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Newmark Theatre — Kids Theaters in Portland

Newmark Theatre

4.7(707)4.7 out of 5 stars, 707 reviews Portland, OR

About Newmark Theatre

Newmark Theatre offers a classic, beautiful, and well-maintained theater experience with exceptional acoustics and comfortable seating. Its friendly and knowledgeable staff ensure a pleasant visit, making it suitable for families seeking a high-quality venue for appropriate performances. It serves a mixed audience, so parents should verify specific show content.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families seeking a high-quality, traditional theater experience for a specific, child-appropriate performance.Parents who value excellent acoustics, comfortable seating, and helpful staff.Families looking for an outing where other city amenities (dining, parks) are easily accessible on foot.Children who are ready for a focused, sit-down theatrical experience.Audience includes 'all ages' and 'families', but specific age-appropriate content for children is not guaranteed by the venue itself; parents must research the specific performance.

Why families love it

  • Beautiful, classy, and well-maintained interior design with impressive aesthetics.
  • Excellent acoustics ensure performers' sounds are heard clearly from all seats.
  • Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff who assist with seating and general inquiries.
  • Comfortable seating options, with many choices available (recommended to buy ahead).
  • Great views of the stage, even from the first balcony.
  • Located within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and parks for convenient pre/post-show activities.

Insider tips

  • Buy tickets in advance to have the best choice of seats and sections.
  • Always check the specific show's content to ensure it is appropriate for your children, as the venue hosts diverse performances.
  • Be aware of seating dimensions; seats are close together and lack movable armrests.
  • Consider visiting nearby restaurants or parks before or after the show due to the convenient location.

Good to know before you go

  • Assuming all shows are kid-friendly; always verify the content before booking, especially if bringing young children.
  • If you require very spacious seating with movable armrests.
  • If your child struggles with sitting for extended periods in a traditional theater setting without specific children's amenities.
  • Seating can be close together.
  • Seats do not have movable armrests, which may not comfortably fit very large individuals.
Crowds
The audience is described as a 'variety of people from singles, couples, families and or all ages,' suggesting a diverse crowd depending on the performance.
Value
No specific pricing details were mentioned in the reviews. The overall sentiment points to a high-quality and well-maintained venue, suggesting good value for the experience it provides, especially for discerning audiences. No hidden costs were reported.
Food
No explicit policy on bringing outside food or snacks for the general audience was mentioned.
Accessibility
Elevators are available for access to different seating levels, making it accessible for those who cannot use stairs.
Safety
No specific safety features were mentioned in the provided reviews.

What parents say

Sang hoon Paek
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"The concert hall is very pretty, and the audience was quite impressed by the interior design. The staff was also very friendly and guided us to our seats. The stage was designed so that the performers' sounds could be heard well by the audience."

2 months ago

Emily Boyle
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"The theater is huge, old school, and classy. Every employee was so friendly. They were very helpful with finding seats and knowledgeable of the theater itself. When you first walk in they have a cocktail area with cute bar seats and tables. Then you can take the steps or elevator up to the different levels to access your seats. The seats were comfy and there were many options, I recommend to buy ahead so you can choose your seats and section. This experience is far and few between now. There was a variety of people from singles, couples, families and or all ages. It was so nice to be in an old"

3 months ago

Ashlee Combs
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"A pretty, modest sized theatre. We were on the first balcony and had a great view of the stage. Comfortable, seemingly vintage seats. Seats are close together. Accessibility Note: the seats do not have moveable arm rests and may not comfortably fit very large people. There are elevators."

6 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.