Apollo Theater: Scandals, Money, and Black Excellence

Описание: The Apollo Theater is more than a stage — it’s the heartbeat of Black entertainment.
From Ella Fitzgerald to James Brown, the legends of Black music were born here.
But behind the success is a business story filled with segregation, risk, scandal, mob-linked promoters, financial collapse, and one of the greatest comebacks in entertainment history.

In this episode of Black Business Files, we dig into:
• How the Apollo became the center of Black talent
• How Amateur Night made millions
• The theater’s powerful brand evolution
• The 1940 backstage death that shook Harlem
• Mob-linked promoters & industry pressures
• The 1970s financial meltdown
• How New York State saved the Apollo
• The $65 million rebirth
• The rise of Showtime at the Apollo
• How the modern Apollo generates millions today
• Why this stage still defines Black culture

This is the untold business story of the most important stage in Black America.

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