This week at the Lincoln Theater
"Tony" - (R; 1 hour, 46 minutes) - A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life. Final showings Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 and 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with Rising Tide Co-Op.
"Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" - (NR; 1 hour, 31 minutes) - If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Celebrated best-selling poet and Pulitzer Prize-winner, Oliver was America's unlikely contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly 50 years in order to open herself -- and her readers -- to the known and unknowable world. Featuring interviews with her close friends, including John Waters, never-before-seen personal photos, notebooks, and correspondence from her archive, and recitations of her work by Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey, "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World"considers the poet's long lifetime of work in context, capturing the uniqueness of her world and the natural beauty that inspired her. Playing Friday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. (OCAP). Presented in partnership with Fiction: A Novel Bookshop.
"Late Fame" - (NR; 1 hour, 36 minutes) - Ed Saxberger (Willem Dafoe), a forgotten New York poet, works in the post office. After an eager and flattering young admirer appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of twentysomething admirers who anoint him as a rediscovered genius. Intoxicated by the attention -- and by the alluring presence of Gloria (Greta Lee), the group's "tragic heroine" -- Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle. Playing Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 19 at Noon (early start time); Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. Presented in partnership with Maine Health - Lincoln Health School Based Health Centers.
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road - LIVE CONCERT - Winning both industry awards and the hearts of fans across the world, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road lead listeners on a journey through their dynamic performances. Hailing from the small Appalachian town of Deep Gap, North Carolina, Purcell leans into his roots, including the legacy of Doc Watson, who lived less than a mile away, influencing the young picker through his powerful musicianship and storytelling. Along with the other brilliant musicians in Cane Mill Road, Liam blends tradition, innovation, and excellence into a truly one-of-a-kind musical experience. "The future of bluegrass." - No Depression. "Making their mark on bluegrass and fueling the future" - Bluegrass Unlimited. One night only, Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets online in advance: $20/adult, $18/members, $10/youth 18 and under. General admission tickets at the door: $25 and $10 youth 18 and under.
"The Greatest Showman"- (PG; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - Growing up in the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion, selling lottery tickets by age 12. After trying his hands at various jobs, P.T. turns to show business to indulge his limitless imagination, rising from nothing to create the Barnum & Bailey circus. Featuring catchy musical numbers, exotic performers and daring acrobatic feats, Barnum's mesmerizing spectacle soon takes the world by storm to become the greatest show on Earth. Playing Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. Free family films at Lincoln Theater are generously sponsored by Bath Savings Bank.
Classic Film Club - Season 9: The Fabulous 40s - Enroll now! - Legendary stars. Oscar-winning directors. Box-office blockbusters. The Film Club is an annual series celebrating the most acclaimed films from Hollywood's Golden Age. Enrollment at $60/person includes admission to all six films in the series with special introductions by CFC host and film historian Jeannie MacDonald, a free small popcorn at each film, and a free beverage (special beer & wine selections paired with each film, or non-alcoholic options from concessions) at each film. Films play on the first Thursday and Friday of each month – October 2026 to March 2027. Visit us at LincolnTheater.org for this year’s film list and to enroll.
Tickets are available in advance through the online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Remaining tickets are available at the door 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!
