‘Mr. Holmes,’ ‘Trainwreck,’ ‘And the World Goes ‘Round’ and more
The Harbor Theatre
“Mr. Holmes” is a new twist on the world's most famous detective. The time is 1947. An aging Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare.
Now, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love before it's too late.
“Mr. Holmes” plays at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 and 13; and Wednesday, Aug.12.
“Trainwreck”: Since she was a little girl, it's been drilled into Amy's (Amy Schumer) head by her rascal of a dad (Colin Quinn) that monogamy isn't realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo — enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment, but in actuality, she's kind of in a rut.
When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she's writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something.
“Trainwreck,” rated R, plays Friday through Tuesday, Aug. 7-11, at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9.
The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.
Lincoln Theater
“And the World Goes 'Round”: LCCT presents the world of the distinguished and celebrated writing team Kander and Ebb in a stunning revue of the team's multi-award-winning songbook. Directed by Emily Mirabile with musical direction by John Mulcahy, this show is full of humor, romance, drama — and nonstop melody.
Five individuals find themselves careening through the world of love and babies. The non-stop hit-parade features such tunes as "Mr. Cellophane," "Maybe this Time," "Cabaret" and "New York, New York,” all seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.
Performances are Thursday, Aug. 6, Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 with one matinee at 2 p.m. on Aug. 8.
“Copenhagen”: The first of four features made for the BBC commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. A television adaptation of Michael Frayn's celebrated and award-winning stage play about the meeting between physicists Niels Bohr (Stephen Rea) and Werner Heisenberg (James Bond aka Daniel Craig) in 1941 Copenhagen. Free. Plays Monday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.
“Talking Art in Maine, Intimate Conversations”: Host Jane Dahmen welcomes Alex Katz, whose work has been the subject of more than 200 solo exhibitions and nearly 500 group exhibitions internationally since 1951. The artist's work is also in over 100 public collections worldwide, and can be found in over 100 public collections worldwide. The free event is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11.
“Today’s Special — Calling All Late-Nighters!” In this foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir (Aasif Mandvi) dreams of being an apprentice to a chef in Paris. After his father has a heart attack, Samir must put his dream aside to take over Tandoori Palace, the nearly bankrupt family restaurant in Jackson Heights. Through the experience, he rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life. Plays Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 p.m. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.
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