The legendary Apollo Theater, a leading not-for-profit performing arts institution and the soul of American culture will host its 10th annual Spring Gala on Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m.
The star-studded benefit concert will be hosted by AJ Calloway and will feature diverse performances by celebrated artists who have all previously graced the Theater’s stage, and that reflect the its commitment to providing a platform for all musical genres, including pop-funk and dance musician, Nile Rodgers and his pioneering disco-funk group CHIC; Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter, Ne-Yo; Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash; R&B singer, Luke James; celebrated South African a capella trio The Soil; and up and coming rock singer, Kimberly Nichole. In addition, James Dolan will accept the Corporate Award on behalf of The Madison Square Garden Company, and Darren Walker will accept the Percy C. Sutton Civic Leadership Award on behalf of The Ford Foundation.