Newport Performing Arts Theater

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, the 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.[1] 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.[2][3]

Newport Performing Arts Theater
The logo used by Resorts World Manila for Newport Performing Arts Theater.
AddressPasay
Philippines
Coordinates14°31′8″N 121°1′11″E
OperatorTravellers International Hotel Group, Inc.
Capacity1,500
Construction
OpenedNovember 25, 2010 (2010-11-25)
ArchitectJoseph Sy & Associates

Facility
Newport Mall vestibule

The theater was inaugurated in November 2010 a year after the Newport Mall opened on August 28, 2009.[4] 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.[2][5] It features an elegant vestibule adorned by crystal chandeliers which was designed by Filipino sculptor Impy Pilapil.[2]

The theater houses 1,500 of orchestra, balcony and premiere seats in an amphiteater-style arrangement with wide sloping corridors for ease of access.[1] 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.[3] 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.[1]

Major productions
2013 production of The King and I at the Newport Performing Arts Theater

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.[17][18][19][20] The theater also hosted Banana Split: 7th Bananaversary on October 17 and 24, 2015,[21] and the 24th Asian Television Awards in January 2020.[22]

References
  1. Cruz, J.A.T. (December 3, 2014). "The newest theater in town". BusinessWorld. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  2. Guerrero, A.M. (August 25, 2012). "Newport Performing Arts Theater: Top-quality entertainment as big biz". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  3. Remo, A.R. (November 8, 2017). "First integrated lifestyle hub remains unrivaled". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. Tan, M.A. (December 2, 2010). "Resorts World Manila launched". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  5. "Resorts World Manila's Newport Performing Arts Theatre recognized for its interior design excellence" (PDF). Genting Hong Kong. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  6. de Jesus, T.V. (October 14, 2019). "Open auditions announced for 'Bongga Ka Day', creative team revealed". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  7. de Jesus, T.V. (August 18, 2019). "With 115 performances, 'Ang Huling El Bimbo' takes a final bow". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  8. BWW News Desk (February 27, 2018). "ALL OUT OF LOVE THE MUSICAL Opening In Manila". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  9. "'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'— A fresh family spectacle". The Manila Times. October 16, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  10. "'Annie' opens at Resorts World Manila today". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 30, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  11. Katigbak, F. (May 9, 2015). "In 'Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical,' the music of Willy Cruz is the other star". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  12. Guerrero, A.M. (June 1, 2014). "Sing along, dance along with Priscilla". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  13. Dumaual, M. (October 9, 2013). "Resorts World's 'Cinderella' promises spectacle". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  14. Bunoan, V. (September 15, 2012). "Review: 'King and I' is Something wonderful". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  15. Ang, W. (October 15, 2011). "'Sound of Music' at Resorts World Manila starts Oct. 15". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  16. Godinez, B. (October 1, 2010). "Gian Magdangal secures lead role in musical spectacle Kaos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  17. Lejano, D. (September 29, 2013). "Mitoy Yonting wins 'The Voice of the Philippines'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  18. "Daniel Matsunaga wins 'Pinoy Big Brother: All In'". Rappler. August 24, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  19. Chua, Z.B. (September 27, 2019). "Tawag ng Tanghalanjudges take the Newport stage this October". BusinessWorld. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  20. Anarcon, J.P. (July 28, 2019). "Zephanie Dimaranan hailed as first Idol Philippines grand winner". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  21. Banana Split: 7th Bananaversary, retrieved November 20, 2021
  22. "24th Asian Television Awards to be held in PH". ABS-CBN News. December 24, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
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