This building was originally named Hurtig and Seamon's New Burlesque Theatre, and its theme song was "I May Be Wrong but I Think You're Wonderful". Ralph Cooper hosted a popular show from this location on Wednesday nights that broke ground when it featured Benny Carter and Sixteen Gorgeous Hot Steppers. It became known as the place "Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made", and its famous attractions were its Amateur Hour and its Show- time. So
This building was originally named Hurtig and Seamon's New Burlesque Theatre, and its theme song was "I May Be Wrong but I Think You're Wonderful". Ralph Cooper hosted a popular show from this location on Wednesday nights that broke ground when it featured Benny Carter and Sixteen Gorgeous Hot Steppers. It became known as the place "Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made", and its famous attractions were its Amateur Hour and its Show- time. Some of the most successful James Brown albums were recorded at this theater, and it is where his memorial ser- vice was held. This theater also played a prominent role in launching the careers of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, and The Jackson 5. Name this performance venue located in Harlem.
This building was originally named Hurtig and Seamon's New Burlesque Theatre, and its theme song was "I May Be Wrong
The {Apollo} Theater