Newport Performing Arts Theater

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Newport Performing Arts Theater
The logo used by Resorts World Manila for Newport Performing Arts Theater.
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AddressPasay
Philippines
CoordinatesCoordinates: 14°31′8″N 121°1′11″E / 14.51889°N 121.01972°E / 14.51889; 121.01972
OperatorTravellers International Hotel Group, Inc.
Capacity1,500
Construction
OpenedNovember 25, 2010; 11 years ago (2010-11-25)
ArchitectJoseph Sy & Associates

The Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), also known as simply Newport Theater, is a performing arts center on the grounds of Resorts World Manila 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]

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

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

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