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Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
4.6(3,937)4.6 out of 5 stars, 3937 reviews Baltimore, MD
About Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
The Hippodrome Theatre offers a unique experience of high-quality Broadway shows in a historic setting, making it a memorable outing for families. The venue is particularly noted for its professional performances and beautiful architecture.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings for children who enjoy musicalsSpecial occasions like birthdays or family celebrationsChildren aged 5 and up will enjoy the shows, especially family-friendly productions like The Lion King and Annie
Why families love it
- High-quality productions like The Lion King and Annie
- Friendly and efficient staff
- Quick-moving lines for entry
- Beautiful historic building with classic feel
- Professional performances with excellent staging and choreography
- Historic venue adds to the overall experience
Insider tips
- Arrive early to secure parking and avoid delays
- Check for other events at CFG Arena that might affect traffic and parking
- Dress in layers as the theater can get warm during performances
Good to know before you go
- Attending on nights when there are events at CFG Arena due to potential parking and traffic issues
- Cramped seating with limited legroom
- Tight spaces making movement difficult
- Parking payment process can slow entry
- Temperature control issues reported
- Crowds
- Expect larger crowds during popular shows like The Lion King or on weekends
- Value
- Tickets generally offer good value for high-quality productions; however, parking costs are additional and cannot be prepaid, which may add to the overall expense.
- Food
- No specific food and drink policies mentioned; parents should check in advance
- Accessibility
- Limited information on special needs accommodations; parents should inquire directly with the venue
- Safety
- No specific safety features mentioned, but the venue is a well-known historic building
What parents say
"I always want to go to the Hippodrome! I am glad I made a decision to go while the Lion King is here on tour. It was the best money I spent going to this show. The show performance was very professional. Everything from the props to staging to sounding to performance to the chorgraphy was perfect. I am giving a 4 star because it was very tight and there was no spacing for moving your feet. Or easy access to going to the restroom. But I guess the theater 🎥 at the time of the building wanted to fit as many people as they could in the bleachers. But it's very nice on the outside and inside. The"
2 months ago
"The Hippodrome is a great theater. Our family has enjoyed several shows at this venue. The parking garage is connected to the theater but you can’t pay for parking ahead of time so it slows down the entry process. Inside, the theater is fantastic. The staff is friendly and lines move quickly. The seats are fairly comfortable but slightly cramped for a tall person like myself. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend you attend a show in the future! The Lion King was a phenomenal show!"
2 months ago
"Great theater to see Broadway shows on national tour. Lots of parking garages nearby. Just check to make sure there isn’t an event at CFG arena the same night as your show as that might make parking and traffic more tricky. It’s a beautiful historic building. My only complaint odd that the seats/rows are quite small/tight. But overall it’s great seeing shows here."
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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