Lincoln Theater

Curtain going up!

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 12:00pm

Story Location:
2 Theater Street
Damariscotta, ME 04544
United States

Please note: At the present time, no concessions will be on sale, no outside food or drink allowed, and masks must be worn at all times inside Lincoln Theater at 2 Theater Street.

“The Searchers” - (1956; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - In this revered Western from Director John Ford, Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) returns home to Texas after the Civil War. When members of his brother’s family are killed or abducted by Comanches, he vows to track down his surviving relatives and bring them home journeying deep into Comanche territory. Also stars Natalie Wood and Jeffrey Hunter. The American Film Institute named it the greatest American Western. Thursday, March 25 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Friday, March 26 at 2 p.m. Presented in partnership with Skidompha Library as part of the Western Book Club and Film Series. You do not need to have read the book or participate in the club - it is open to all. More information on the Book Club is available at www.lincolntheater.net.

“Minari” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 55 minutes – in Korean, with English subtitles, and English) - A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language, nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Playing at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26; at 2 and 7 p.m. on March 27, March 31, and April 1; at 2 p.m. on March 28.

During pandemic times, all tickets must be purchased in advance through our user-friendly online ticketing structure: a contact-less process with social distanced seat selection and self-check-in, and automatic contact tracing if need be - all of which ensure increased safety for both patrons and staff.  To purchase: go to www.LincolnTheater.net and click the “buy tickets” button under any event listing. A seating chart will show you green seats (still available) red seats (sold) and X-ed out seats (blocked off). Choose your seats (they will turn gold), and click continue to complete the process. If you’d  like help purchasing advance tickets, the theater office will be open on Tuesdays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 563-3424.

Coming in April, tickets on sale now for: 2021 Oscar Shorts, Live Action and Animation; “The Father,” “Blithe Spirit,” “Warlock,” and “The Courier.”