Film and Theater

"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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Attention all young performers who love to sing, act, and spend their summer doing what they love most—being on stage! Maine State Music Theatre still has youth audition

"Treasure Island" cast gives a rousing, "Aye, matey" in an early rehearsal photo. Performances in  are Jan 30 & 31. Photo courtesy of Heartwood

Heartwood’s annual winter middle school production will hit the stage soon, as an enthusiastic group of 4th-8th grade Midcoast youths present an adaptation of “Treasure Island.” A cast of 28…

 Timothée Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme" opening at Lincoln Theater Jan. 23. Courtesy of the venue

"The Secret Agent" - (R; 2 hours, 38 minutes - In Portuguese, German, and English) -  Golden Globe Winner for Best Non-English Language Film.…

"Hamnet," starring Golden Globe winning actress Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, continues at Harbor Theater Wednesday, Jan. 21

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

Members of the BRHS Class of 2029 wait for the start of "A Christmas Carol" at the Portland Stage. Courtesy photo

There are dozens of holiday plays…

iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival
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Y Arts performers are bound for the annual iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta Jan. 16-18. For this year’s adjudication piece, a cast of 30 will perform “Elf the Musical Jr.” based on…

"The Secret Agent" opens Friday, Jan. 16 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Sentimental Value" - (R; 2 hours, 13 minutes - In Norwegian, English, and French) - Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father,…

A scene from "Hamnet" opening at the Harbor Theater Friday, Jan. 16. Courtesy of the venue

"Marty Supreme" - (R; 2 hours, 30 minutes) - Set in 1952 New York, Marty Supreme follows Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), a fast-talking table-…

"Sentimental Value"

"Nuremberg" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 28 minutes) - As the Nuremberg trials are set to begin, a U.S. Army psychiatrist gets locked in a dramatic psychological…

"Marty Supreme," starring Timothée Chalamet, opens at the Harbor Theater Jan. 9. Courtesy of the venue

"Sentimental Value" - (R; 2 hours, 13 minutes) - Sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleas) reunite with their estranged…

Studio Theatre of Bath is excited to announce auditions for "Over The River and Through The Woods," by Joe DiPietro and directed by Kirstin Hayward. The show will…

Presented by the Friends of the Waldoboro Library, "The Librarians" comes to The Waldo Jan. 11! Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our…

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Join us at Harbor Theater on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. for a very special presentation from our Arts on Film series! Even if you caught the Met Opera’s Live…

1971's Willie Wonka, Gene Wilder, returns to the Lincoln Theater silver screen Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Lincoln Theater is excited to announce its 2026 Free Family Film Series. One Sunday afternoon each month, the theater will offer a free, family-friendly film open to…

"Nuremberg" opens 2026 at the Lincoln Theater on Friday, Jan. 2. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 18 minutes) - Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West,…

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning star in "Sentimental Value." The film opens at Harbor Theater in January. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 20 minutes) - Directed again by Jon M. Chu, the sequel is tighter and more focused, expanding the Broadway musical’s…

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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…

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The film industry is an equation. There's the director with a vision, the crew who make it come to life, and the audience members who hang on the edge of their seats,…

"Wicked: For Good" to play Friday, Dec. 26 - Jan.1 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 18 minutes) - Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within…

"Wicked: For Good" continues this Harbor Theater this Friday, Dec. 26. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 20 minutes) - "Wicked: For Good" raises the stakes and deepens the emotion, delivering a darker yet crowd-…

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The Lincoln County Community Theater is ringing in the season with a lively and heartfelt holiday production the whole family can enjoy. Opening Dec. 19, LCCT…

Rehearsal scene from "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Herdman’s, from left: Rocklan Megaro, Finn Sullivan, Fern LeMay-Dorval, Cora Wissman, and Elliot Birrell, rehearse a scene for Director John Mulcahy. Zora Margolis, who plays Mrs. Armstrong, watches from upstage. Courtesy of LCCT

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" -  Live on stage! LCCT, the resident theater company at Damaiscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater, is excited to…

Ariana Grande (Galinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) return in "Wicked: For Good" opening at Harbor Theater Friday, Dec. 19. Courtesy of the venue

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - (PG13; 2 hours, 24 minutes) - Benoit Blanc returns for his most perplexing case…

National Theater's "Life of Pi" screens Dec. 11 and 12 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. Image courtesy of the venue

"Blue Moon" - (R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as…

See "The Best Little Christmas Pageant  Ever" at the Harbor Theater on Sunday, Dec. 14. Image courtesy of film distributor

‘Tis the season at Harbor Theater, and our Community Partners are sponsoring two free Christmas films for all area families. Both these movies are fun for adults and…

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" opening at Harbor Theater Friday, Dec. 12. Courtesy of the venue

"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" - (PG13; 2 hours) - "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" cuts deep as an intimate portrait of Springsteen’s…

The East Boothbay and Southport United Methodist Churches invite you to join us for a Christmas movie event at the Harbor Theater, 185 Townsend Avenue. On Sunday, Dec.…

Ethan Hawke stars in "Blue Moon" opening Dec. 5 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Boston Camerata - "Sing We Noel" - A much-loved Camerata holiday program returns two generations later! We celebrate Christmas in the English speaking…