"Late Fame" - (NR; 1 hour, 36 minutes) - Ed Saxberger (Willem Dafoe), a forgotten New York poet, is beckoned into a coterie of twentysomething admirers, after a flattering young admirer appears on his doorstep, who anoint him as a rediscovered genius. Final showing Thursday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m.Presented in partnership with Maine Health - Lincoln Health School Based Health Centers.

National Theatre Live: "The Misanthrope" - (2 hours, 30 minutes) - Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play. Playing Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. with Open Captions. Tickets: $15 adult, $13 LT members, $5 youth. Broadcasts from National Theatre Live are generously sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management.

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - It's a brand new day for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him, and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him, sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn't forgotten them. Please note early matinee start times. Playing 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26; Sunday, Sept. 27 at Noon; Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Noon and 7 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 1 at 12 noon. Presented in partnership with Renys.

"Twenty Years of the MET in Cinemas: An Anniversary Celebration" - (2 hrs, 38 min - with one 8 minute intermission) -Hosted by Renée Fleming, The program showcases unforgettable moments from the company’s collection of more than 185 extraordinary performances, featuring such remarkable artists as Lise Davidsen, Natalie Dessay, Joyce DiDonato, Elīna Garanča, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Jonas Kaufmann, Peter Mattei, Nadine Sierra, and, of course, Fleming herself. Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets: $25 adult, $23 LT member, $5 youth. Please note - This special presentation is not included in The Met Live in HD 2026-27 Season Subscription.

Classic Film Club – Season 9 – The Fabulous ‘40s - Enrollment is now open! Legendary stars. Oscar-winning directors. Box-office blockbusters. Welcome to 1940s Hollywood. Lincoln Theater’s Classic 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 and 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.

Coming soon:  "The Maltese Falcon" - (1941) - Oct. 1 & 2; "Coyote vs Acme" - Oct. 2.

Tickets are available in advance through the online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Any 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., Damariscotta. in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!