At the theaters: Cumberbatch, ‘Treasure Island,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ and more

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 10:15am

The Harbor Theatre

“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, the film intertwines the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.

This humorous and heartfelt musical fantasy follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel tied together by an original story involving a baker, his wife, and a witch.

Plays Wednesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

“The Imitation Game” is a historical thriller about British mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst and pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing.

Turing, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, was a key figure in cracking Nazi Germany's naval Enigma code which helped the allies win World War II, only to later be criminally prosecuted for his homosexuality.

Graham Moore's screenplay is based on the biography “Alan Turing: The Enigma,” by Andrew Hodges.

“The Imitation Game,” has been nominated for, and has received, numerous awards, with Cumberbatch's performance receiving high praise.

The film, and its cast and crew, were honored by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the largest LGBT civil rights advocacy group and political lobbying organization in the U.S. 

Rated PG-13, it plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Saturday, Jan. 24, Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29 and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information: 207-633-0438 and www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“Into the Woods” is a modern musical twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel — all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife. Last show Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 2 and 7 p.m.

NT Live: “Treasure Island”: Robert Louis Stevenson’s story brought to life and broadcast live from the National Theatre. Playing Thursday, Jan. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m. Look for an encore winter vacation week.

Season 5 of the PBS series “Downton Abbey” comes to the big screen Fridays in January and February at 2 p.m. free to the public. Episode 3 (aired Jan. 18) plays Jan. 23 at the theater.

Nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Whiplash tells the tale of a promising young drummer who enrolls at a cutthroat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.

Playing Friday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.; and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29.

Bolshoi Ballet Live: “Swan Lake.” White swan by day, human by night, the beautiful Odette awaits an oath of true love to break the curse. Sunday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. only.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information: 207-563-3424 and www.atthelincoln.net.