The Hippodrome Theatre is a jewel at the heart of downtown Gainesville. They offer a variety of plays in a unique venue. All the seating is good, it is a cozy theatre that entices the viewer to feel as if they are almost part of the performance. The quality of their plays is superb, the actors are professional and the variety of offerings runs the gamut of delightful, funny, thought-provoking and serious. Musicals and seasonal performances are included. Choose one and attend. You won’t regret it, I promise.

What an amazing experience! I went one night for a movie and it fantastic. There arent too many seats in the theater room so it feels pretty cozy. I saw a documentary of 60s music with a bunch of boomers and it was a hoot.

We picked up our tickets at will call. Long line but moved quickly. My husband waited in line at the bar and the server was great. The play Marie and Rosettawas terrific. It was very moving so bring a Kleenex. Or the box. I expected it to be a musical. While the music was excellent, it is a drama. Im so thankful for these determined, talented and finally recognized women.

Went once to see an interesting take on Hamlet and once to just wander around the surrounding shops, both were good times.

DID NOT GO TO MAIN AUDITORIUM, THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THE CINEMA SPACE.. The theater is blah, seats somewhat uncomfortable by todays standards, but what the heck, still fun if you like independent movies. Building itself is very cool. Right in downtown, lots of nice restaurants and a cigar bar right across the street.

In a word--EXCELLENT! Currently running is the play Million Dollar Quartet. Drift back in time with Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Fletch and their encounters with Sun Records! Theres not a dull moment in this play that is certain to get you out of your seat and dancing in the aisles! Fortunately, it has been extended again until August 4, 2019 due to the overwhelming positive response from the theatre patrons! I highly recommend you seek tickets now before all the shows are sold out! Standing ovations have become a regular occurrence due to the spectacular performance by all the actors and actress!Be there or BE SQUARE!

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I absolutely love the hippodrome. I have seen many wonderful movies and plays here. The venue is beautiful and comfortable and has a certain historical charm. I recommend everyone go see the golem of Prague! I just got tickets.

Neat little theater that is like a living piece of history. Theyre well involved with the local area with lots of events and a welcome inclusive atmosphere. Intimate, comfortable seating thats well padded and leans back for comfort. They also skew progressive, which my family definitely finds positive.

An historic jewel in the center of downtown. A cage elevator and a wealth of treasures for fans of architecture and design. The theater is comfortable and intimate. A diverse array of plays, movies, music and more. Something for everyone, and a must see in Gainesville!

Just saw MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and cant stop smiling. A tremendously talented ensemble who have 110%. It was our very 1st visit and we will be back. Loved the small venue seating which made it more intimate and have you up close prospective of every artist. Awesome

Saw Scrooge in Rouge - an odd screwball take on A Christmas Carol. It almost qualifies as an opera since its non-stop single. But without the fat lady soprano. Almost. Not quite fat, and a drag queen. Happy, bawdy, irreverent, and an onstage piano maestro.

Just Saw Million Dollar Quartet. Marvelous. Know people that went 2 or 3 times. Great venue. Small and intimate with a nice mix of shows. Downtown so lots of parking and dinner options.

An historic building with grand programs. Location excellent. Sunrise from adjacent condo. Their intellectual and musical offerings are superior and inexpensive. The location is in the center of an exciting area of restaurants and local entertainment in the park. A variety of foods and activities and only a quick walkable mile from UF and several motels. Near the historical society and museum. A MUST SEE TO VISIT.

Great place - movues, plays and art gallery. Love the historic building and the indie vibe.

Not the best play I have seen their but still entertaining.

Went to see a play here with my friend thinking it would probably be a nice performance but not expecting to be blown away like I was! Wow!! We saw The Royale and I cannot say enough good things about it! I balled my eyes out by the end and the crowd had a standing ovation! I cant wait to come into town again to see another show!

We love going here, the plays are always good and the venue is small so there is no bad seats.

Saw Loving Vincent movie there in the small, intimate theater where only about 30 can sit. Very nice experience. Attractive building, inside and out. Historic. Interesting shops nearby. Ate nearby at a cafe that was pretty pricey for us for good. Parking was not an issue.

Very small, quaint, intimate theatre. Very enjoyable show and atmosphere. Will go there again for another show or play.

Great performances... Nice little play house

I love the hipp the show that I last got to see was million dollar quartet. The tickets where extremely expensive and I was in shock at the price...but this show blew my mind it was amazing from start to finish. I was like how is this not on a big stage? Now on the downside besides the crazy ticket price, the seats could use an update my back felt broken after sitting in them. I love everything about this old building the elevator, old sinks and the history behind this wonderful building is great that we are lucky we get to use and still look at this beauty in Gainesville

Such a great theater & conveniently located downtown so its easily walkable.

The actors and actresses were very talented. Enjoyed Blameless well written and performed well.

Great place to see a play, musical, movie, or gallery show. They have a lot going on, and the staff is always super nice. The current show, Sex With Strangers, was really funny and adorable. I cant wait for the musical thats next!

Classic Gainesville place. Good movies, shows, and plays are held there.

Love the plays, wish they were more aggressive with their advertising. I hardly ever here whats happening there.

I love the quality of productions that this small theater brings to our little community of Gainesville. Almost all of them are good. Im thankful that the people of this community continue to support this place as its a real gem. If youre visiting, check it out. There are also independent films presented in another room.

The Hipp has outstanding performances, movies, and a great atmosphere in an early 20th century building.

I saw the play Million Dollar Quartet. OMG!! It was so good! The guys (and lady) are phenomenal musicians and singers. Youll want to go again just for the music. I recognized most of the songs!The seating is very tight there so if you have long legs or are tall, youll be cramped.The audience really gets into the music. At the end, the guys were singing the chorus See Ya later, alligator, and half of us were doing the Gator Chomp!Well worth the time and the money! Great job HIPP!!!

Cool place...if not a little too socially preachy and cliquish

Best culture spot in downtown Gainesville in one of the iconic buildings! Enjoyed every performance and movies held there.

I love the Hipp. Been on countless dates, with someone and solo, and always enjoyed myself. So many awesome events too! And the building is gorgeous :)

Going to The Hippodrome Theatre is truly a wonderful experience. Some may not remember that this was our old post office building. In addition the School Board of Alachua Count had offices there on the first floor. My first job after graduation from the University of Florida was here. I worked for Dr. Jack Christian. The theatre is on the second floor and you may choose to use the original elevator or use the stairs.I love the plays here. We have so many Local and visiting people who make all of the plays so wonderful. Great costumes and excellent characters. Enjoy!!!

Always quality productions. Great actors.

Always the best performances. Broadway here in Gainesville. You will never be disappointed.

Gorgeous building with so much history. Highly recommend finding a show or performance to see here! Also they put on monthly tours of the building and it’s a great time!

This is a great place to see a play if youve never been there your first time should be a Christmas carol

Had my wedding reception here. Amazing venue and staff.

The theatre is very charming and they always have creative performances

Great theater in a small town. Went to a couple of productions, loved coziness and welcoming environment

Weve been going to the Hipp for years. Although some shows are understandingly better than others, I have not once been disappointed. The ambience lends perfectly to date nights, but weve gone with kids, family, and friends and always had a blast. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. A great place for a night out.

Saw the movie The Biggest little Farm, great documentary which i highly recommendon seeing by anyone who is thinking about starting or wants to start a environmentally sustainable naturally runned farm.

A gainesville treasure. Do not miss an opportunity spend time there.

Not a bad seat in the house and the program was great The Million Dollar Quartet is well worth it is a great program

Great variety of shows in a cool spot downtown.

The Million Dollar Quartet was amazing! Incredible musicianship and acting!

Always something different and fun. My wife and I liked the musical.

I always enjoy seeing a play at the Hipp. Wonderful small venue, not a bad seat in the house!

Great icon of Gainesville, I love how they have been hosting improv shows lately.

Great theater and cinema. A jewel !

The movies are awesome. I just saw The biggest little farm.

Tanner at Theatre Camp. Great show...kids did awesome!

This place is really cool. I saw Hamlet (modern twist, same script) and I was just so impressed. The stage was smaller than I expected, it was actually pretty intimate. The actors were AMAZING. Oh, and $10 Tuesdays! I will definitely be checking it out again!

Always great films. Tonight the Crane Ramen combo with Ramen Heads was great! Do a combo again, even if the movie doesnt match the movie. Especially on Monday at 5 when our restaurants can use the biz.

Small but great accustics.

What a great show at the Hippodrome--dont miss it! Those boys in the Million Dollar Quartet can really play and sing!

The River and the Wall was an excellent film! Enjoyed it very much.

Whether you are in the mood for live entertainment, or an impactful motion picture. This is the place for you. The space is amazing, the seating is comfortable, and they have refreshments. The Hippodrome is great for a date night or enlightening evening with friends and family.

Chasing the Moon is very powerful! Highly recommend .

Intimate theatre experience. Cool venue to experience theatrical performance.

Always enjoy the Hipp!

We use their basement as a banquet venue and they always have the most helpful staff, its clean, and a really lovely place to host a party

A wonderful, unique place in downtown Gainesville to catch up on plays, indie and world cinema. The really cool audiences add to the experience.

Great way to bring te arts to Gainesville. Facility is quaint but needs some updating.

Milion Dollar Quartet play was outstanding fun.

Million dollar quartet summer musical is fantastic! Must see

Sex with strangers. Cool play.. and only two people involved. Minus the ten or so people changing the set.

I absolutely love this place. Unfortunately, I am not able to get by there as much as I would like. They have great shows, service, and atmosphere. While I am not necessarily the demographic they are shooting for, I still think everyone should try it out at least once. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised

the hippodrome is great! There plays are great! The Christmas Carol play is our favorite and cast is wonderful!

Fun holiday play.

Excellent Christmas play. Fun place to go. Could use some refurbishing. I would support this regularly if I lived in Gainesville.

Quaint and comfortable. All seats are good seats!

If you are looking for a beautiful place with a lot of history and offers something different..this is your place.

I had my wedding reception in the basement of the theatre, and it was wonderful! Shaina was SO helpful during the entire planning process, and I am very grateful for all her help and for the amazing venue! This is a really unique and beautiful place to hold any kind of event!

Great entertainment. Variety of productions. No bad seats

Great venue for a wedding shower!

A friend of mine was married here. The venue downstairs was very nice and perfect for a smaller wedding.

Beautiful location lots of charm, absolutely amazing plays

The acting was incredible and the set design was well done.

Millionaire Quartet was excellent. Parking can be somewhat a problem.

They often show more niche movies, and it makes a cool experience.

The Hippo was packed for the Ted× UF event. Even with the crowd, the temperature stayed cool and pleasant . The seating was comfy. The acoustics were sharp, the lighting was just right , the in-house bar was a fantastic surprise, but nothing was more enjoyable than the old charm of the entire building.

Great place to go for entertainment. Perfect place to go for a play, not a bad seat in the house. That is why is have been a season member since I moved here.

I like movies and such here. Their staged performances are middle of the road, but worth watching. I have noticed smaller less established houses doing more adventurous and better acted shows. It is okay, I am glad it is in Gainesville and will attend things here just to help ensure it remains.

Always a good time with phenomenal performances and must see shows!

The Hippodrome is a vital cultural touchstone for the greater Gainesville community! High quality plays, musicals, and films that you cant find anywhere else nearby, all in a beautiful historic building.

Obviously a great place to see a show. Also a great place for catching a movie, seeing an art exhibition, hosting an event or just walking by and enjoying seeing the beautiful architecture. Gainesville must preserve this jewel in the heart of downtown. Get out more and come to the hipp.

Lovely little place. Has a cute little movie theater too! They play indie movies and sometimes classics.

Gainesvilles best plays and indie/foreign movies!

Always enjoy me and wife always enjoy

Saw the Million Dollar Quartet IT WAS AWESOME!!!!

Intimate main stage where any seat is a great seat. Dramatic performances by local and traveling thespians. Some for mature audiences, some family friendly, some comedy, some drama, something for everyone.

Amazing spot in an otherwise overwhelmingly college town

Top quality professional theatre in an intimate surrounding.

This was my first time here on Saturday. I saw the play Forever Plaid, it was very entertaining, I will come again for future plays. They also have a snack bar here which is great.

The play was fantastic! I left with a big smile on my face.

Fantastic place love it. Great performance, great atmosphere, and great actors.

Fun movie night!

Set the environment, very historic good place for above gifted people.