Newport Opera House Theater, Local Nonprofit

The Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center is actively engaged in restoring and renovating the historic 1867 Opera House Theater in downtown Newport into a 700 seat venue for year-round programming of live performances. It is among the ten oldest surviving Opera Houses in America and the oldest surviving theater building in Rhode Island.

RICH HISTORY

Since 1867, the Newport Opera House Theater has stood at the heart of Newport, at the crossroads of its commerce and culture, and at the center of the community. The historic renovation underway will ensure that this jewel of Washington Square and greater Newport shines again for generations to come!

BRIGHT FUTURE

The future is bright for Newport. Year-round the lights will shine brighter as exciting live entertainment is featured at the Newport Opera House Theater - serving as an economic driver, cultural asset, and educational catalyst. The entire community will benefit from the restoration of our historic theater.

WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCES

As Newport’s premier year-round performing arts destination, the Newport Opera House Theater is where you will enjoy theater, music, dance, comedy, events, family programming, education, speakers – and more! Leading performers around the country and talent in the region are already excited about performing on Newport’s new state-of-the-art stage.

IT’S HAPPENING – THANKS TO YOU!

Thousands of individuals, organizations, businesses, foundations and more are making this historic restoration possible. Like you, they understand the value this once-in-a-generation project will bring to the community and have invested in the future of Newport! We need your help and continued support!

GET INVOLVED IN THIS EXCITING PROJECT

Go to operahouseri.org, email us at info@operahouseri.org or call 401-619-4599!