Join us in celebrating the Hippodrome Theatre’s 50th Birthday!

 
This celebration will honor the Hippodrome’s Past, Present, and Future, walking through our doors you can explore the different areas of the building and get a glimpse behind the inner workings of the Hippodrome.
 
April 15, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

by Lauren Gunderson

The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt plays out against a landscape of fierce sisterly love, early feminism, and universe-revealing science.

April 21-May 7: Previews April 19-20

Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
Music and Lyrics by Stevan Lutvak
Based on a Novel by Roy Horniman

In this Tony award-winning hilarious musical romp, a distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession using a great deal of charm…… and a dash of murder. Do not miss this hilarious musical romp!

June 2-July 9; Previews May 31 and June 1

Join us for a Sip and Stroll, an exclusive behind-the-scenes building tour of the Hippodrome Theatre. 

Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 4 pm (Mother’s Day)
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 5 pm 
Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 5 pm 
Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 11 am

Education Programs

The Hippodrome's Education Department offers programming that supports arts education for all levels of experience.

Rentals

The Hippodrome is on the National Registry of Historic Places and offers affordable rates for events of all sizes.

Our Cinema

As the only independent cinema in Gainesville, our cinema screens a diverse array of commercial and independent movies, special screenings and film festivals.

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