Film and Theater

National Theater Live
Helen Mirren portrays Queen Elizabeth II in the 2013 National Theater Live production, "The Audience." Back on the Lincoln Theater screen by popular demand April 23 and 24. Courtesy of the venue

An iconic performance returns to the big screen this April, as Helen Mirren reprises her celebrated role as Queen Elizabeth II in an encore screening of “The Audience…

"The President's Cake" opens April 10 for two screenings at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

With a Critic’s Pick review in the New York Times and a 3.5 star rating on RogerEbert.com, “The President’s Cake” is one of the most…

Georgia O'Keefe - "Ram's Head with White Hollyhock and Little Hills" is among her paintings explored in Arts on Film showing at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Project Hail Mary" held over with Read & Watch event April 11. "Goat" opens April 17 with a Family Film Deal; Arts on Screen returns with "Georgia O'Keefe - The…

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Harbor Theater and Boothbay Region TV and Media Center have a lot in common, beginning with their missions. While Harbor Theater strives to be a cultural asset in the…

A still from the film “Reindalen,” follows two researchers and their canine sidekick as they study the world’s smallest and fattest reindeer, which are unexpectedly thriving in the fastest-warming place on Earth. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host its ninth annual

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Craig Ferguson will be performing at The Waldo, 916 Main St., Waldoboro, on April 9 at 8 p.m. Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer,…

Where It's At
Curtain call for "Alice In Wonderland." LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

The Y Arts Community Players cast of 66 played to sold out shows at the Opera House last weekend, and with good reason! First off, it's Y Arts, it'll be brilliant; and second, the production was "…

"Quiet the Sirens" follows the lives of three firefighters suffering from PTSD. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a free community screening of the documentary film “Quiet the Sirens,” followed by a talkback, Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m…

Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds star in "Midwinter Break" opening April 3. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

"Wuthering Heights" -  (R; 2 hours, 16 minutes) - Based on the novel by Emily Brontë. A passionate and tumultuous love story…

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"Merrily We Roll Along" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) The live recording of the acclaimed 2024 Tony Award–winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim…

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Margot Robbie stars as Catherine in "Wuthering Heights" opening March 27 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Sirat" - (R; 1 hour, 55 minutes - In Spanish, French, English, and Arabic) - A father and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of…

"Merrily We Roll Along" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, March 27. Courtesy of the venue

"H is for Hawk" - (PG-13; hour, 55 minutes) - The film follows Helen (Claire Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson),…

The Lincoln Theater Presents...
"Phantom of the Opera" film still. Courtesy of the Lincoln Theater

Lincoln Theater is pleased to continue celebrating its remarkable milestone of 150 years with a screening of the 1925 horror classic “The Phantom of the Opera,”…

Where It's At
"Alice In Wonderland" rehearsals have been in full swing this month. Emily Mirabile photo

 “When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” - Alice 

The Y…

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Film Office is launching a one-time Film in Maine…

29th Maine International Film Festival
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Festival passes and packages are now available for preorder at miff.org for the 29th Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), which will return to Waterville…

Lincoln Theater
See "Observer" at the Lincoln Theater March 26. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a free screening of the documentary film “Observer,” playing Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.…

"Sirāt" opens at the Lincoln on March 20. Courtesy of the venue

"EPiC" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 36 minutes) - Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker…

A scene from "H is for Hawk." Courtesy of Harbor Theater

"Wuthering Heights" - R; 2 hours, 16 minutes -

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Take Two is a series from reporters and movie buffs Fritz Freudenberger and Isabelle Curtis to review entertainment options in the…

Wuthering Heights continues through March 19. Courtesy of Harbor Theater

"Wuthering Heights" 

"Wuthering Heights," R, 2 hours, 16 minutes, brings Emily Brontë’s haunting classic back to the screen in a bold new…

Lincoln Theater
Turner and Constable at Tate Britain. Courtesy of Exhibition on Screen

Art lovers and history enthusiasts…

Small cast, big laughs

BRHS Drama took to the stage in regional Class B (schools with fewer than 500 students) competition at the Maine Drama Festival’s regional One Acts tournament held at Camden Hills Regional High…

“EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” opens Friday evening, March 13 at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy photo

"A Private Life" (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes - In French and English)

"A Private Life" opens at the Lincoln Theater Friday, March 5. Courtesy of the venue

"The Testament of Ann Lee" - (R; 2 hours, 17 minutes) - Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social…

“The Fifth Step," plays Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of National Theatre Live

The acclaimed National Theatre Live production of “The Fifth Step” is coming to Lincoln Theater Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. Broadcasts from the…

The reimagining of Brontë’s classic, haunting novel, "Wuthering Heights," is not be missed on silver screens everywhere. The film opens Friday, March 6 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Testament Of Ann Lee" - (R; 2 hours, 17 minutes) - From acclaimed writer-director Mona Fastvold comes a bold reimagining of the true story of…

"The Testament of Ann Lee" opens at Lincoln Theater Feb. 27. Courtesy of the venue

"Merrily We Roll Along" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 35 minutes) - Spanning three decades, “Merrily We Roll Along” charts the turbulent relationship between…

"The Testament of Ann Lee" opens at the Harbor Theater on Friday, Feb. 27. Courtesy of the venue

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" - (PG13; 3 hours, 18 minutes) - Director James Cameron takes audiences back to the habitable moon Pandora. In an immersive…

The 2026 Oscar nominated Short Films begin screening at the Lincoln Theater Friday, Feb. 20 - Wednesday, Feb. 25. Image courtesy of the venue

"The Choral" - (R; 1 hour, 53 minutes) - 1916. The Choral Society in Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral's ambitious…

 "The Gleaners and I" plays one day only at the Lincoln Theater, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln Theater, in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Gleaners, is presenting a free screening of “The Gleaners and I,” Tuesday, Feb. 24 at…

"Avatar: Fire & Ash" opening Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Harbor Theater of Boothbay Harbor

"The Choral" - (R; 1 hour, 53 minutes) - Set in 1916, "The Choral" unfolds in Ramsden, Yorkshire, where the First World War has drained the local…

The Waldo Theatre
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The Waldo's newest Waldo After Dark film screens on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. with a special screening celebrating the 40th anniversary of David Cronenberg’s iconic…

Back by popular demand!
Eleanor Busby and Nick Azzaretti. Courtesy of River Company

Join River Company on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in Skidompha's Porter Meeting Hall for a spirited afternoon of literature, laughter and theatrical flair.

Come…

The Waldo Theatre
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The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro has announced an open casting call for its upcoming community theatre production of "Don’t Dress for…

This month, we take a look at the romantic comedy classic "Some Like it Hot."

Take Two is a series from reporters (and movie buffs) Fritz Freudenberger and Isabelle Curtis to review entertainment options in the…

Lincoln Theater screens "When Harry Met Sally" for Valentine's everywhere at 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Courtesy of Warner Bros

If winter has you worn down by snowbanks and subzero days, Lincoln Theater offers a perfect Valentine’s Day escape. Movie lovers are invited to a one-night-only…

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The Waldo is excited to have Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member James Austin Johnson performing stand-up April 24 at 7:30 p.m. James Austin Johnson is a comedian and actor currently in his…

Ralph Fiennes stars in "The Choral" opening at the Harbor Theater Feb. 13. Courtesy of the venue

"Song Sung Blue" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 13 minutes) - A warm, crowd-pleasing comedy-drama inspired by the true story behind Neil Diamond’s iconic hit.…

"The General" still, courtesy of Lincoln Theater

"Hamnet" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Nominated for eight Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (Chloe Zhao), Best Actress (Jessie…

"Song Sung Blue, "starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, opens Friday, Feb. 6 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Zootopia 2" - (PG; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Rule-following bunny Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and streetwise fox Nick Wilde (Jason…

Don't miss the chance to see this film on the big screen, again or for the first time! Valentine's Day at 2 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

Join us at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 for one of Hollywood’s great romances to commemorate the stellar career of actor Robert Redford (1936 – 2025). Our audience voted on…

Ceci Panagore, left, of Southport, is among the cast members of Heartwood's "Treasure Island." Shows are this weekend. For tickets:  at 563-1373 or  info@heartwoodtheater.org

“Treasure Island” sails into port this weekend, as Heartwood Theater’s annual middle school program. This 40-minute romp, with a student cast of 28 in grades 4-8…

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Take Two is a series from reporters (and movie buffs) Fritz Freudenberger and Isabelle Curtis to review entertainment options in the region. This month, our film…

"Hamnet" opens at the Lincoln Theater on Jan. 30. Courtesy of the venue

"Marty Supreme" - (R; 2 hours, 30 minutes) -  An Oscar Nominee for Best Picture, Best Director (Josh Safdie), Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet…

Lincoln Theater
Scene from "The General." Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

Lincoln Theater invites audiences to step back into the earliest days of cinema with a special three-film silent movie series, presented with live piano…

"Zootopia 2" opening Friday, Jan. 30 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Hamnet" - (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - From Academy Award®–winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, "Hamnet" is a deeply felt and beautifully rendered…

iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival
The Y Arts Team posing at the MainStage with their trophy for EXCELLENCE IN ACTING. Courtesy of Emily Mirabile

The Y Arts Competition Team, directed by Emily Mirabile, earned the festival’s top award for Excellence in Acting at this year’s Junior Theater Festival for its…