Foodie films with Newport Restaurant Week in November2023

We are excited to announce our sequel partnership with Discover Newport to host Foodie Film Festival Part in tandem with Newport Restaurant Week! Read more.

Foodie Film Festival comes to the JPT 2022 with Newport Restaurant Week

Calling all cinephiles and foodie connoisseurs—we have cooked up something special for this Newport Restaurant Week that you won't want to miss. Read more.

Great Oscar Snubs Month

The 94th Academy Awards ceremony is on March 27th. They say it's an honor just to be nominated...sure. (The films who lost to Crash or Argo would like a word). When it comes to a film's legacy, it's all about that golden bald guy named Oscar but what about the amazing movies, actors, and filmmakers that never won? Read more.

Polo Passport Benefit Premiere

Sneak preview of an upcoming series, Polo Passport, a journey across the planet in search of polo's diverse culture, cuisine, and the amazing characters that bring their game to Newport Polo, led by affable commentator William Crisp. Read more.

Sweet Lineup in February

Candy and chocolates are all fine tokens of affection around Valentine's month and we have them all including your favorite romantic movies in February! FEB 8 - Breakfast at Tiffany's FEB 9 - Moonstruck FEB 11 - Pretty Woman FEB 14 - An Officer and a Gentleman Read more.

Updated JPT Covid Policy for Films & Special Events

Your safety, comfort, and love of seeing films and performers in the theater, remain our highest priority. We have installed a new air purification system to be sure the air in our building is clean and sanitary. For films: Read more.

How to watch films on the JPT Virtual Cinema

A primer for the technically challenged to support us through our JPT Virtual Cinema. The way it works is we partner with different film studios/distributors to host virtual screenings, so depending on the film there may be more or different options to watch, such as a dedicated app that could be accessed by a smart tv or device attached to your TV. Read more.

To our valued patrons

We at the JPT value the comfort, health, and safety of our patrons above all else. Though the risk of contracting the (Covid-19) Coronavirus in Rhode Island remains low, we recognize there is some concern of gathering in public places. We want to assure our customers that we are taking all proper precautions accordance with the state of Rhode Island guidelines and are committed to sustaining the Jane Pickens as a welcoming and safe environment for the community. These efforts include: Read more.

Jay Leno, supporters raise more than $30,000 for Newport firefighter battling cancer

Nearly five-hundred people woke up this morning still smiling and laughing after Jay Leno’s performance at the Jane Pickens Theater last night. This one-night-only show, which sold out in less than ten minutes, benefited a veteran Newport firefighter who is currently battling cancer. The event was organized and put on by The Firehouse Theater, Jane Pickens Theater, and What’sUpNewp... Read more.

Farrelly Brothers join Michael Corrente at The JPT for Special 20th Anniversary Screening of "Outside Providence"

What started as just an event idea during a discussion between What’sUpNewp, Jane Pickens Theater, and Narragansett Beer recently, turned into a night that many movie fans will never forget. What’sUpNewp co-hosts a series of “throwback films” at Jane Pickens Theater annually, during a recent conversation with Narragansett Beer, a primer sponsor of their 2019 movies... Read more.

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