It’s showtime! On Friday night we open the doors for our live production of “Cinderella.” This Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is a perfect production for audiences of all ages. A fun and heartwarming event for the entire family. We’ve readied the set, the lights, the costumes, the lines, blocking, and dancing, and now we are ready for you! Join us Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, and be swept away by the most magical of musicals.

“Cinderella” -  If the shoe fits… it’s possible! LCCT’s production of Cinderella is a contemporary take on the classic tale. When she meets a dragon-slaying young prince who is just assuming control of his government, Ella helps to spark transformation and empower the disenfranchised in their kingdom. With the help of her fairy godmother, a pumpkin, and a little magic and humor, Ella, Prince Topher and their generous friends will inspire and delight the whole family. Featuring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible / It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto. This Tony Award-winning musical, from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, invites us to build a better, kinder world together.

Directed by John Mulcahy and choreography by Phaelon O’Donnell. Featuring LCCT newcomer Evelyn LaCroix as Cinderella, and Harrison Pierpan as Prince Topher, with Emily Sue Barker (Gabrielle), Christina Belknap (Charlotte), W. Joseph Coté (Lord Sebastian), Carole Florman (Madame), Derek Kingsley (Lord Pinkleton), Zora Margolis (Lady Penelope), Sophia Mansfield (Young Girl), Amanda Shepard (Marie), Ben Shepard (Jean Michel), the 23 member ensemble of the Royal Court CinderSingers and 14-piece orchestra, the Slipper-Rhythmics.

Tickets: $25 adult, $23 theater member, and $5 youth 18 and under, are on sale through the theater’s online box office a LincolnTheater.net. Advanced tickets are highly recommended. Remaining tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes before showtime. Performance dates and times: at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6; two matinees at 2 p.m. May 6 and Sunday, May 7.

MacGillivray Freeman's IMAX Experience - Double feature (NR; 1 hour, 24 minutes) - MacGillivray Freeman Films, the world’s leading creator of IMAX films, has released their incredible library to be played on standard movie theater screens. See full article elsewhere in the A&E section of this paper.

Coming soon: “AIR” - May 12; “Champion” - The Met Live in HD: Champion (encore) - May 13.

Tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime or in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.net. Movie tickets are $9 adult, $6 members and youth 18 and under. Event ticket prices vary.  Covid protocol on the website. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!