Film and Theater

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…

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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…