At the Theaters

A tale of immigrants, ‘Pagliacci’ and more

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 8:30am

The Harbor Theatre

“Woman in Gold” tells the remarkable true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis.

“Woman In Gold” plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 and 29, Thursday, April 23 and 30, Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. One matinee on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“Song of the Sea” is based on the Irish legend of the selkies. This animated film tells the story of the last seal-child, Saoirse, and her brother Ben, who go on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. Entertaining for adults and children alike. Plays Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, April 23 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“A Most Violent Year” Golden Globe award nominated Jessica Chastain stars in this tale of New York City 1981, where an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history. Playing Friday, April 24 and Thursday, April 30 at 2 and 7 p.m.; at 7 p.m. only on Saturday, April 25; Sunday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 29.

Met Live in HD: Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana”/Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci”: Opera’s most enduring tragic double bill returns in an evocative new production from Sir David McVicar. Plays Saturday, April 25, 12:30 p.m.

Damariscotta Montessori School Spring Concert Students will present both choral and instrumental pieces under the direction of Kaity Newell and Aaron Robinson. Wednesday, April 29 at 4 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.net.