Dionne Warwick on Her Apollo Theater Show and 'The Real Me'

A Legendary Return to the Apollo

• 🌟 Dionne Warwick, a six-time Grammy winner with over 100 million records sold, is set to take center stage at the Apollo Theater.
• 🎤 This performance marks a significant moment as it's the last show before the historic venue closes for renovations.
• 💡 Warwick reflects on the Apollo as the place where her career truly began at age 17, a stage graced by industry icons.

An Intimate and Revealing Performance

• 🗣️ Warwick's show on June 27th will be different from her typical concerts, featuring less singing and more talking.
• 🎬 The performance will include film segments, offering a deeper look into her life and personality, aiming for the audience to 'get to know me'.
• 🎭 She describes the show as an opportunity to present 'the real deal from the real me', going beyond her public persona.

Sharing Her Authentic Self

• 🤔 Warwick expresses no hesitation in sharing personal stories, stating there's 'nothing I've done or will do that I can't share'.
• 💬 Her approach is rooted in honesty, a trait her grandfather instilled in her, emphasizing that 'the truth is available'.
• 🤝 Her son, Damon, will be part of the show, guiding the conversation and asking questions that allow her to share her stories.

A Career of Unforeseen Success

• 🎶 While not singing for 90 minutes, Warwick will perform many of her well-known hits, acknowledging that you 'never argue with success'.
• 💖 She shares touching anecdotes of how her songs have impacted listeners' lives, from helping them through difficult times to naming their children.
• 🚀 The music legend admits she never envisioned the extent of her career, having initially given herself only five years, and is now celebrating over 60 years in the industry.

Tickets and Information

• 🎟️ Information about tickets for the June 27th show at the Apollo Theater can be found on dionnewarwick.com or the Apollo Theater's website.
• 😂 Warwick anticipates a show filled with laughter, noting her ability to 'laugh at yourself' easily.