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Hippodrome Theater (Richmond, Virginia)
The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as “The Harlem of the South” during the 1920s.〔The Hippodrome Theater. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.hippodromerichmond.com/about/history/〕 The Hippodrome Theater was originally opened as a vaudeville and movie theater 〔Hippodrome Theater. (2009, February 25-March 3). The Richmond Voice, p. 12.〕 and was a stop on the "chitlin' circuit" of places considered safe and acceptable for African American entertainers in the era of racial segregation in the United States. Today, The Hippodrome Theater has been restored to a fully functioning performance venuein hopes of reclaiming its prominent role in African-American cultural history.〔The Hippodrome Theater. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.hippodromerichmond.com/about/history/〕
== Early History ==
The Hippodrome Theater was opened in 1914 by Charles A. Somma as a vaudeville and movie theater.〔Hippodrome Theater. (2009, February 25-March 3). The Richmond Voice, p. 12.〕 The theater played a major role in the entertainment of Richmond's African-American community during the early 20th century.〔Fuller-Seeley, K. (2002). Celebrate Richmond Theater. Richmond: The Dietz Press. (Pages 82-89〕 It is located on Second Street in Richmond, which was once known as The Deuce.〔The Hippodrome Theater. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.hippodromerichmond.com/about/history/〕 The Deuce was a notorious center of black commerce in Richmond and the street was lined with stores, restaurants, banks, and theaters.〔The Hippodrome Theater. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.hippodromerichmond.com/about/history/〕 Essentially, The Deuce was the esteemed location in Richmond for black nightlife and The Hippodrome Theater was one of The Deuce's leading attractions from the 1920s to the 1940s. During this period, Richmond's African-American community was heavily influenced by New York City's Harlem Renaissance and the theater attracted big performers who were prominent in the cultural movement's performance scene.〔Fuller-Seeley, K. (2002). Celebrate Richmond Theater. Richmond: The Dietz Press. (Pages 82-89)〕 These performers included talents such as Billie Holiday, Bill Robinson, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Moms Mabley, James Brown, Ida Cox, Ella Fitzgerald and countless others who performed on the Hippodrome’s stage.〔Fuller-Seeley, K. (2002). Celebrate Richmond Theater. Richmond: The Dietz Press. (Pages 82-89)〕〔Hippodrome Theater. (2009, February 25-March 3). The Richmond Voice, p. 12.〕〔Ida cox and revue opens at richmond. (1938, Mar 05). New Journal and Guide (1916-2003). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/567338430?accountid=44788〕〔Baldwin, B. (2012, March 27). Hungry for the hippodrome. Retrieved from http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/hungry-for-the-hippodrome/Content?oid=1691419〕 In 1937 The Hippodrome Theater was purchased from Charles A. Somma by the Abe Lichtman theater chain.〔Announces purchase of two richmond theatres. (1937, Sep 18). New Journal and Guide (1916-2003). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/567278239?accountid=44788〕
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