Along with announcing the departure of Jonelle Procope, who's led the Apollo for nearly two decades, the storied theater detailed an ambitious plan for renovation and expansion.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2022.Jonelle Procope, president and chief executive of Harlem cultural hub the“Jonelle has led the Apollo through an unparalleled period of growth, forged partnerships globally, strengthened the Apollo’s finances, broadened a uniquely diverse audience, and navigated the institution through a challenging pandemic,” board chairman Charles E. Phillips said in a statement.
Procope joined the Apollo board in 1999, and became president and chief executive in 2003. Over nearly 20 years, she transformed the theater into a premier performance venue for Black musicians, comedians and even a famous Double Dutch competition. Procope’s last day will be at the end of June 2023.Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images
“We had a storied history, but the theater had really fallen into disrepair, and didn't have a clear and strong vision for moving forward,” Procope recalled. “So I focused with the board and a wonderful team of people on the crucial role the Apollo had to play in being a center for Black creativity, a civic thought leader, and a convener for public discourse through the arts.”
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