Film and Theater

Filmmaker Cheryl Dean close to mom and calf in a scene from the documentary  “The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope," screening at the Harbor Theater July 26. Courtesy of the theater and documentary filmmakers

While Southern right whales show signs of recovery, their Northern cousins face mounting threats from ship strikes, entanglement, and industrial noise. Join us at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 for a…

"The Odyssey" begins a two-week run  at the Harbor Theater this week, Friday, July 17! Courtesy of the venue

"Disclosure Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) What if the truth about extraterrestrial life was suddenly undeniable? And what if the people who…

Lincoln Theater
"Breakfast At Tiffany's" playing at the Lincoln Theater July 21 and 22 as part of Lincoln Theater's Modern Classics Series. Film still courtesy of: Paramount

Lincoln Theater's 150th anniversary "Modern Classics" film series continues this month with two beloved classics chosen by community vote. Each month, Lincoln Theater…

"Les Liasons Dangereuses," a National Theatre production, screens a the Lincoln Theater July 23 & 24. Photographer: Sarah Lee

"The Bikinis" - A Lincoln County Community Theater production - You have three more chances to catch this incredible encore! Directed by John Mulcahy…

Under the guidance of Niall Lessard, nine cast members form the moving parts of "The Machine" in Heartwood Theater's "The Machine Stops" running July 17-25. Front, left: Roosevelt Bishop, Niall Lessard, Sophia Mansfield; back from left: Tristan Lambert, Rebecca Tomasello, Addison McCafferty, Tim Cunningham, Jay Long, Katelyn Prior, Natalie Friel. Courtesy of Heartwood
Camden Opera House
Andre and Rockport arborist and friend, Harry Goodridge. See their story at the Camden Opera House! Courtesy of the venue
Join us at the Camden Opera House, at 29 Elm St., from 3-4 p.m. for a heartwarming afternoon of film and community as we present "Andre, The Seal Who Came Home" — a remarkable true story of…

"Young Washington"- (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts…

Encore performances of "The Bikinis" at the Lincoln Theater begin Friday, July 10. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater presents: "The Bikinis" musical, live on stage! Encore performances!

In “The Bikinis,”…

Heartwood Theater's summer production opening July 17 features five local thespians and musical score by Sophia Scott. Courtesy image

Heartwood Theater Company is prepping for one of its most important, unique, and intriguing productions in 23 seasons of creating and producing theater, “The…

Where It's At
Dan De Luca, forefront, as John Dickinson and his fellow conservatives in the dance number, "Cool, Cool Considerate Men." Courtesy of Maine State Music Theatre

Fire the cannons and ring the bells…

Lincoln County Community Theater/Lincoln Theater
"The Bikinis" stars Emily Mirabile, Rebecca Rinaldi, Victoria Hamilton and Kelly Caufield. Show opens July 10 for six shows with a a live back up band. Leah Plummer photo

In “The Bikinis,” Jodi, Karla, Barbara, and Annie, a girl group formed on the Jersey Shore, are back together bringing back the sun, fun and all the great songs from the 60s and 70s they sang down…

Harbor Theater
The staff at the legendary Boston radio station WBCN-FM created in March of 1968. Courtesy of the Harbor Theater

Join us for one show only on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. for “The Airwaves Belong to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution” (1 hour, 57 minutes). This is the untold story of how radio,…

Bruce Springsteen at Harvard Square Theatre. Barry Schneier photo

Boston, MA: "The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution" is coming to Maine. The acclaimed documentary chronicles the early days of the legendary Boston-based rock…

"Young Washington" opening at Harbor Theater July 3. Courtesy of the venue

"Toy Story 5" - (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes) - The toys are back and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of…

Camden Opera House
Comic storyteller Clay Hausmann is at the Camden Opera House July 15. Courtesy of the venue
Becoming an empty nester hits everyone differently. For some, sorrow, for others, joyful liberation. For comic storyteller Clay Hausmann, it seemed only natural to cope with this major life…
The cast of Carousel Music Theater's "Gilligan's Island" playing June 26-July 1. Courtesy of Paulette Carter

"Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale" . . . “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” takes the Carousel Music Theater stage beginning Friday, June 26 through Wednesday July 1 in Boothbay Harbor.…

Bob Krist's documentary will screen at Harbor Theater on Sunday, June 28. A members-only event that should have tickets for non-members, too. Courtesy of Bob Krist

"Toy Story 5" - (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes) - The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom…

Maine State Music Theatre
"1776" cast members John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin), James Patterson (John Adams) and Quinn Corcoran (Thomas Jefferson). Musical opens June 25 at MSMT. Courtesy of MSMT

As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the…

Scene from movie musical "1776." Courtesy of Harbor Theater and Sony Pictures

On Wednesday, July 1, the Community Center will welcome guests to the Harbor Theater for a special celebration of American history. On that same date…

Encore! LCCT presents "The Bikinis" July 10-19. Leah Plummer photo

"Tuner" - (R; 1 hour, 49 minutes) - Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature. Leo Woodall…

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

Carousel Music Theater is thrilled to announce its upcoming 2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of five spectacular productions. This season provides a mix of theater experiences offering…

Photojournalist and filmmaker Bob Krist will present his film at Harbor Theater June 28. Courtesy of the artist

Harbor Theater’s 170 seat auditorium is sure to be filled to bursting for at least two shows each year – the biannual member free events! The 2026 Members Free first presentation happens on Sunday…

A scene from "Tuner." Courtesy of Black Bear Pictures

LCCT & Y Arts present: "Time…

"Toy Story 5" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, June 19. Courtesy of the venue

"Pressure" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Set during the tense 72 hours leading up to D-Day, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and…

It's the World Premiere!
The pirates are ready to storm the stage! These swashbuckling sailors are bringing plenty of laughs, adventure, and mischief to Time Adrift, June 18-20 at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of The Mirabiles

The wait is nearly over! "Time Adrift," a brand-new original musical by Emily and Nick Mirabile, opens next…

A Father's Day Special at the Harbor Theater: "The Great Escape" back on the silver screen Sunday, June 21. Happy Father's Day from Harbor Theater! Courtesy of the venue

Whether you are a first-generation dad with kids still at home, or a second or third generation dad with offspring living in other parts of the world, we have a special day planned for you at…

Courtesy of the Lincoln Theater

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel--Meryl Streep…

Brendan Fraser stars as Pres. Dwight Eisenhower in "Pressure." The film opens Friday, June 12 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Tuner" - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose…

Lincoln Theater
"2001: A Space Odyssey" screens on Saturday, June 13 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

As part of its yearlong 150th Anniversary celebration, Lincoln Theater is inviting audiences to help shape a special film series honoring one of the theater's most…

A scene from "1776." Courtesy of Harbor Theater and Sony Pictures

Dr. Benjamin Franklin: “John (Adams), really. You talk as if independence were the rule. It's never been done before. No colony has ever broken from the parent…

Dustin Hoffman and Niki White star in "Tuner" opening June 5 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Sheep Detectives" - (PG; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - When their shepherd George (Hugh Jackman) settles in each night to read aloud from his favorite…

The Waldo Theatre & Veggies To Table present...
Cast members of "Don't Dress For Dinner," front, left: Ell Stanton, Laura Morris, and Christine Andersen; back row: George Bates,  Malachi Esancy, and Jack Sullivan. Photo: Jack Sullivan

The Waldo Theatre has announced it is partnering with Veggies to Table, a non-profit farm in Newcastle that donates all of the produce and flowers they grow to local people experiencing hunger and…

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Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to review entertainment options in the region. This…
A scene From "Time Adrift," written by Emily and Nick Mirabile. The premiere is June 18-20 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Emily Mirabile

"Time Adrift" is a heart-filled musical adventure set in a bustling coastal town where the tides never wait. This new show has…

See National Theater Live's production of "All My Sons," at the Lincoln Theater June 4-5. Jan Versweyveld

Arthur Miller’s searing American classic “All My Sons” comes to the big screen at Lincoln Theater June 4 and 5 as part of the acclaimed…

"The Christophers" opens at theLincoln Theater Friday, May 29. Courtesy of the venue

"The Drama" - (R; 1 hour, 46 minutes) - A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.…

"Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light" - (encore; 1 hour, 58 minutes) - Free! - Back by popular demand! “Georgia O’Keeffe: the Brightness of Light…

"The Sheep Detectives" opens at Harbor Theater Friday, May 22. Courtesy of the venue

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After foiling Bowser’s last grand scheme,…

A scene from "Votes for Women, the History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song," being shown at Harbor Theater during Barbara Cray meet and greet. Courtesy of the candidate or District 6 District Attorney

On Tuesday, May 19, Barbara Cray, candidate for district attorney for prosecutorial District 6, which includes all of Lincoln County, is holding a screening of her film…

Emily Sue Barker (Audrey) and Niall Lessard (Seymour) lead the cast of "Little Shop of Horrors" opening Friday, May 15. Got those tickets...quick! Courtesy of Christina Belknap

LCCT presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" – Live on stage! - The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he…

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, May 15. Courtesy of the venue

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After foiling Bowser’s last grand scheme, Mario and Luigi are ready for a well-earned break…

Harbor Theater audiences catch up with friends and neighbors before each screening. Courtesy of the venue

One of Down East magazine’s favorite annual issues is the Best of Maine edition. This year, our local Harbor Theater has been nominated and is a finalist in the Best…

BRYMCA Community Catalyst for Good
Imij Armstead performing the National Anthem to open the Sea Dogs game in Portland in 2022. Photo courtesy of Gretchen Armstead

Imij Armstead, affectionately named by her parents after Jimi Hendrix (her first name is “Jimi” spelled backward), has become a vibrant force in the Boothbay Region’s thriving performing arts…

The LCCT cast of "Little Shop of Horrors, from back, left: Kelly Caufield, Eliana Goldberg, Emily Sue Barker, Molly Frantzen, Derek Kingsley. Front, from left: Andy Barber, Niall Lessard, and Ron Capps. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), resident theater company at Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater, is set to delight audiences the weekend of May 15-17, with its live stage production…

A Lincoln County Theater (LCCT) and Lincoln Theater production.

LCCT presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" – Live on stage! - The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "…

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"Time Adrift," a whimsical new musical adventure where the sea has a mind of its own and home is closer than it seems, was…

Don't miss the "Devil Wears Prada 2" at Harbor Theater this week. Courtesy of the venue

"Devil Wears Prada 2" - (PG-13; 1 hour 59 minutes) - Twenty years after they first defined a generation of ambition, style, and unforgettable one-…

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For one weekend only, May 7 – 9, Heartwood Theater weaves together seven short plays, creating a delightful tapestry of comedy, farce, and drama, with