The Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), also known as simply Newport Theater, is a

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on the grounds of Newport World Resorts in

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, 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 Newport City township. The 1,500-seat facility opened in 2010 and holds the widest stage in the Philippines. 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,

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s, 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. It was designed by Joseph Sy & Associates of

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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. It features an elegant vestibule adorned by crystal chandeliers which was designed by Filipino sculptor Impy Pilapil. The theater houses 1,500 of orchestra, balcony and premiere seats in an amphiteater-style arrangement with wide sloping corridors for ease of access. It has the widest stage of all the performing arts venues in the country and also features a

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. It is home to one of the largest LED walls in

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. 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

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s, and

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consisting of 87 moving heads and 311 conventional, strobe and

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Major productions

* ''Bongga Ka 'Day'' The Musical (2020) * ''Ang Huling El Bimbo'' The Musical (2018-2019) * ''

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'' (2018) * '' Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' (2017) * '' PAW Patrol Live!'' (2017, original venue but was moved to the

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due to the attacks) * ''

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'' (2016) * ''Bituing Walang Ningning'' The Musical (2015) * '' Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2012-2013) * ''

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'' (2011-2012) * ''Kaos'' (2010-2011) The theater also plays host to ''

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'', ''

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'', the finale of ''

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'' seasons 1 and 2, the finale of '' Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids''

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, the finale of ''

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, and ''

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''. The theater also hosted '' Banana Split: 7th Bananaversary'' on October 17 and 24, 2015, and the 24th

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in January 2020.

References

External links

Newport Performing Arts Theater
{{Manila attractions Theaters and concert halls in Metro Manila Buildings and structures in Pasay Theatres completed in 2010