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Apollo Presents: Hang Time

November 16, 2025 2:30 pm

The Apollo's Victoria Theater 1
233 West 125th Stree, New York, NY 10027

HANG TIME explores the interiority of Black men in America, and the ways in which their humanity can triumph over the brutality that has been brought against them. Three men chew the fat under an old, wide tree. In HANG TIME, we peek into the interiority the great loves and bitter blues of Black men in America. Setting the romantic and the macabre in sharp relief, HANG TIME invites the viewer to envisage the living Black body triumphant over the legacy of violence that it holds.

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Why We Like It

  • This searing theatrical work is written and directed by Harlem-bred Pulitzer Prize Finalist Zora Howard.
  • The play explores the complex humanity of Black men in America, offering a powerful and thought-provoking perspective.
  • Audiences can experience this moving production in community and kinship at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.

Who Should Attend

This event will appeal to theater-goers, fans of thought-provoking and socially conscious storytelling, and those interested in exploring the lived experiences of Black men in America.

In the Spotlight

Zora Howard

The Harlem-bred Pulitzer Prize Finalist who wrote and directed HANG TIME.

About the Venue

The Apollo's Victoria Theater 1

A historic theater in New York City that has been a hub for African-American culture and entertainment since 1914.

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