Jane Pickens Theatre is hands down one of my favorite local spots in Newport. It's always a great experience. I usually come for throwback movies or Christmas specials, but this time I came for the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and absolutely loved it. The collaboration between the theatre and Chrissy at Little Chateau was such a fun and thoughtful touch. It made the night feel extra special especially with the red carpet rolled out! Thank you for always being a go-to place to grab some friends and enjoy a "girl dinner" of popcorn and prosecco. Already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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I think this old theatre is so unique and special. I first went 20 years ago while at salve, and I still love to go back a few times a year. They alway have really good selections of movies--either older ones or some that are hard to find in other theaters. read more

I went to an event last night and parking was near impossible. The show was at 7:00 pm. I arrived at 6:15 driving around for 45 min before I found a parking spot. Unfortunately arrived late, show had begun. I didn't have anyone who was pleasant enough to help me find my seat. I felt ignored when I asked someone at concession stand she pointed to someone who acted put out by my question to help me find my seat. Overall a bad experience. I won't return. Parking spots should be available for its patrons. read more

I simply adore the Jane Pickens Theatre - it's truly one of Newport's hidden gems! Built in the 1840's, it was actually originally an Episcopal church and then had a more sordid turn of use as a vaudeville theatre at the turn of the century! Nowadays, it's an art house movie theatre that shows everything from documentaries to indie films, and even theatre productions that are streamed live from London! It's a great way to take in a show without the inconvenience of hopping on a plane! While I've seen tons of great movies here, I got the chance to see "The Dead Don't Die" tonight, which was no exception! Without giving away too much of the plot, it's a wild zombie themed romp with an all star ensemble cast headed by Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, and Adam Driver that pays homage to tropes of classic horror movies and isn't at all shy about smashing the fourth wall to pieces. Just my cup of tea! I wish they would show more films like this, because their offerings at least in the last year have tended more toward the esoteric. There's a time and a place for everything, but let us have fun once in a while! The best part of seeing a movie at the Pickens is the option to purchase a cocktail or alcoholic beverage from the sophisticated snack bar, which also features an array of next-level movie snacks along with the classics. The alcohol offerings are mostly made with spirits produced right on the island, like the Dark n' Stormy made with Thomas Tew rum. If you want to keep your snacking local as well, check out the Anchor Toffee, a flavorful sweet delight made with fresh Newport sea salt. As others have noted, the theatre can get a bit chilly, so do bring a sweater. Other than that, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! read more

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I love this old style theatre. Reminds me of the past. Plus, they serve beer, wine and canned cocktails, if you're interested, besides the popcorn and candy. Fun atmosphere, old style seating, not stadium, but just fine. read more

We saw Big Bad Voodoo Daddy here last night .parking took some time to find a place and $31 for 2 drinks ,yikes! Besides that, we found the seats quite comfortable, unlike other reviews, and not a bad seat in the house. They even allowed people to dance in the aisles, which some places would frown upon. Acoustics were a bit loud, couldn't always understand the lyrics, but overall, would definitely return, read more

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Just went there for the first time last night. The band Teledynes opened up the evening followed by a showing of Pulp Fiction. Excellent time. They sell a decent variety of adult beverages. Cool old school movie theater with a big screen and good acoustics. Teledynes were awesome, playing surf, rockabilly and country music. Great to see Pulp Fiction again on a big screen. read more

I love this classic old theatre. Over the years they've been able to adapt to changing world while also keeping everything authentic. They host parties and show old movies like Jaws and recently I saw Indiana Jones And The Raiders of the Lost Ark. there's live music before the screening of the film. There's beer, wine and popcorn, candy. At the Jaws party sponsored by Narragansett Beer, the crowd cheered as Quint cracked a Gansett! They still play current films as well, mostly art house, Indie fare. Also they have hosted Newport Folk Fest shows that rivaled The Last Waltz! I will keep up the patronage and always encourage everyone to experience this local vintage theatre! read more

Why hasn't anybody reviewed this lovely theater in ten years? Lots of changes and improvements make it a jewel.

Beautiful theatre in downtown, tucked away in Washington Sq. We have been a few times and always check their current movies. Great mixed drinks as well as beer & wine. read more

Everyone complains about how cold this place is but I bet it is dreamy in the summer! Seriously though, they were part of a kickstarter campaign and raised money to fund a new heating system. It is a big space to heat, so it will never be balmy, but gone are the days when you have to wear your hat and mittens as well as bring a wool blanket with you. The snacks are great - lots of options but the best thing is that they serve spiked coffee and cocoa as well as beer and wine. Also great are the movie selections - they stayed on Philomena WAY too long, but there are some good foreign films and award contenders playing now. The bathrooms still remind me of my catholic school days but there are signs of constant improvement here. It is amazing to see this old gal start a new life. Cool too that parking is free in Newport in the winter and I've never had a problem parking close by. I'm a fan and I'm excited to go back. It is a great way to see a movie, followed by dinner at a local restaurant - especially now when Newport is quiet yet still so charming. read more

Somewhat new to town, I decided to check out the local Indie movie house. Bought a ticket to 'Yellow Submarine' by the Beatles. The performance was oversold, the lobby so crowded you couldn't move, and there seemed to be no air conditioning (plus, they were out of popcorn). Will not return read more

I used to frequent this theater in my teens when they would show Rocky Horror Picture Show on the weekends. That was another lifetime ago. I have been a few times to see movies over the years, most recently to see Moonrise Kingdom. I'll preface the rest of this review by saying if I didn't love the movie so much this review may have been a 2 star. It was warm in the theater on a muggy Newport night. I believe when the movie started and the doors closed it cooled down a bit, but it was not the freezing chill I expect from a normal cinema these days. The first 2 or 3 minutes of the movie there was a sound coming from the projector, it was making the movie inaudible, so we missed some of it. People got up to complain. I've worked in movie theaters before and in the projection room. I know what it's like to deal with the old projectors and systems. They are not easy to just correct something that is wrong. I take that stuff more than most because I can feel the stress and frustration a projectionist has when dealing with a problem like that. Once it was fixed there were no more problems. A small popcorn and some waters between a few friends and a great flick. I enjoy the fact that Pickens sometimes has movies that other commercial places don't carry, although this particular movie was playing about 15 minutes away. An added bonus was that they featured some movie props for the feature flick, thought that was a pretty cool touch. Check out a movie here at some point if you can. read more

Amazing. Very nice old theatre. They have alcohol, many kids of chocolate, and popcorn. The drink and chocolate options blew me away. They have chocolate from the local candy company where I grew up in Michigan. Totally random. This is my new favorite theatre. I also like that the kind of films they play. I am not one for indie films but they play many movies that have popular actors in them but still have an old school feel to them, best of both worlds. I have been trying to see many movies here, just never quite made it. I can't believe it took me 11 years to get here, shame on me. I am a movie buff if you can't tell, and a good theatre makes me happy :) read more

Jane Pickens now serves beer and wine! If you are not super psyched about this then you are just no fun at all. Popcorn and prosecco are a delicious combo but they still don't have air conditioning so I'm not giving up that 5th star just yet! read more

Charming theater in a former church building. It has a single screen, which is hard to find in this day and age. If you are looking for one of those hideous multiplexes with the video game arcade and the same mediocre Hollywood releases playing on multiple screens, with all the cheesy sound where you feel flattened in your seat every time something blows up, then this place is not for you. The theater is huge, with the balconies and the curtained walls and the old school feel. It made me feel like I was in that scene from the Woody Allen film (whose name escapes me) and he's watching an old movie with someone in an old fashioned theater. I liked this place a lot and highly recommend it if you want to see a film in a neighborhood theater that feels homey and nice. read more

2nd time visiting this theater. Seats are not the most comfortable but not bad considering it's an older theater. Staff are friendly, movie started on time. It's nice there weren't too many previews before the feature film. Lots of concessions available including traditional movie snacks along with alcoholic beverages. read more

This is a great locally owned theater. Location is convenient for parking. The concession are on point with locally made products and plenty of cocktails to choose from. I love this place is so authentic and has great charm. They also do showing of older films like the Great Gatsby! It is newport after all! The staff we so hospitable and friendly, I felt like we were at our friends house... BUT in a gorgeous theater. I cannot wait to come back! read more

This theater seems to grow in charm each year, there are a lot of people/groups supporting this place and creating a wonderful atmosphere. At the Jane Pickens Theatre they play old movies that typically have occult followings, independent films, and more recently concerts! The space is stunning, I love the theater stage and all of the handy work in the architecture of the building. The seats are nothing special, something people seem to be obsessed about for some odd reason. If you want fancy seats stay at home ;) This place is more about creating a feeling! I had a great time at the Dawes and Friends show here & when The Big Lebowski played, numerous people came in costumes, robes and purchased White Russians. I appreciate that a space like this is sprouting in Newport. read more

My favorite movie theater in RI. Great space, comfy seats, excellent movies and the best snacks, including gourmet chocolate and wine.

This was the best theatre in town when Mr. Jarvis owned it. I went every week-end and bought tickets for Christmas presents and paid extra to be a VIP member. With the passing of Mr.Jarvis and the people that worked there it was small town and wonderful... With the new owner it just doesn"t feel the same. The high end snacks,the price of the movies., and the vibe of the place is just not enjoyable to me...I will go to the Avon theatre in Providence to see the same movie because that has the same feel and the huge movie screen that I love.It is worth driving 45 minutes .... It is still owned by the original family.... It is air conditioned and well heated which the Pickens is not... The choice of restaurants on the street is great and diversified and not nearly as expensive or mediocre as Newport is.... read more

Definitely a theater that has some charm. A single screen art house with relatively comfortable seating. They had a bit of a snafu with the sound at the beginning of the movie (Moonrise Kingdom, loved it) and the air conditioning could have been better. The slight negatives aside, if your a movie fan there really is nothing better then the old single screen theaters. read more

Coming from a town that lost their jewel of a theatre, The Strand in Ocean Beach California, I was so happy to see that Newport still has a local theatre. I've been to a few movies in my visits here & now that I live here have even attended an Academy Award showing. It was a blast! Really great the way they mixed up the Oscars with a social setting, great food & cocktails. I was not freezing, but it was a beautiful day so maybe I just got lucky! I will be going back to this theatre again & again. Even if I DO have to bring a blanket. I would hate to see another local treasure be turned into a Walgreens or t-shirt shop. read more

This theatre has an old-school vibe that just can't be beat. That, combined with a great selection of beer and wine, make for a great place to spend the evening or go out on a date. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Old-school movie house in the modern era This is one of two movie theaters in downtown Newport. This is the place to go for art-house movies in Newport. The movie house is old school. It has a stage and a balcony. I half expected an intermission in the middle. If you're into seeing movies on the biggest screen around and like having your bowels shaken by massive Dolby-THX-DDS-whatever sound systems ...this theater is not for you. If, however, you appreciate better movies and like the ambience of an older theater (that has great treats at the snack bar), this place IS for you. One beef I have with this theater is that their payment system is totally out of whack. I've missed two movies here because the one attendant took too long to process credit card ticket payments. They either need to have more people on shift or upgrade to high speed internet ...minus one star for that. read more

Rainy day today in Newport so my wife and I decided to see Manchester by the Sea at the Jane Pickens Theater. We had never been there so we had no idea what to expect. I have to say we were very pleasantly surprised. We don't go to movies often, so I am not sure if $10 tickets are in line with other places, but it didn't seem too bad. I can tell you the prices of the concessions are a good value. I ordered a beer (yes full bar with mixed drinks!), wine, and a medium popcorn. The total was $21, I was expecting to pay significantly more than that. The movie was OK, but the seating was very comfortable. Before the movie started, they advertised the theatre as an event destination, weddings, birthday parties, or corporate events. I had not thought of that as a possibility. There was an organ to the side of the screen and the place had a comfortable feel. We will definitely go back! read more

how did this theater spend mega dollars on a new heating system and NOT include AIR CONDITIONING?? Charm maybe, but not in the summer when it is sweltering inside. read more