The Hippodrome Theatre at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the Hippodrome at France-Merrick PAC was originally built in 1914 and functioned as a vaudeville house and movie theater. With its brick and terra cotta faade, the Hippodrome Theatre was a regal, unusual building at the time. After renovations in 2004, it was turned into a performing arts venue and is now part of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. Some performers that have graced its stage include
Beach House
,
Anderson Cooper
and
Needtobreathe
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The Hippodrome at France-Merrick PAC is able to host a variety of different events, including touring productions of hit Broadway shows, musical acts and comedians.
All seats in the theater are excellent choices, but the best seat in the house will depend on what view of the stage you like best. For an up-close experience, you will want to choose a seat in the orchestra section. However, the balcony seats will give you a better overview of the stage and performance, and the grand suite section will get you front and center when sitting up high.
Yes, it is a wheelchair-friendly venue. Along with a drop-off zone in front of the venue, they also offer wheelchair seating inside the theater. Please note that you should specify your accessibility needs when purchasing your ticket. The Hippodrome Theatre also offers assisted-listening devices, audio description and sign interpreted performances for those with hearing and vision impairments.
There are two parking garages that are within short walking distance to the theatre. The Hippodrome parking garage and the Baltimore Grand Garage are both located on Paca Street. There are also several other parking lots located in the downtown Baltimore area where the Hippodrome at France-Merrick PAC stands.
Within the Hippodrome at France-Merrick PAC complex is the Hipp CafŽ. This small cafŽ offers sidewalk seating, dining room seating and theater lobby seating. Open two hours before the start time of most shows, the Hipp CafŽ serves affordable, fresh food, including burgers, salads, flatbreads and dessert. Be aware that the Hippodrome at France-Merrick PAC doesn't generally allow food and drink inside the theater space.
With a convenient location in Baltimore, the Hippodrome at France-Merrick PAC is very near a number of other entertainment options. If you're looking for another theater experience, you can visit the Everyman Theatre. Close by is also the Lexington Market, a Baltimore mainstay since 1782, which has food stands and vendors. There you can find anything from fresh seafood to crab cakes.