Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center

12 N. Eutaw Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201

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Debbie
Debbie on January 27, 2004 at 10:26 pm

Thanks for the info on the article. It was an interesting read. My grandmother, now 85, used to dance there with The Baltimore Ballet. Ever since I was a little girl, Ive heard stories about that place. Thankfully, I have some pictures of her on stage as well as some newspaper clippings. I already have my very expensive ( but worth it) ticket to “The Producers” and I can hardly wait to step foot into the building and back into time.

Roger Katz
Roger Katz on January 17, 2004 at 12:59 pm

There is a great article about the Hippodrome restoration at View link

bruceanthony
bruceanthony on January 7, 2004 at 4:17 am

I hope along with the Hippodrome, I hope the Towne is also being restored. A suggestion for the city of Baltimore is to put a new roof on the Mayfair and mothball it until funds can be found to restore this theatre. Look at the Biltmore in NYC it was exposed to the elements for decades until its recent restoration. Brucec

gmorrison
gmorrison on January 7, 2004 at 1:08 am

I remember as a teenager growing up in Hagerstown, MD driving 70 miles to Baltimore to see “Cleopatra” at the Hippodrome. I was very impressed at the size of the theatre—I was an immediate fan of the Hipp. I believe that was 1963.
Glenn M.
Washington, DC

RedDawg
RedDawg on October 27, 2003 at 1:56 am

I believe the Mayfair with its collapsed roof may be beyond saving, but the Parkway is a different story. Please see www.parkwaytheatre.com

unknown
unknown on October 21, 2003 at 3:37 pm

With “The Producers” coming to town, one would hope the Hipp would have a chance to shine again. However, with Ticketmaster charging a $4.50 facility fee AND and $9.50 ‘Convenience’ fee, on top of a $75.00 ticket (Hmmm, lets, see…can you say ‘fleece’?), the average schmo, like me, may be put off.

PaulDrury
PaulDrury on June 8, 2002 at 5:55 pm

The Hippodrome is currently being completely restored top to bottom. It is a massive restoration effort that is underway. The final prognosis looks grand indeed.

Thomas
Thomas on December 14, 2001 at 2:33 am

It appears that the nearby TOWN theatre around the corner from the Hippodrome may also be saved. Plans are in the works to rebuild this fine theatre as well. Now if we can only save the Mayfair and Parkway Theatres !