"Wicked" - (PG; 2 hours, 40 minutes) - The untold story of the witches of Oz stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo ("Harriet," Broadway's "The Color Purple") as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power; and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Plays at 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. 

"A Real Pain" - (R; 1 hour, 29 minutes) - The film stars Kieran Culkin -Golden Globe Winner for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture and Jesse Eisenberg - Golden Globe nominee for Best Picture and Best Male Actor, and Best Screenplay. Mismatched cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when this odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Playing at 2 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan 17; Sat Jan 18; Wednesdsay, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23. Plays at 2 p.m. only Sunday, Jan 19.

"Ernest Cole: Lost and Found" - (NR; 1 hour, 46 minutes) - Free screening - Ernest Cole, a South African photographer was the first to expose the horrors of apartheid to a world audience. His book "House of Bondage," published in 1967 when he was only 27 years old, led him into exile in NYC and Europe for the rest of his life, never to find his bearings. Raoul Peck recounts his wanderings, his turmoil as an artist and his anger, on a daily basis, at the silence or complicity of the Western world in the face of the horrors of the Apartheid regime. He also recounts how, in 2017, 60,000 negatives of his work were discovered in the safe of a Swedish bank. This free non-ticketed event is offered in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

Coming soon: "Queer" - Jan. 24;  The MET Live in HD: "Aida" - Jan. 25; and Talking Art in Maine (free):  Jan. 30.

Tickets are available in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.net. Any remaining tickets are available at the door 30 minutes before showtime. Movie tickets are $9 adult and $6 LT members and youth 18 and under. Special event ticket prices vary. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!