This week: Fairy tales, avalanches, ‘Treasure Island’ and more
Meryl Streep as the Witch in the musical fantasy “Into the Woods” now playing at The Harbor Theatre and coming to the Lincoln Theater Jan. 16. Courtesy of Jason Sheckley
Meryl Streep as the Witch in the musical fantasy “Into the Woods” now playing at The Harbor Theatre and coming to the Lincoln Theater Jan. 16. Courtesy of Jason Sheckley
The Harbor Theatre
“Into the Woods” is a musical fantasy directed by Rob Marshall, (Chicago) and adapted to the screen by James Lapine from his and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award–winning Broadway musical.
A modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, the film intertwines the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lila Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy) — all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt), and a witch (Meryl Streep).
Wednesday, Jan. 14 through Saturday, Jan. 17, Wednesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.
The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue/Route 27 in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.
Lincoln Theater
“Force Majeure” tells the story of a Swedish family on a ski holiday in the French Alps who find themselves staring down an avalanche during lunch one day; in the aftermath, their dynamic has been shaken to its core. Wednesday, Jan 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m.
“Downton Abbey”: Each Sunday episode of Season 5 of the PBS miniseries will play on the big screen Fridays through February at 2 p.m. - free!
“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The film intertwines the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18 and Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 2 and 7 p.m.
The Met Live in HD: Lehar’s “The Merry Widow”: The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta. Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Pre-Opera Talk with Dr. Morton Achter at 11:45 a.m.
NT Live: “Treasure Island”: Robert Louis Stevenson’s story brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation. Thursday, Jan. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m.
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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