Newport Performing Arts Theater Explained

Newport Performing Arts Theater
Logo Image:File:RWManilaNPATlogo.png
Logo Alt:The logo used by Resorts World Manila for Newport Performing Arts Theater.
City:Pasay
Country:Philippines
Coordinates:14.5189°N 121.0197°W
Architect:Joseph Sy & Associates
Operator:Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc.
Capacity:1,500

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 25ha 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.

Facility

The theater was inaugurated in November 2010 a year after the Newport Mall opened on August 28, 2009.[2] 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] [4] 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 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.[5] 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

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, and the 24th Asian Television Awards in January 2020.[21]

External links

Notes and References

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

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