Billy Mitchell, “Mr. Apollo,” is appointed to new role at Apollo Theater

As the Apollo Theater looks forward to reopening to the public in 2027, Billy Mitchell, known as “Mr. Apollo,” has been appointed to the new role of the Apollo Ambassador & Senior Curator of Community and Cultural Engagement at the Harlem institution. “It means everything to me. I truly love the community,” Mitchell said about his new role at the theater. The new role recognizes Mitchell’s extraordinary 60-year history with the Apollo and longstanding, trusted relationships throughout Harlem, placing community and cultural engagement at the forefront throughout his years of involvement. Although he was born and raised in Mount Vernon, Mitchell has always loved Harlem and insists,”I am Harlem.” “The Apollo has been a lifelong love and passion of mine, ever since I first walked through its doors as a 15-year-old,” said Mitchell. “The Apollo helped shape who I am, and sharing its stories with generations of visitors has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

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