Film and Theater

"The Magic Faraway Tree," starring Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield to screen Sept. 18 at the Harbor Theater.  Courtesy of the venue

 

Labor Day may signal the official end of summer, but it also marks the beginning of special series and events season at Harbor Theater. In September alone, you’ll find the return of…

"Tony" stars Dominic Sessa as 19-year-old Tony Bourdain, opening at the Lincoln Theater Sept. 11. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Odyssey" - (R; 2 hours, 53 minutes) - Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Matt Damon), embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the…

Matt Damon is Odysseus in "The Odyssey" opening Friday, Sept. 4. Courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon, Universal Pictures

"Minions and Monsters" - (PG; 1 hour, 30 minutes) - The Minions return in a wildly imaginative new adventure that blends Hollywood history with classic monster movie mayhem.…

Lincoln Theater
One of Maury Ernest's paintings, on view at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of  Laura Ornest

Lincoln Theater will present a free screening of “Outsider,” an award-winning documentary film about the life of painter Maury Ornest and his journey with mental illness. The 40-minute film, to be…

"Six: The Musical Live" opens on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

Harbor Theater begins its winter schedule with screenings Wednesday - Sunday through the fall and winter. No shows Mondays and Tuesdays.

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On Saturday, Sept. 12 Heartwood Regional Theater Company will hold low key auditions at the Poe Theater, 81 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle, from 10 a.m. to noon.  

If you…
Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo welcomes comedian Forrest Shaw to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The former marine biologist turned comedian, gives a voice to the ocean—and trust us, it has some things to…

They're baaack! "Minions and Monsters" opens Saturday, Aug. 29. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Princess Bride" - (1987; PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - As part of Lincoln Theater's 150th Anniversary, we are celebrating cinema’s Modern Classics with Beloved…

Lincoln Theater
 Producer George Bates, director Soren Barker and playwright Ron Capps. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), the resident theater company of Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater, will hold open auditions for the world premiere of its new holiday comedy, "The Inn at…

"Coyote vs. Acme" opens Friday, Aug. 28 at the Harbor Theater. Will Wile e. Coyote finally beat the roadrunner? Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Invite" - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes) -  Joe and Angela’s marriage is hanging by a thread when they invite their intriguing upstairs neighbors over for dinner…

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Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to review entertainment options in the region. With several shark sightings around…

 

CatVideoFest 2026 - (NR; running time 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos…

Where It's At
MSMT's ensemble cast of "Come From Away" now playing at the Pickard Theatre at Bowdoin College. Jared Morneau Photography

Back in 1969 Jackie DeShannon sang these words: "Think of your fellow man, Give him a helping hand, Put A Little Love In Your Heart."

DeShannon's…

"The Invitation" begins playing at the Harbor Theater Friday, Aug. 21. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - FINAL SHOWS. With the world no longer remembering who Peter Parker is, Spider-Man finds himself more…

Don't miss CatVideoFest beginning Aug. 15 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

 "Music Unearthed" - Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC) Summer Concert Series - The 32nd season explores how generations of Americans have used music to express…

"The Invite," starring Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton, opens at Lincoln Theater Aug. 15. Courtesy of venue

 

CatVideoFest 2026 (NR; 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from…

"Hadestown: The Musical" screens Aug. 12 and 13 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - With the world no longer remembering who Peter Parker is, Spider-Man finds himself more isolated than…

A scene from "Lights! Ladies! Legends!" playing at Carousel Music Theater through Aug. 26. Courtesy of Paulette Carter

"Lights, Ladies, Legends!" opened  at the Carousel Music Theater this week.  If you like the music of the 1960s, this production is for you. The script was created by new playwright…

Elena Tarpley's “Lights, Ladies, Legends!”

Through Aug. 26, Carousel Music Theater is staging something special. “Lights, Ladies, Legends!” is written by Bayville local (and New York City's) Elena…

Line outside the Lincoln Theater 1941. Courtesy of the Newcastle Historical Society

It’s been a big year for Lincoln Theater, as sesquicentennial years tend to be! The theater kicked off its 150th Anniversary celebration with cake and champagne and has…

Emily Blunt stars in "Disclosure Day" opening at the Lincoln Theater Saturday, Aug. 8. Courtesy of the venue

 

Salt Bay Chamberfest Summer Concert Series: Music Unearthed :  SBC's32nd season, explores how generations of Americans have used music to express their…

Tom Holland stars in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" at the Harbor Theater Aug. 5-13.  Courtesy of the venue

 

"Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World" - (Documentary; 91 minutes) - Mary Oliver believed that paying close attention to the natural world could transform…

"The Sheep Detectives" opens at the Lincoln Theater July 31. Courtesy of the venue

 

Y Arts presents: "Elf the Musical JR" - Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is…

Tom Holland returns in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

 

"The Odyssey" - (R; 2 hours, 52 minutes) Final screenings! - After the fall of Troy, the legendary King of Ithaca begins an epic journey home—one that becomes a…

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Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to review entertainment options in the region. This month’s pick is 2026’s “The…

Anne Hathaway stars as "Penelope" in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" - held over - at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Odyssey" - (R; 2 hours, 52 minutes) - HELD OVER! After the fall of Troy, the legendary King of Ithaca begins an epic journey home—one that becomes a decades-…

Where It's At
Elsa (Marie Eife) warning Hans (Paul Schwensen) to keep his distance in a scene from MSMT "Frozen" running through Aug. 1 Jared Morneau Photography

Maine State Music Theater welcomed an audience from 8 to 80 years of age to Arendelle July 16 for the opening of its production of Disney’s “Frozen.” I was among the members of that audience and,…

"Pressure" opens at the Lincoln Theater on Friday, July 24. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Godfather" - (R; 1972; 2 hours, 55 minutes) - The final screening in our second round of “Modern Classics,” celebrating Iconic Performances is “The Godfather.”…

"The Odyssey" begins a two-week run  at the Harbor Theater this week, Friday, July 17! Courtesy of the venue

 

"Disclosure Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) What if the truth about extraterrestrial life was suddenly undeniable? And what if the people who uncovered it became…

Lincoln Theater
"Breakfast At Tiffany's" playing at the Lincoln Theater July 21 and 22 as part of Lincoln Theater's Modern Classics Series. Film still courtesy of: Paramount

Lincoln Theater's 150th anniversary "Modern Classics" film series continues this month with two beloved classics chosen by community vote. Each month, Lincoln Theater…

"Les Liasons Dangereuses," a National Theatre production, screens a the Lincoln Theater July 23 & 24. Photographer: Sarah Lee

 

"The Bikinis" - A Lincoln County Community Theater production - You have three more chances to catch this incredible encore! Directed by John Mulcahy and…

Under the guidance of Niall Lessard, nine cast members form the moving parts of "The Machine" in Heartwood Theater's "The Machine Stops" running July 17-25. Front, left: Roosevelt Bishop, Niall Lessard, Sophia Mansfield; back from left: Tristan Lambert, Rebecca Tomasello, Addison McCafferty, Tim Cunningham, Jay Long, Katelyn Prior, Natalie Friel. Courtesy of Heartwood
Camden Opera House
Andre and Rockport arborist and friend, Harry Goodridge. See their story at the Camden Opera House! Courtesy of the venue
Join us at the Camden Opera House, at 29 Elm St., from 3-4 p.m. for a heartwarming afternoon of film and community as we present "Andre, The Seal Who Came Home" — a remarkable true story of…

 

"Young Washington"- (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George…

Encore performances of "The Bikinis" at the Lincoln Theater begin Friday, July 10. Courtesy of the venue

 

Lincoln County Community Theater presents: "The Bikinis" musical, live on stage! Encore performances!

In “The Bikinis,” Jodi, Karla,…

Heartwood Theater's summer production opening July 17 features five local thespians and musical score by Sophia Scott. Courtesy image

Heartwood Theater Company is prepping for one of its most important, unique, and intriguing productions in 23 seasons of creating and producing theater, “The…

Where It's At
Dan De Luca, forefront, as John Dickinson and his fellow conservatives in the dance number, "Cool, Cool Considerate Men." Courtesy of Maine State Music Theatre

Fire the cannons and ring the bells…

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"The Bikinis" stars Emily Mirabile, Rebecca Rinaldi, Victoria Hamilton and Kelly Caufield. Show opens July 10 for six shows with a a live back up band. Leah Plummer photo

In “The Bikinis,” Jodi, Karla, Barbara, and Annie, a girl group formed on the Jersey Shore, are back together bringing back the sun, fun and all the great songs from the 60s and 70s they sang down…

"Young Washington" opening at Harbor Theater July 3. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Toy Story 5" - (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes) - The toys are back and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen),…

The cast of Carousel Music Theater's "Gilligan's Island" playing June 26-July 1. Courtesy of Paulette Carter

"Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale" . . . “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” takes the Carousel Music Theater stage beginning Friday, June 26 through Wednesday July 1 in Boothbay Harbor.…

Maine State Music Theatre
"1776" cast members John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin), James Patterson (John Adams) and Quinn Corcoran (Thomas Jefferson). Musical opens June 25 at MSMT. Courtesy of MSMT

As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Maine State Music Theatre will bring one of…

Encore! LCCT presents "The Bikinis" July 10-19. Leah Plummer photo

 

 

"Tuner" - (R; 1 hour, 49 minutes) - Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature. Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano…

A scene from "Tuner." Courtesy of Black Bear Pictures

LCCT & Y Arts present: "Time…

"Toy Story 5" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, June 19. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Pressure" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Set during the tense 72 hours leading up to D-Day, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and meteorologist Captain…

It's the World Premiere!
The pirates are ready to storm the stage! These swashbuckling sailors are bringing plenty of laughs, adventure, and mischief to Time Adrift, June 18-20 at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of The Mirabiles

 

The wait is nearly over! "Time Adrift," a brand-new original musical by Emily and Nick Mirabile, opens next week for a…

A Father's Day Special at the Harbor Theater: "The Great Escape" back on the silver screen Sunday, June 21. Happy Father's Day from Harbor Theater! Courtesy of the venue

Whether you are a first-generation dad with kids still at home, or a second or third generation dad with offspring living in other parts of the world, we have a special day planned for you at…

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"The Devil Wears Prada 2" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel--Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway…

Brendan Fraser stars as Pres. Dwight Eisenhower in "Pressure." The film opens Friday, June 12 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Tuner" - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose…

Dustin Hoffman and Niki White star in "Tuner" opening June 5 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Sheep Detectives" - (PG; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - When their shepherd George (Hugh Jackman) settles in each night to read aloud from his favorite detective novels…