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The Hippodrome State Theatre

25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
352-375-4477
Ranked #1 of 15 attractions in Gainesville
5.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Movie Theaters, Theaters
Owner description: The Hippodrome State Theatre is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown and is listed on the National Registry of Historic...... more » Owner description: The Hippodrome State Theatre is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The main stage theatre features the work of award-winning thespians and presents some of the best theatre in the country. The Hippodrome also houses a visual arts gallery, a cinema featuring first run artistic and foreign films, and a full service bar. « less
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Hernando, Florida
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

The grandchildren really enjoyed the Hippodrome would go back again More

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Gainesville, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The Hippodrome doesn't get all of the productions that some larger theaters get in larger cities, but the productions they do get are very good. I have seen several plays and musicals in this theater and have been happy with each visit. The Hipp also shows movies that are usually really good and worth seeing. A night at the Hipp... More

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Key West, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Neat old theater that has been restored and has all the features of a new venue! More

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Gainesville, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I have been seeing plays and movies at the hippodrome for over a decade now. I became season ticket holder over five years ago. I try to make it to at least half of the plays each season. Considering we are a small town smack dab in the middle of north Florida (as opposed to a city like Miami, Boston,... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We went to a play at the "mainstage." I don't go the plays much but I was pleasantly surprised! It is an incredibly personal venue, you are right next to the stage. The tickets are not much more than a movie. Definitely worth a try! More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

We went to see a Summer's Dream. Great adaptation and great actors. Comfortable theater. Worth going. Don't miss it. More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

This is great small theatre to visit if you want to feel that you are part of the production. More

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Gainesville, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

We've gone to many plays here over the last 10 years, and even if we didn't like one or two, they are always very professionally acted, directed, and produced. The setting is one of the best features, in a historical building in downtown Gainesville. More

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Orlando
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

My wife and I went for the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and loved it. The theater is right downtown and is surrounded by many restaurant options. The production was intimate and very professional. More

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Gainesville, Florida
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We have seen remarkable plays here over the years. Weekend matinees are best for us. More

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