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, 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]

Newport Performing Arts Theater

The amphitheater in 2019
Location	Newport World Resorts, Pasay, Philippines
Coordinates	14°31′8″N 121°1′11″E
Operator	Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc.
Capacity	1,710[1]
Construction
Opened	November 25, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-11-25)
Architect	Joseph Sy & Associates

Facility

Newport Mall vestibule

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

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

• 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]