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May 16, 2025
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The Original Bad Girl Of Comedy Live At The Apollo
The Original Bad Girl Of Comedy Live At The Apollo
Luenell: The Original Bad Girl Of Comedy Live At The Apollo on May 16, 2025
Luenell, the “Original Bad Girl of Comedy,” has thrilled audiences for over 30 years with her bold humor and infectious energy. Born in Arkansas and raised in Oakland, she is currently headlining her Fresh Out of Favors comedy tour and holding a residency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas. Luenell’s Netflix special, Town Business, is executive produced by Dave Chappelle and directed by Stan Lathan. Her breakout role in Borat introduced her to a global audience, and she’s since appeared in major films like Coming 2 America, Dolemite Is My Name, and A Star is Born. On television, Luenell has been featured in Hacks, The Last O.G., It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and more. She also appears in the Amazon Prime series Phat Tuesdays, celebrating the iconic comedy showcase that launched the careers of Black comedians. Luenell’s comedy CD Luenell Live: I Only Drink at Work is available on digital platforms.
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Friday, May 16, 2025
The Original Bad Girl Of Comedy Live At The Apollo
Luenell: The Original Bad Girl Of Comedy Live At The Apollo on May 16, 2025
Luenell, the “Original Bad Girl of Comedy,” has thrilled audiences for over 30 years with her bold humor and infectious energy. Born in Arkansas and raised in Oakland, she is currently headlining her Fresh Out of Favors comedy tour and holding a residency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas. Luenell’s Netflix special, Town Business, is executive produced by Dave Chappelle and directed by Stan Lathan. Her breakout role in Borat introduced her to a global audience, and she’s since appeared in major films like Coming 2 America, Dolemite Is My Name, and A Star is Born. On television, Luenell has been featured in Hacks, The Last O.G., It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and more. She also appears in the Amazon Prime series Phat Tuesdays, celebrating the iconic comedy showcase that launched the careers of Black comedians. Luenell’s comedy CD Luenell Live: I Only Drink at Work is available on digital platforms.
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May 16, 2025
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The Apollo’s Historic Theater has 12 wheelchair seating locations available for every show, all on the Orchestra seating level. Tickets for wheelchair seating locations can be purchased at The Apollo Theater box office or on Ticketmaster.
Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
VICTORIA THEATER 1
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Victoria Theater 1 is a 199-seat flexible black box theater that can be transformed into a myriad of configurations and styles. It features an intimate lounge-like space that is ideal for stage productions, concerts, panel discussions, commercial shoots and private functions.
JONELLE PROCOPE THEATER
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The Jonelle Procope Theater, named in honor of the former Apollo President/CEO, is a 99-seat flexible black box theater that can be transformed into a myriad of configurations and styles. It features an intimate lounge-like space that is ideal for intimate concerts, panel conversations, commercial shoots, private functions, exhibits, or installations.
The Apollo mainstage
Accessible Seating
The Apollo’s Historic Theater has 12 wheelchair seating locations available for every show, all on the Orchestra seating level. Tickets for wheelchair seating locations can be purchased at The Apollo Theater box office or on Ticketmaster.
Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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