Amateur night at the apollo theatre

Description:When Amateur Night at the Apollo debuted in , it quickly became the leading showcase for many young, talented, new performers such as a year-old Ella Fitzgerald, who went on to become one of the first Amateur Night winners. Amateur Night at the Apollo celebrated its 75th Anniversary in as the quintessential talent competition, serving as the model for Star Search and American Idol. Competitions are held nearly every Wednesday evening throughout the year, culminating with the "Super Top Dog" competition. The show marries world-class talent with a distinctive, vaudeville-like atmosphere, and has depended on audience participation since the very beginning. The popularity contest has proven an effective measure of star potential, becoming a launch pad for some of the nation's greatest entertainers.

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