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Mary Hausch recaps career after 40 years at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre
By Donna Green-Townsend on May 17th, 2013 | Last updated: May 17, 2013 at 4:15 pm
WUFT’s Donna Green-Townsend interviewed Hausch for nearly 35 minutes about topics spanning the theatre’s history, pivotal moments, famous plays and playwrights, and her plans for life beyond the Hippodrome.
Hippodrome launches ‘Robin Hood’
By Donna Green-Townsend on April 12th, 2013 | Last updated: April 12, 2013 at 6:16 pm
It’s opening night for the Hippodrome State Theatre’s production of “Robin Hood.” The action-packed play brings to life the adventures of the historic hero who is dedicated to taking a stance against injustice.
The Hipp opens play showcasing 1960s family as they face societal changes around the moon landing
By Michal Higdon on February 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: February 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm
King O’ The Moon is the new show opening Friday night at the Hippodrome in Gainesville. Even though the play is a sequel to a show from the Hipp’s season last year, you don’t have to see the first one [...]
Hearing technology installed at Hippodrome
By Vonecia Carswell on February 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: February 22, 2013 at 2:10 pm
Assisted-hearing techology has been installed at the main stage and cinema of the Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville.
‘Venus in Fur’ coming to Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre
By Leanna Scachetti on January 10th, 2013 | Last updated: January 14, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Tony Award-winning “Venus in Fur” is being performed at The Hippodrome Theatre.
The Hippodrome is getting into the holiday spirit
By Lindsey Zionts on November 19th, 2012 | Last updated: November 26, 2012 at 4:29 pm
“A Christmas Carol” and “A Tuna Christmas” showing at Hippodrome Theatre from Nov. 23 to Dec. 23.
Carrie brings campy fun to the Hipp
By Donna Green-Townsend on October 12th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 5:10 pm
The Hippodrome Theatre is launching what they call a “campy twist” on the Stephen King novel Carrie. The show, which opens tonight and runs through Nov. 4, is a comedic version of the classic King novel involving a young woman dealing with her peers and her fundamentalist mother.
Arts and culture organizations bolster Alachua County economy
By Cassandra Vangellow on September 25th, 2012 | Last updated: September 26, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Research shows nonprofit arts and culture organizations to have a large positive impact economically for Alachua county providing $85.5 million in total economic activity during 2010 and supporting more than 2,000 full-time jobs.
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” opens tonight at the Hippodrome State Theatre
By Front Page Edition on June 1st, 2012 | Last updated: October 12, 2012 at 3:45 pm
By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM The latest production at the Hippodrome State Theatre, opening tonight will take the audience on a musical trip down memory lane. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with two of [...]
