The Hippodrome State Theatre

The Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville, Florida opened in 1972. Six artists opened the theater as a way to provide residents with stage performances. They desired to have a challenging yet contemporary theater. In the first seasons they offered seven main stage performances and two children's productions. A new theater building was needed by 1980 given the state of the old one. This is when the current Hippodrome was built.

Throughout the years they have offered more than 200 art exhibits, master classes, festivals, residencies, presentations, and festivals. Each year they offer a new listing of plays and other performances to help keep the interest of local residents. Anyone visiting Gainesville can also check to see what performances are being offered.

For 2011, The 39 Steps, Blue Valentine, and other performances are being offered. 39 Steps is a stage performance of Hitchcock's Masterpiece. Blue Valentine is a cinema movie being played at the cinema attached to the theater.

Tickets will vary in price depending on the performance, season, and seating. The theater is dedicated to providing entertainment to the community; therefore they endeavor to have cost effective performances for all at various times on the weekends and evenings.