedy Club line up (October 2015 – January 2016) APOLLO COMEDY CLUB Featuring Marshall Brandon, Del Harrison (DEL) and Davian Velez Thursday, October 1, 2015 (doors open for bar and food at 9 pm) Marshall Brandon has been making people laugh since he was a kid. After earning a B.A. in Criminal Justice, he went on to pursue a career in comedy. Brandon he has gone on to win first place in the Connecticut Comedy Festival and earned an Emmy nomination from the Boston /New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He has appeared on BET’s Comic View and opened for many of today’s well-known comedians including Mike Epps, D.L Hughley, John Witherspoon, Talent and A.J. Johnson. Del Harrison (DEL) is a stand-up comedian, writer, actress and host known for being the creator of Another Sketch Comedy Show, an online sketch web series that opened its season with a spoof of fellow comedian Mo’Nique. The skit was well received and DEL was invited to appear on the Mo’Nique Show. Since then DEL’s sketches have reached over 2 million views. Some of DEL’s career highlights include Fox’s standup show Laughs, Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza, Comedy Central’s Open Mic Fight, MTV’s MADE and ABC’s The Revolution. Davian Velez is a New York native with over 15 years of industry experience. He has been seen on popular Latino TV shows such as Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes, Que Loco and Viva America. Velez is also known as a producer and host of comedy events in New York City including the Championship Comedy Series at Yankee Stadium and Comedy Con Salsa. APOLLO COMEDY CLUB Featuring Angelo Lozada, Hadiyah Robinson and Omar Thompson Thursday, November 5, 2015; 10 pm (doors open for DJ, bar and food at 9 pm) Hailed as one of the top 50 Latino comics in the United States, Angelo Lozada attributes his upbringing in the Bronx for his comedic styling. Housed at the famed Nuyorican Poet’s Café for twelve years, Lozada’s career highlights include performances on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View, SiTV’s Latino Laugh Festival and Martin Lawrence Presents: First Amendment on the STARZ cable television network. Hadiyah Robinson has been performing across the country for the past 10 years. Robinson has made TV appearances on Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Centric’s According to Him & Her, Oxygen’s Celebrities Undercover and BET’s Comic View. Before making the leap into comedy, Robinson made a living as an Associate Producer at MTV, producing such shows as True Life and P.Diddy’s Making the Band. Omar Thompson is a standup comedian, writer and actor from Harlem, New York. He attended Post University where he would host student talent nights and open for various comedians that performed at the University. After earning his degree, Thompson turned to comedy full-time where he began writing and producing sketches on his YouTube channel, which has generated over 800,000 views. Thompson has performed as a headliner at various comedy clubs including Standup NY, Laugh Factory Los Angeles, Improv, FunnyBone, Gotham Comedy Club and Caroline’s on Broadway. APOLLO COMEDY CLUB Featuring GL Douglas, Rashaun Reese and Dino Vigo Thursday, December 3, 2015; 10 pm (doors open for DJ, bar and food at 9 pm) G.L. Douglas’s brand of clean and wholesome comedy has taken her all over the country. The self- proclaimed ―Good Girl‖ has performed at various comedy clubs, on live television, in Off-Broadway plays, independent films and on various comedy showcases as host. Douglas’s talents have led her to share the stage and tour with many well-known artists including Marvin Sapp, LeAndria Johnson, Tye Tribbett, Small Fry, John Gray and Rickey Smiley. G.L. has been blessed to have found God's favor in her career pursuits. Rashaun Reese is an actor, writer and stand-up comedian whose brand of comedy is often described as honest, hilarious and uncut. Reese has appeared on BET’s Comic View and starred in the 2007 independent film, Gold Digger Killer. Dino Vigo is a skilled writer and performer with a minimalist approach to comedy. Dino’s mixed-race has influenced his comedic palate and his uncompromising wit. The Long Island native has performed at Caroline’s on Broadway, Laugh Factory NYC and Stand Up NYC. APOLLO COMEDY CLUB Featuring Shatara Curry, John Moses, and Leonard Outz Thursday, January 7, 2016; 10 pm (doors open for DJ, bar and food at 9 pm) New Jersey native, Shatara Curry has performed at multiple comedy clubs throughout the U.S. and U.K. Her conversational style of comedy has no range, as her routine covers multiple topics including family, relationships, hair, her passion for food and her sobering addiction to shopping.
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