Reviews of Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (Movie Theater)

Daniel Forster

Not to miss. Literally outstanding experience

Lisa Tener

We love the Jane Pickens. Movies you would not get to see in most chain theaters and great chocolates, too!

Lincoln Fischer

Great theater with a lot of charm. The people who run it are really nice. So glad it’s here.

Marissa Mooney-Kretzmer

Such a neat place!

Laura Reaper

Hometown gem, and wine and beer too! Films are amazing

Robert S Butler

Quaint movie house.....loved the screening of the latest Downton Abbey there.

Lucy Kinsley

Great venue for a multitude of stage productions. Love that they have cocktails now!

James Andrew Peters

Classic theater, fun place to see everyone

A Hargraves

Excellent theatre with a good range of art house films. Very close to bars and restaurants for something to do before and after the film.

Paul Dobbe

Best "art" movie house in the south of RI.

Mollie Roque

Falling apart, great atmosphere

Enid Presser

Great theater watt movies others do not have

Gyuri Grell

First time here to see Midnight in Paris. The theater was packed with people, but the air was quite stuffy and badly in need of some circulation. Once the movie started, the projection was a letdown as the image was quite dim with a yellowish tint. Did they reduce the brightness of the projection? Seemed like it. It's great to have independent movie theaters nearby, but I wish they made it a bit better. Overall a very mediocre moviegoing experience.

Melissa April

Beautiful theatre, great sound system

Lynne McVey

Wonderful movies, beautiful theater, very comfortable seating and great selection of candy, snacks and cocktails!!!

Kristine Caton

If you like movies in an old fashioned theater that serves alcohol...this place is for you! I love the historic feel of the building. They show eclectic movies and mainstream, and occasionally show the Russian Ballet live!! What a Newport Gem!

Farky

Cool, intimate place to see a show. Its age means legroom might be an issue. Also, wish they'd turn on the fans.

Deberra Cassidy

My favorite theater! Seats are comfortable, the wine is better then some restaurants and munchies are great. My favorite is caramel popcorn. Love the choice of movies.

martin andersen

Every film I have watched here has been a gem. The theater itself is worth experiencing.

Betsy Leslie

A local gem! This theater runs THE BEST movies and is terrific at supporting the local community!

Lisa Carter

We always enjoy watching a movie at the Pickens. Cozy and uncrowded. A variety of snacks and drinks available.

Jason Flanders

Cute little indie theater..

Jackson Steiner

Great place to watch a movie though you are better off going to a different theater watch a movie. If you are looking for a local movie and don't want to drive this is the place to go

Mimi Pattison

I don't know what I would do without it !!!

John Jahr

Perfect

Adam D

Quaint local art-house theatre

Daniel

Awesome single screen movie theater that plays mostly non mainstream films. Great snacks as well as beer and wine.

t i

comfortable but seats were small, Nice vintage theatre, great if you enjoy the classical feel of an old time theatre with good showings and a warm comfortable atmosphere that doesnt have the cheap feel of other movie theatres

mercedes deines

Besides the insanity of no air conditioning, really dislike the change of not extending a discount to seniors and trying to coerce patrons to become members. Shame on you!

Rhody Ginger

Local theater with all sorts of events happening every week. Love seeing indie films here.

Sean Flynn

Great films.

Steve Leslie

Classic old undivided theater, special run movies, community events, live simulcast of theater and ballet

Leilani Beaudry

Very enjoyable, really good band and of course Jaws!!!

Skara B.

Beautiful old theater and a crucial member of the local independent theater community.

Jeff Weldon

Great art house movies. Saw Jaws and the Big Lebowski this year.

alan justin

A wonderful experience. Great films you don't see everywhere else. Eclectic. And you can have a glass of wine or a beer! Five stars! It's a grown up movie house.

Karenlee Bernardo

Another wonderful movie, The Imitation Game at JPT! A great place for a Saturday night out!!!!

Paola Prado

Where great films go to be seen.

Peter Marut

Excellent period theater, great wine, good beer and current movies.

Joe Saccoccia

Love this place, it's the only theater in downtown Newport and gives the authentic traditional theater vibe.....and a liquor license?!? Great date night spot.

Charles Spaulding

Great theater!

Terese Gregg

CUTEST theater ever! They serve a lovely selection of adult beverages and the seating doesn't leave you feeling squished. Always the best movies

Katherine Rispoli

Fun afternoon watching Nutcracker!!

Betty Weeden

Great owners. Great viewing audience. Easy to engage in reviewing movie with others on the way out. Serves good wines and other beverages. Comfy chairs. Show a lot of movies you won’t see elsewhere. Has special events.

Christopher Brown

Love our local movie theater!

Delia Klingbeil

Great movies

elvira llabres

Loved it. So much character and you can have a wine watching the movie.

Jessica Ratcliffe

Awesome old fashioned theater with comfortable seats and an awesome drink menu!! Plenty of on-street parking is located near the theater.

Rosie Condella

Local theater which shows a wide variety of movies, ranging from indie films to ballet & opera, to classic movies. For the recent showing of Caddyshack, they put a 4-hole mini-golf game on the stage! Also, they have a liquor license. Genius!

Schlaang Inc.

Historic and quaint building, the cinema served alcoholic beverage, and a comfortable seating. You can watch modern cinema in a charming old theater.

David James

Old school theater with a lot of charm. Mostly independent films are shown here. Only theater in Newport.

Richard Mello

Very nice we visit this place every year a little pricey

Pam Rainey

Such a cool place. Old fashioned theater. Great.

lstjean12

A small, older theater house with charm. Parking is in back of the building with cobblestones on either side street to get to the entrance. One movie is offered daily, alcohol is available, theater and bathrooms are clean. The seats are the old style, and not stadium seating which can get a bit uncomfortable. All in all a decent theater.

Kathy MacPherson

Great showings, but it's usually cold in there

Barnes Newberry

Wonderful experience at Jane Pickens. Great Bob Dylan show. Theater staff, Linda, Kathy and Mel were terrific!

Martha Parker

Jane Pickens in a great Theatre with first rate movies and amazing special events such as the live feed ballets. THANK YOU for being here!!