The Apollo Theater in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers. It was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a nationally syndicated television variety show which showcased new talent, from 1987 to 2008, encompassing 1,093 episodes. Showtime at the Apollo was revived by Fox Broadcasting Company in 2016-2017 with a pair of specials hosted by Steve Harvey

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization established in 1991, is dedicated to the preservation and development of the legendary Apollo Theater through the Apollo Experience of world-class live performances and education programs that:
- honor the influence and advance the contributions of African-American artists; and
- advance emerging creative voices across cultural and artistic media
The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc.'s vision is to expand the reach of the Apollo Experience to a worldwide audience.