HIPPODROME FOUNDATION, INC. Information

The Hippodrome Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non profit organization established in Baltimore, Maryland in 1976. Formerly known as the Baltimore Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), the foundation was created to present live theater at the Morris A. Mechanic Theater. Over the years, HFI has evolved into its present incarnation as the largest presenter of Broadway in Baltimore (and Maryland) working in partnership with Key Brand Entertainment to bring in the very best possible shows. Hippodrome Foundation, Inc. is housed in offices in the spectacular France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, which is made up of more than 160,000 square feet of performance venues, production support spaces, public spaces, rehearsal halls, studios, conference rooms, and administration support spaces. Key Brand Entertainment manages the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, handling all issues related to customer service, ticketing, rentals and events at the Hippodrome. As Key Brand's non-profit partner, HFI is committed to provide outreach and education programs for the community. The Hippodrome is a state building and HFI is committed to share this asset with the people of Maryland. All HFI programs are free and the foundation has served well over 20,000 people since February 2004 when the theater reopened.