John Pizzarelli celebrates the Great American Songbook at Jane Pickens Theater

John Pizzarelli celebrates the Great American Songbook at Jane Pickens Theater WUN Read more.

The Jane Pickens Theater to highlight women filmmakers, actors, and business owners this summer

The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is presenting a selection of films and discussions that celebrate the creative talents and professional achievements of women filmmakers, actors, and business owners throughout the summer. Read more.

The JPT to host Ocean-Themed film events featuring Water Brother and Jaws

The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) is celebrating the summer season with two ocean-themed film events: the new documentary Water Brother starring Newport legend Sid Abbruzzi, and The JPT’s annual Jaws Summer Party, a tradition that brings the thrill of the classic film Jaws back to the big screen. Read more.

Judy Collins to return to Newport and The JPT August 15 & 16

The JPT is honored to host Judy Collins this summer. She has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism Read more.

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.

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