Saturday, February 22, 2025
Doors Open
3:00PM EST 7:00PM EST
Show Starts
4:00PM EST 8:00PM EST
Ages
Where
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Event Date
February 22, 2025
Event Time
4:00PM EST 8:00PM EST
Awards Presentation & Concert
Dinner & Dancing
Location
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria

Experience James Baldwin’s powerful non-fiction writings like never before in The Baldwin Essays: As Much Truth as One Can Bear—an immersive multimedia experience created by composer and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria. As part of The Apollo’s James Baldwin centennial celebration, this groundbreaking performance weaves together songcraft, poetry, film, and Baldwin’s own words from works like Notes of a Native Son and The Fire Next Time.

Through instrumental ensemble, small choir, and Baldwin’s timeless language, Pinderhughes invites audiences to grapple with the pressing questions of today while imagining new ways forward. Surrounded by beautiful soundscapes and poignant visuals, this transformative experience honors Baldwin’s legacy and inspires a deeper understanding of our modern world.

Band: 

Samora Pinderhughes (Vocals/Piano/Keys)

Cleo Reed (Vocals/Audio/Guitar)

Josh Hari (Bass)

Brian Richburg Jr (Drums)

Frankie Leroux (Percussion/Production)

Julia Easterlin (Vocals)

Dani Murcia (Vocals)

Tajahniya Sapp (Vocals)

Jehbreal Jackson (Vocals)

Vuyo Sotashe (Vocals)

Nia Drummond (Vocals)



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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Experience James Baldwin’s powerful non-fiction writings like never before in The Baldwin Essays: As Much Truth as One Can Bear—an immersive multimedia experience created by composer and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria. As part of The Apollo’s James Baldwin centennial celebration, this groundbreaking performance weaves together songcraft, poetry, film, and Baldwin’s own words from works like Notes of a Native Son and The Fire Next Time.

Through instrumental ensemble, small choir, and Baldwin’s timeless language, Pinderhughes invites audiences to grapple with the pressing questions of today while imagining new ways forward. Surrounded by beautiful soundscapes and poignant visuals, this transformative experience honors Baldwin’s legacy and inspires a deeper understanding of our modern world.

Doors Open
3:00PM EST 7:00PM EST
Show Starts
4:00PM EST 8:00PM EST
Ages
Where
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Event Date
February 22, 2025
Event Time
4:00PM EST 8:00PM EST
Awards Presentation & Concert
Dinner & Dancing
Location
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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Band: 

Samora Pinderhughes (Vocals/Piano/Keys)

Cleo Reed (Vocals/Audio/Guitar)

Josh Hari (Bass)

Brian Richburg Jr (Drums)

Frankie Leroux (Percussion/Production)

Julia Easterlin (Vocals)

Dani Murcia (Vocals)

Tajahniya Sapp (Vocals)

Jehbreal Jackson (Vocals)

Vuyo Sotashe (Vocals)

Nia Drummond (Vocals)



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BUY TICKETS FOR 8PM

Artist
Samora Pinderhughes
New York, US
Bebe Winans
Choreographer & Dancer
London, UK
Meme Manning
Voice Actress
Los Angeles, US
Leia Manson
Supporting Actress
Chicago, US
Ben Jefferson
Stand-in & Dancer
Special Guests
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STANDBY TICKET AVAILABILITY:

Online tickets for The Baldwin Essays: As Much Truth As One Can Bear are currently sold out. A limited number of standby tickets will be made available in-person on February 22nd. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The Apollo’s box office opens at 12 noon and is located at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria (233 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell & Frederick Douglass Blvd).

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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.
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Frank and Laura Baker Gallery at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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Apollo Historic Theater
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Apollo Historic Theater
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Apollo's Historic Theater
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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Apollo Historic Theater
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Stuntboy, In the Meantime
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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Apollo Historic Theater
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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The Apollo’s Historic Theater
253 W 125th St,
New York, NY 10027
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
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New York, NY 10027
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(212) 531-5305
The Apollo’s Historic Theater
253 W 125th St,
New York, NY 10027
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
233 W 125th St, Third Floor
New York, NY 10027
*Tickets: Get tickets online through Ticketmaster.com or in person at both Box Office locations
*Group Sales: To book your group of 10 or more, contact group.sales@apollotheater.org
WEEKDAYS
10AM - 6PM
SATURDAY
12PM - 5PM
SUNDAY
Closed

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All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.

No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.