The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) will showcase Newport’s starring role in Hollywood productions with a week-long “Made in Newport” film series running from August 2 to 7. Read more.
May the Fourth Be With You: The original Star Wars trilogy returns to the big screen at The JPT All three movies from the original trilogy will be shown back-to-back on Sunday, May 4, for an afternoon brimming with adventure. Read more.
A pivotal moment in music history — now a major motion picture — has closer connections to Rhode Island than you might think. Read more.
The drama that unfolded during Monday night’s episode of “The Bachelorette” on ABC was real. At least some of it was, said Jennifer Chapin, director of special events at Fort Adams Trust. Viewers who tuned into the two-hour episode partially filmed in Newport in March saw a contestant named Kevin hurt his arm while playing rugby at Fort Adams. Read more.
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center was excited to be featured as a "date" location for Episode 4 (The Newport Episode) of The Bachelorette. Read more.
Team player who will actively support the needs of box office, concessions, office and on-time operation of films and events within the building. Read more.
Kathy Staab bought the Jane Pickens Theatre in Newport, Rhode Island in 2004, initially simply as an investment while still active in her long and successful career in fashion and retail. Over the years she had held various merchandising executive positions at Brookstone (Gardeners Eden), Talbots, Jordan Marsh and Macy’s. Today she’s using the skills learned in retail to revitalize the theatre. Read more.
Thursday, Aug 28
Thursday, Aug 28 - Sunday, Sep 7
JAWS 4K RERELEASE END OF SUMMER PARTY AND SCREENINGS
Friday, Aug 29 - Thursday, Sep 4
