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 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 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, 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. 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. 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 revolving stage. It is home to one of the largest LED walls in Southeast Asia. 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. Major productions. In addition, the theater also plays host to "The Voice of the  Philippines", "Pinoy Big Brother", "Tawag ng Tanghalan" and "Idol Philippines". The theater also hosted Banana Split: 7th Bananaversary on October 17 and 24, 2015, and the 24th Asian Television Awards in January 2020.