Suffragettes, literary classics, ballet and holiday fare
The Harbor Theatre
“The Nutcracker” Tchaikovsky’s winter wonderland comes to life in this special production recorded for theatrical presentation in 2012 From the Wiener Staatsballett, with choreography by Rudolph Nureyev.
Starring Liudmila Konovalova as Clara, and Vladimir Shishov as Drosselmeier and The Prince. The origin of the Nutcracker, a classic Christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts: the family's Christmas Eve celebration and Clara's dream.
“The Nutcracker,” Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/adults, $18/Seniors, $16/theater members.
“Spectre,” is the 24th James Bond film, the fourth to feature actor Daniel Craig as secret agent 007. A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal.
After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization Spectre. As Bond ventures towards the heart of Spectre, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.
“Spectre” plays Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
“Suffragette” A powerful drama about the women who were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality in early 20th century Britain. The stirring story centers on Maud (Carey Mulligan), a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the U.K.'s growing suffragette movement.
Galvanized by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all walks of life. When increasingly aggressive police action forces Maud and her dedicated fellow suffragettes underground, they engage in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with the authorities, who are shocked as the women's civil disobedience escalates and sparks debate across the nation.
"Suffragette" plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5, Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 and 7 p.m.
The Harbor Theater is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.
Lincoln Theater
“Bridge of Spies” An American lawyer is recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks. Final screenings Thursday, Dec. 3 at 2 and 7 p.m.
“Suffragette” Academy Award nominees Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham Carter, and three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, lead the cast of a powerful drama about the women who were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality in early-20th-century Britain. Playing Friday, Dec. 4 at 3 and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Royal Shakespeare Company presents: “Henry V” Henry IV is dead and Hal is King. With England in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people. Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's History Plays with Henry V performed in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt. Alex Hassell returns as Henry V. Playing Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m.
The Bolshoi Ballet presents: “The Lady of the Camellias” A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls madly in love with Marguerite Gautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win the beautiful woman’s heart and convince her to leave her indulgent life. The Bolshoi breathes new life into John Neumeier's tragic masterpiece, inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel and accompanied by Chopin's exquisite score. Playing Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.
NT Live: “Jane Eyre” Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart. Live from London at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8 and rebroadcast at 7.
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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