This week at the Harbor Theater
"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), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry--rooted in European tradition--training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms into an intimate journey of resilience and healing. Wednesday, March 25, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.
“Grief is an individual journey, but it's possible to see the universal agony of mourning a parent in this very specific, well-acted, intelligent tale of loss and recovery.” – Thelma Adams, AARP Movies for Grownups
"Merrily We Roll Along" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - A live recording of the acclaimed 2024 Tony Award–winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Told in reverse chronological order, the story follows composer Franklin Shepard at the height of his Hollywood success and traces his life backward over three decades, revealing how his choices — including leaving behind his theater career and closest friends — shaped the man he becomes.
At its heart, the musical explores the complex, evolving relationships between Frank and his two lifelong collaborators, writer Mary and playwright-lyricist Charley. Originally debuting on Broadway in 1981 and later gaining cult status, "Merrily We Roll Along" features some of Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs. The 2023–2024 revival, directed by Maria Friedman, reimagined the work with extraordinary clarity and emotional depth, earning widespread critical acclaim and multiple Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Playing at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, Saturday, March 28, Thursday, April 2; and at 2 p.m Sunday, March 29 and Wednesday, April 1, 2 p.m. (OCAP).
“Yes, it feels stagey -- you were expecting realism from a musical? -- but the score is breathtaking, the lyrics scintillating, the emotions true, and as a Sondheim lyric has it, ‘that's the sound of a hit.’" – Bob Mondello, NPR
Harbor Theater offers shows nightly at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday (OCAP – Open Caption Screening) and Sunday (regular screening). Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children under 18. Member prices are $8 for adults and $6 for children under 18. ADA-mandated Audio Descriptive (AD) and Closed Caption (CC) devices are available for the visually and hearing-impaired. Inquire at the concession stand.
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