Fri, 02/17/2017 - 11:17 am

Dev Patel stars in “Lion,” playing this week in Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta. Courtesy of Andrew Fenniman

The Harbor Theatre

“La La Land” - Set in modern day Los Angeles, "La La Land" tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, both struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. This original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle, “La La Land" has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards.

Rated PG13, “La La Land” final shows are Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

"La La Land,” rated PG13, plays Friday, Feb. 3, Saturday, Feb. 4, Wednesday, Feb. 8 and Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.

"Lion" tells the story of 5-year-old Saroo, who gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home.

Lion has been nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel), Best Supporting Actress (Nicole Kidman), and Best Original Score. Rated PG13, it plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, Saturday, Feb. 25, Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.

The Harbor Theatre ~ 185 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor ~ 633-0438 ~ www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“Hidden Figures” This is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world.

The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. Nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Picture. Final screenings of “Hidden Figures,”: Wednesday, Feb 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Musical Classic: “Billy Elliot: The Musical Live” Based on the beloved film and winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live from London's West End is a celebration of one of the world's most popular and successful stage shows.

A modern-day fairy tale of a young boy who exchanges boxing gloves for ballet shoes, Billy's story is set during the 1980's miner's strike in northern England, where his determination inspires an entire community. From the creative team behind the original film and music legend Elton John, this story of self-discovery, determination, love and hope is brought to life in this funny, uplifting and spectacular experience. Playing Friday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. Free.

“Lion” Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him across India, far away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. (See Harbor Theatre listing for more).

“Lion,” Rated PG 13, plays at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25; and at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, Wednesday, March 1, Thursday, March 2.

Stories to Screen: “Black Beauty” The film recounts the life of Black Beauty, an aging, handsome stallion living in Victorian England. The film is narrated by Alan Cumming, as the voice of Black Beauty, who spends a happy childhood on a rambling country estate before being ravaged by illness and surviving a horrible stable fire. Rated G. Playing Saturday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Free.

The Met Live in HD: Dvorák's “Rusalka” Kristine Opolais stars in a new production of the opera that first won her international acclaim, Dvorák’s fairy-tale opera about the tragic water nymph Rusalka. Playing Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. (two intermissions)

Lincoln Theater ~ 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta ~ 207-563-3424 ~ www.atthelincoln.org