{"id":79788,"date":"2017-05-10T13:20:20","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T13:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0de2709a84.nxcli.net\/0-kjasnb\/2017\/05\/10\/cedric-entertainer-host-12th-annual-apollo-spring-gala\/"},"modified":"2018-12-18T02:28:11","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T02:28:11","slug":"cedric-entertainer-host-12th-annual-apollo-spring-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/cedric-entertainer-host-12th-annual-apollo-spring-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"Cedric The Entertainer to Host 12th Annual Apollo Spring Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cedric The Entertainer to Host 12th Annual Apollo Spring Gala<\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n<p>May 10, 2017<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Apollo-Spring-Gala-2017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-medium wp-image-99553\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 300 300'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Apollo-Spring-Gala-2017-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Apollo Theater<\/strong> today announced details for its largest fundraising event \u2013 the <strong>2017<\/strong> <strong>Apollo Spring Gala,<\/strong> which will take place at the theater on <strong>Monday, June 12 at 7pm<\/strong>. The star-studded benefit concert will be hosted by award-winning actor and comedian <strong>Cedric The Entertainer <\/strong>and will feature performances by renowned artists, including <strong>CeeLo Green<\/strong>, <strong>Sheila E.<\/strong>, <strong>Charlie Wilson<\/strong>, and <strong>W\u00e9 McDonald of <\/strong><strong>NBC\u2019s <em>The Voice<\/em> <\/strong>(who started her career winning Amateur Night at the Apollo)<strong>.<\/strong> All proceeds from the celebration will support the non-profit organization\u2019s year-round, world-class artistic, education, and community programming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cSince its inception, The Apollo Theater has been home to legendary and up-and-coming artists alike, serving as an ever-changing driving force in popular music and culture not only in Harlem, but across the world,\u201d<\/strong> stated <strong>Jonelle Procope, President &amp; CEO of The Apollo Theater<\/strong>.<strong> \u201cWe are thrilled to announce this lineup of incredible talent for our upcoming Spring Gala that will help us to continue our legacy of cultivating talent by supporting the Theater\u2019s year-round performing arts, education and commu<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Stan-Lathan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-99554\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 300 225'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Stan-Lathan-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>nity programming.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every year as part of the evening, the Apollo recognizes individuals and corporations for their outstanding contributions to the performing arts, community leadership and for their philanthropic support of initiatives in the African American community. This year, the Theater will present Peabody Award winning director and producer <strong>Stan Lathan <\/strong>with the Trailblazer Award for his substantial contributions to the performing arts. Lathan\u2019s extensive credits include cultural classics ranging from \u201cAMEN,\u201d and \u201cSanford &amp; Son\u201d to \u201cDef Comedy Jam\u201d and \u201cThe Bernie Mac Show\u201d, to Dave Chappelle\u2019s recent comedy special, \u201cDeep in the Heart of Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cedric-the-Entertainer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-medium wp-image-99556\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 282 300'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cedric-the-Entertainer-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><strong>&#8220;If there&#8217;s anyone who deserves to be honored as a trailblazer, it&#8217;s Stan Lathan, and if there is any venue perfectly suited to showcase a great benefit concert it&#8217;s the Apollo Theater. I&#8217;m truly privileged to host this night celebrating the Apollo and Stan!&#8221;<\/strong> commented <strong>Cedric The Entertainer<\/strong>.<strong> \u201cRegarding Stan, he really knows comedy, and he has produced &amp; directed some of the most prolific comedians of all time across many iconic television shows. His talents have also stretched beyond comedy into other formats directing some of the most memorable dance performances on the small screen including Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Stan is the man! I&#8217;m especially proud to be a part of this year&#8217;s Apollo Spring Gala because it&#8217;s an important and celebratory evening at the legendary Theater where all of the music and comedic greats have launched their careers. It&#8217;s of utmost importance to continue this tradition, raising funds for the Apollo\u2019s incredible arts and education programs that will launch the world\u2019s next generation of talent. Add to that some great performances by our special musical guests &#8211; &#8211; It&#8217;s going to be a high-energy, star-powered evening!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Verizon-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-full wp-image-99557\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 250 250'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Verizon-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>This year\u2019s recipient of the Corporate Award is <strong>Verizon<\/strong>, for their exemplary leadership in diversity, community leadership and innovation. <strong>Rose Kirk<\/strong>, President of the Verizon Foundation will accept the award on behalf of the company.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fueling tomorrow&#8217;s tech innovators while leveling the playing field for minority and underserved students is not only a priority for Verizon, it is our responsibility,&#8221; said <strong>Rose Stuckey Kirk<\/strong>, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer &amp; President, Verizon Foundation.\u00a0 &#8220;We are honored to be recognized by the Apollo Theater for the work we are doing to provide free technology, access and hands-on learning to students in need across America.\u00a0 We are at a critical point when the world around us is shifting, with technology at its core. We need more kids to have access to quality education in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) so they are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Apollo Spring Gala begins with red carpet arrivals at 6:00 PM followed by the gala concert and awards ceremony at 7:00 PM with Music Director<strong> Ray Chew<\/strong>. The evening will also include a post-performance party with a lounge created by celebrity event planner and Apollo board member <strong>Bronson van Wyck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cedric The Entertainer to Host 12th Annual Apollo Spring GalaPosted by Wilson Morales May 10, 2017 The Apollo Theater today announced details for its largest fundraising event \u2013 the 2017 Apollo Spring Gala, which will take place at the theater on Monday, June 12 at 7pm. 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