Apollo Theater Kicks Off Its 75th Season
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<p>From left: R&B singer Chanj, legends Dionne Warwick and Chuck Jackson, Apollo Theater Foundation president Jonelle Procope and choreographer Savion Glover</p>
<p>The Apollo's marquee</p>
<p>Dionne Warwick remembered Apollo owner Frank "Pop" Schiffman, whose critiques were legendary.</p>
<p>The Brooklyn Steppers, who had performed at the Inauguration, opened the press conference.</p>
<p>Chuck Jackson, who recounted how his backup singers were Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and Dee Dee Warwick</p>
<p>Savion Glover</p>
<p>Jonelle Procope, discussing the Apollo's initiatives</p>
<p>R&B signer Chanj, whose rendition of "A Change is Gonna Come" brought down the house.</p>
<p>The Apollo Theater Foundation's Chairman of the Board, Richard Parsons</p>
<p>Inside the Apollo</p>
<p>Apollo historian Billy Mitchellâhe's worked there for 25 years.</p>