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The Vaudeville Spirit
The history of the Waco Hippodrome Theatre.
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Imagine a stage where live performing seals once entertained the crowds. That's the wild history of the Waco Hippodrome Theatre. Starting back in 1914 as a vaudeville house, this downtown landmark has seen it all: silent films, Broadway-style acts, and traveling performers.
Today, it's an intimate 400-seat venue that keeps that artistic energy alive with live music, theater, and classic movies. It's a place where the glamour of the early 1900s meets the modern Waco beat. Keep an ear out for the music drifting from Austin Avenue.
Updated June 2026