This week at the Lincoln Theater
"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 his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his former partner's hit show Oklahoma! By the time this night is over, Hart will have confronted both a world that no longer values his talent and the seeming impossibility of love. Final showing Thursday, Dec 11 at 2 p.m. Presented in partnership with Macadamia.
"Life of Pi" - National Theatre Live - (PG-13; 2 hours, 30 minutes) - Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Filmed live in London’s West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens. Playing Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adult, $13 LT member, $5 youth. Generously sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management.
"White Christmas" Sing-A-Long - (1954; 2 hours) - Join us for a magical evening at the Lincoln Theater on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Experience the beloved 1954 classic “White Christmas” with lyrics on screen! Lift your voice to timeless tunes like "Snow," "Sisters," and the iconic title track, "White Christmas." Gather your family and friends for a heartwarming holiday celebration you won't forget! Playing Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Regular film prices.
"Andrea Chénier" - The MET Live in HD - (3 hrs, 31 minutes - 2 intermissions) - Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s “Fedora” in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging. Live in HD Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets: $25 adult, $23 LT member, $5 youth.
"A Christmas Story" - (1983; 1 hour, 33 minutes) - Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder" air rifle. Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Playing Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Regular film prices.
Coming soon: LCCT live production: "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" - Dec 19 - 21; "Wicked: For Good" - Dec. 26.
Tickets are available in advance through the online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Remaining tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime. Movie tickets are $10 adult and $7 LT members and youth 18 and under. Special event ticket prices vary. Wednesday matinee screenings contain Open Captions unless otherwise specified. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!
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