Newport Performing Arts Theater
Arts center in Pasay, Philippines
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The Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), also known as simply Newport Theater, is a performing arts center on the grounds of Newport World Resorts in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a modern multi-purpose theater named after its location in the Newport Mall and entertainment complex connected to the integrated resort in the 25-hectare (62-acre) Newport City township. The 1,500-seat facility opened in 2010 and holds the widest stage in the Philippines.[2] It is one of the three major performing arts venues in Metro Manila that plays host to both touring and locally-produced musicals, live stage shows, concerts, and regular televised events such as awards ceremonies and pageants.[3][4]
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 The amphitheater in 2019 | |
 Interactive map of Newport Performing Arts Theater | |
| Location | Newport World Resorts, Pasay, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 14°31′8″N 121°1′11″E |
| Operator | Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. |
| Capacity | 1,710[1] |
| Construction | |
| Opened | November 25, 2010 |
| Architects | Joseph Sy & Associates |
Facility
The theater was inaugurated in November 2010 a year after the Newport Mall opened on August 28, 2009.[5] It was designed by Joseph Sy & Associates of Hong Kong and won Perspective Awards-Certificate of Excellence and the Asia Pacific Interior Design Silver Award in 2011, as well as Best Theatrical Venue from BroadwayWorld Philippines in 2012.[3][6] It features an elegant vestibule adorned by crystal chandeliers which was designed by Filipino sculptor Impy Pilapil.[3]
The theater houses 1,500 of orchestra, balcony and premiere seats in an amphitheater-style arrangement with wide sloping corridors for ease of access.[2] It has the widest stage of all the performing arts venues in the country and also features a revolving stage. It is home to one of the largest LED walls in Southeast Asia.[4] In addition to the gigantic LED screen used for video backdrops, the theater is also equipped with two Euro-LED screens with 3D effects, 26 fly lines, and intelligent lighting consisting of 87 moving heads and 311 conventional, strobe and follow spots.[2]
Major productions
- Bongga Ka 'Day The Musical (2020)[7]
- Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical (2018–2019)[8]
- All Out of Love (2018)[9]
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2017)[10]
- PAW Patrol Live! (2017, original venue but was moved to the Smart Araneta Coliseum due to the attacks)
- Annie (2016)[11]
- Bituing Walang Ningning The Musical (2015)[12]
- Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2014)[13]
- Cinderella (2013)[14]
- The King and I (2012–2013)[15]
- The Sound of Music (2011–2012)[16]
- Kaos (2010–2011)[17]
The theater also plays host to The Voice of the Philippines, Pinoy Big Brother, the finale of Your Face Sounds Familiar seasons 1 and 2, the finale of Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids season 1, the finale of Tawag ng Tanghalan season 1, and Idol Philippines.[18][19][20][21] The theater also hosted Banana Split: 7th Bananaversary on October 17 and 24, 2015,[22] and the 24th Asian Television Awards in January 2020.[23]