Film and Theater

Don't miss Cat VideoFest 2025 at the Lincoln Theater Aug. 9 and 10, 13 and 14. Photo courtesy of Oscilloscope

Free screening and author talk Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the author

Join us at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10 for a special screening of “Found in Korea” followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Nam Holtz. Meggin “Nam” Holtz spent summers in the Boothbay Harbor region…

Brad Pitt stars in "F1 The Movie" opening Friday, Aug. 1 at the Lincoln. Courtesy of the venue

“The Goonies” - (PG; 1 hour, 54 minutes) - When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and…

"F1: The Movie" opens at Harbor Theater on Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

"Jurassic World: Rebirth" - (PG13; 2 hours, 14 minutes) - A standalone sequel marking the seventh installment in the Jurassic saga, Jurassic World: Rebirth picks up five years…

Show run: Aug. 5-27 at the Carousel Music Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Coming soon to the Carousel Music Theater is “All American Road Trip” featuring music from or about the different regions of our nation. We are especially proud of this production as it was…

The Monhegan Memorial Library, at 1 Library Lane, will welcome Peter Brown for our Sixth Distinguished Writers Series. An author and illustrator, Peter Brown has created numerous books for…

Tanner Grover partners with Harbor Theater to create a free, monthly movie club. Courtesy photo

It’s time to pop some popcorn, grab your favorite theater candy, and lean back for the newest film-going experience at Harbor Theater.  

Tanner Grover is launching “The Cinema…

Comic Psychic Peter Antoniou, an America’s Got Talent semi finalist, will be coming back to The Waldo on Saturday, Aug. 9 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Join him as he reads minds and tickles funny bones,…

Tom Cruise stars in "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" opens at Lincoln Theater Friday, July 25. Courtesy of the venue

"Materialists" - (R; 1 hour, 49 minutes) - A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Starring Dakota…

"Jurassic Park: Rebirth" opens at Harbor Theater Friday, July 25. Courtesy of the venue

"Lilo & Stitch" - Get ready for a heartfelt, high-flying adventure that blends cosmic chaos with the spirit of aloha! Disney’s Lilo & Stitch returns in a dazzling…

Waldo Theatre's Maine Artist Film Series
Courtesy of The Waldo Theatre

The Waldo Theatre is proud to announce its third annual Maine Artist Film Series, spotlighting the award-winning work of celebrated documentary filmmaker Ian Cheney local to Midcoast…

Heartwood Summer Camp cast of "Beowulf." Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18. Courtesy of Joy Braley

Three weeks of intensive Heartwood Summer Camp training with Griff Braley and Teralyn Reiter will culminate in a devised performance of "The Epic of Beowulf" in the air-conditioned Poe Theater…

The Strand Theatre
Scene from "The Ghost Trap" screening at The Strand during Lobster Fest. Courtesy of the venue

The Strand Theatre will screen two locally-produced maritime films, The Ghost Trap (2024) and Rockland: A Maritime…

"Lilo & Stitch" opening Friday, July 18 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Materialists" -  Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is a high-powered matchmaker in New York, where love is measured in income and compromise. When she begins dating wealthy…

Lincoln Theater
Courtesy of Charles Light

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present the award-winning documentary “Far Out: Life On & After the Commune,” Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m.  Through…

"The Materialists" opens at the Lincoln July 19. Courtesy of the venue

"The Phoenician Scheme" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - The new film from acclaimed director Wes Anderson. The story of a family and a family business.  Starring: Benicio…

Harbor Theater

In light of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, a local group called the People’s Perseverance is hosting a screening of the film "Israelism," an art exhibit, panel discussion, and question and answer…

The Waldo Theatre presents the Maine Artist Film Series

The Waldo Theatre is proud to announce its third annual Maine Artist Film Series, spotlighting the award-winning work of Ian Cheney, a celebrated documentary…

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July 8 saw the opening of our first dinner theater show of our 2025, 50th anniversary season, “Lipstick and Gamblers.” We are especially proud of this…

July 10-30

A Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers tribute full of country cadence and rustling romance! Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Evening shows at 6:30 p.m.…

"The Phoenician Scheme" opens at the Lincoln Theater Thursday, July 10 for 2 and 7 p.m. screenings. Courtesy of the venue

"The Phoenician Scheme" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - Week 1 of a two-week run. The new film from acclaimed director Wes Anderson and the story of a family and a family…

"Materialists," starring Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal opens at Harbor Theater on July 11. Courtesy of the venue

"The Life of Chuck" - (R; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Based on Stephen King's novella of the same name. Told in three acts played in reverse, "The Life of Chuck" traces the final…

Where It's At
The set for the Tony Award-winning play, "RED," a Boothbay Summer Theater production.  LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

I attended the Boothbay Summer Theater production of “RED,” a Tony Award -winning play by John Logan about the abstract artist Mark Rothko last Friday. Since then I’ve been thinking a lot about…

Jack Sullivan photo

"Independence Day" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - In the epic adventure film “Independence Day,” strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races…

Windjammer Days 2025
Oscar Mirabile:  2025's Top Royal at the Boothbay's Got Talent event Monday night. Leah Plummer photo

Boothbay's Got Talent at the Boothbay YMCA kicked off the Windjammer Days Festivities, June 22 at 5 p.m. with six contestants: Oscar Mirabile (age 8, magic act), Lily Billings…

"Friendship," playing at Lincoln Theater beginning June 27. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

A cringe comedy complete with sharp social satire, Friendship,…

Camille Rutherford in "Jane Austin Wrecked My Life." Courtesy of Harbor Theater

"How To Train Your Dragon" PG; 1 hour, 56 minutes

“Independence Day” will be shown July 3 at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Lincoln Theater’s Summer Blockbuster Series is back—bigger, bolder, and packed with unforgettable adventures for the whole family! Beat the heat this summer with a dazzling lineup of classic…

Carousel!

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s “Carousel!” and Boothbay Harbor have a rich and intertwined history: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the movie adaptation’s filming in Boothbay Harbor and…

Boothbay Summer Theater
"RED" starring Al D’Andrea and South Portland local Tristan Rolfe opens June 27 at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. Courtesy of Margit Ahlin

Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko battles his demons in this startling, explosive Tony Award-winning play that explores the meaning of art, emotion, and authenticity in a commercialized world…

Emily Sue Barker (left) and Teralyn Reiter in rehearsal for Heartwood's "Silent Sky", running June 20-28 in the Poe Theater, Newcastle. Courtesy of Joy Braley

Audiences will soon be “star gazing,” at the celestial bodies and actors on stage, as Heartwood Regional Theater Company continues its 24-25 season with Lauren Gunderson's witty and moving “…

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice," one of the magical animated segments in "Fantasia" plays July 20 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Walt Disney

Lincoln Theater is pleased to partner once again with Skidompha Library for a fun, fantastic, and free summer film series: "Color Our World," part of the Collaborative Summer Library’s…

The Y Arts cast of "How I Became A Pirate, The Musical" being staged June 23 & 24 at the Opera House. Emily Mirabile photo

Sail off on a magical excursion with Y Arts!

A band of comical pirates land in Boothbay Harbor in search of a digger to join their crew in "How I Becamse A Pirate, The Musical!" Two shows…

Carousel Music Theater
Carousel Music Theater in Boothbay Harbor, ME

Celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater with the musical that gave us our name, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Carousel!" Enjoy a full-scale concert…

"Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" opens Friday, June 20 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Black Panther" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 14 minutes) - In celebration of Juneteenth see film that was considered groundbreaking in showcasing a Black superhero cast with a…

"How To Train Your Dragon" opening Wednesday, June 18 at the Harbor Theater.  Courtesy of the venue

"How To Train Your Dragon" - (1 hour, 56 minutes) - On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup Horrendous…

'Spelling Bee' cast, back from left: back row: Kjirsten Flores, Eliana Goldberg, Merle MacFarlane, Honora Boothby, Rachael Schustermiddle, Cameron Kinney, Niall Lessard, Soren Barker; front: Anne Fanelli, Emily Sue Barker, Roosevelt Bishop, Imij Armstead. Missing: Joe Lugosch and Kimberly Nutt.  Photo courtesy of Susan Hodder

The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro has announced the cast of its upcoming community theatre production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the Tony and Drama…

Paula Poundstone courtesy photo

Tickets are on sale now for comedian Paula Poundstone, who will bring her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy to the Strand Theatre on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m…

HARBOR THEATER
Screens at Harbor Theater June 30. Used with filmmaker permission

One of the great perks of Harbor Theater membership is being invited to free member events twice each year. On Monday June 30, at 6 p.m. will host its summer Members Free film event, “Georgia…

"The Legend of Ochi" opens at the Lincoln Theater Friday, June 13. Courtesy of the venue

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - The film follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of…

The Family Film Deal: "How To Train Your Dragon" on Friday, June 13! Courtesy of the Harbor Theater

"Thunderbolts*" - (PG13; 2 hours, 6 minutes) - Marvel assembles a chaotic crew of misfit antiheroes for a black-ops mission no Avenger would dare touch. Recruited by morally…

"Ballad of Wallis Island" opens June 6 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Wedding Banquet" - (R; 1 hour, 43 minutes) -  A joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations.…

Courtesy of harbor theater

Ahoy, movie lovers! 

Swashbuckling adventure is coming to the big screen at the Harbor Theater on Saturday, June 14th, when the beloved 1985 classic “The Goonies” sets sail in a…

The cast of "Silent Sky": front from left: Emily Sue Barker, Carole Florman, Teralyn Reiter; Back L-R: Roosevelt Bishop, Nanette Fraser. Courtesy of Joy Braley

Heartwood Regional Theater Company continues its 24-25 season with Lauren Gunderson's “Silent Sky,” opening Friday, June 20 at the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy.

Widely produced since its…

"Thunderbolts*" opens Friday, June 6 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" - (PG13; 2 hours, 49 minutes) - Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) returns for one…

Become a member of the historic Lincoln Theater of Damariscotta. Photo courtesy of the venue

Are you a member of Lincoln Theater? If not, what are you waiting for? This is the perfect opportunity to play a direct role in keeping world-class cinema, live performances, and…

Opening May 30 at the Lincoln Theater - "The Wedding Banquet." Courtesy of the venue

"On Swift Horses" - (R; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their…

Where It's At
Tim Sample, Boothbay Harbor Opera House art show.  LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Harbor

Humorist. Storyteller. Artist. Actor. Author. Illustrator. Musician. Journalist. Narrator. All of these creative paths have been traveled by Boothbay Harbor’s Tim Sample. And as everyone knows,…

"Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" continues May 28 - June 8 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" - (PG13; 2 hours, 49 minutes) - Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) returns for one last mission—his most dangerous…

"The Wedding Banquet" opens Friday, May 30. Courtesy of the venue

"On Swift Horses" - (R; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound…