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Hippodrome Theatre

12 North Eutaw Street, University of Maryland Baltimore campus, Baltimore, MD
410-837-7400
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Ranked #39 of 138 attractions in Baltimore
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Theatres
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Baltimore, Maryland
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

It's a beautiful restored theatre. Every seat is good. Plenty of restrooms. Seen many good shows.

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Annapolis, Maryland
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Great renovations and maintenance of this old theater only adds to the enjoyment of one of the many presentations that are held here annually. Simply Wonderful

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Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

When they refurbished this place a few years back, they certainly didn't take into account the growing size of the average American patron. The seating is VERY cramped with minimal leg room for even an average sized patron, and this close proximity makes it very warm inside the theatre, even with air conditioning. The shows are wonderful though, so I... More

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Centreville, MD
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I have been to see several musicals at the Hippodrome. All of the performances have been wonderful! Parking isn't difficult even though its in the city - don't let that deter you. The staff whom work are always helpful & pleasant. Smoking area is in a convenient location, but far enough away as to not smell anything (& I am... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

A beautiful building spoiled by cramped seats. Also a rip off of season ticket holders who pay a whopping premium above the regular ticket prices.

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Bel Air, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

If you want to see a good Broadway show, this is the place.

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maryland
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

I have attended shows and believe it or not, a law school graduation at the Hippodrome. Really lovely place that has history and character.

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Sykesville, Maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Rennovated theater is a work of art. Plays are good, but some of the seats in the mezzanine are quite tight.

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Middleborough, Maryland, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Nice to go to though horrible to sit in such tiny, squashed seats. You have your knees in the person ahead and the person behind as their knees in your back.

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Bel Air
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Nice shows, good times, and you feel really comfortable in the theater area, all seats are good.

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