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Apollo Theater Kicks Off Its 75th Season

<p>From left: R&amp;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&amp;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 Mitchell—he's worked there for 25 years.</p>