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Who was the lady in the front row at the Apollo?

Eva Isaac

Eva Isaac is an "Apollo Legend," without a doubt the Apollo's most famous Amateur Night audience member. Every Wednesday night since 1935, the Apollo has hosted one of the liveliest open-mike talent competitions in the country.25 Jun 1994

Do they still do Showtime at the Apollo?

Showtime at the Apollo has not been renewed for a second season.

Thereof, what was the prize for winning apollo?

$20,000

The legendary, live weekly talent competition returns to the world-famous Apollo Theater stage beginning Feb. Those chosen from the audition will have the chance to perform and compete for the grand prize of up to $20,000.

Then, who started the apollo theater?

The New York Theatre that became the Apollo was built in 1913 by Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon, two burlesque theatre operators and opened as Hurtig and Seamon's New Burlesque Theater.

In respect to this, how long was kiki shepard on apollo?

15 years

Despite many hosting changes, Kiki Shepard remained the face of "Showtime at the Apollo" for 15 years. During the late 1980s, there were not many African-American women appearing as the face of a network television show.

How old was Steve Harvey when he hosted Showtime at the Apollo?

61

Emmy Award-winning Steve Harvey, 61, who credits the Apollo for launching his own stand-up career, will fit hosting duties into his already packed TV show docket now that a network is finally taking his advice to bring back the show.

What happened at the Apollo Theater?

The theater, which has a capacity of 1,506, opened in 1913 as Hurtig & Seamon's Music Hall. It was designed by George Keister in the neo-Classical style. Alterations were made that year for showing movies, and it was renamed the Apollo Theater.
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Significant dates
Designated NYCL	June 28, 1983

And another question: why is the apollo theater named after the god?

Apollo Theater takes its name from the ancient Greek god Apollo associated with music, the sun, healing, and prophecy. It's no wonder why Apollo audiences expect and receive experiences that last a lifetime. The Teatro Farnese, which is located in Parma, Italy, was built starting in 1619.

Moreover, how long is live at the apollo show?

30–45 minutes

Live at the Apollo (TV series)

Live at the Apollo
Executive producers	Addison Cresswell, Andrew Beint and Joe Norris
Producers	Alex Hardcastle, Anthony Caveney
Running time	30–45 minutes
Release

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