Harlem Community

Columbia University is proud to partner with the Apollo Theater and the Royal Shakespeare Company in the production of Midnight's Children. We thank former Mayor David Dinkins, The Harlem Business Alliance, Harlem Arts Alliance and The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce for their support.

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"The arrival of a new dramatization of Midnight's Children by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Apollo Theater, co-produced by Columbia University, represents a new collaboration rich in potential for all three. I welcome this endeavor, and wish this and future efforts success."

David Dinkins, Professor, Columbia University
106th Mayor, City of New York


"Midnight's Children at the Apollo Theater provides an exciting opportunity to explore the world, ideas, culture and entertainment to be found right here in Harlem. From dining experiences in the neighborhood to the Humanities Festival at Columbia and the production itself at the Apollo, audiences have an opportunity to experience New York at its best."

Walter Edwards, Chairman
Harlem Business Alliance


"The Harlem Arts Alliance is very supportive of the need for unique and varied programming in the Harlem Community. With that in mind, we are pleased to support the Apollo Theater opening its doors to welcome Columbia University's presentation of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Midnight's Children."

"We are eager to encourage diverse cultural projects, which will contribute to the enrichment of our respective upper Manhattan communities."

Voza Rivers, Chairman
Harlem Arts Alliance


"The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to support Columbia University's presentation of the Royal Shakespeare Companyıs Midnight's Children at the world famous Apollo Theater."

"Our Chamber feels that it is important to have unique and wide-ranging cultural programming events and activities to occur in upper Manhattan. Because this play is so different, we applaud the diversity that it brings and the attention it will receive."

Lloyd Williams, President/CEO
Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce

 


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