Happenings
There are only two weeks left to enroll in Lincoln Theater’s Classic Film Club, where you choose the movies and have admission to each screening with popcorn, water, and a glass of wine after the film. Enrollment in the inaugural season closes on Friday, Sept. 1. For additional information and an application, go to lcct.org and click the “movies” tab. Or pick up an application when visiting the theater and enjoying a movie, musical, and/or play – all of which are taking place this week.
Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Julius Caesar’ (2 hours, 32 minutes)
Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power. It is the classic tale in which politics of spin and betrayal turn to violence. Following his sellout productions of Tom Morton-Smith’s “Oppenheimer” (2014) and James Fenton’s adaptation of “Don Quixote” (2016), director Angus Jackson steers the thrilling action as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control. Might it give echo to our current times? Plays at 2 and 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17.
‘Dunkirk’ (PG-13: 1 hour 46 minutes)
Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh, and Mark Rylance co-star, with longtime Nolan collaborator Hans Zimmer providing the score. Plays at 2 and 7 p.m., Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20 and at 7 p.m. only on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Lincoln Theater annual meeting
This year, in partnership with our friends at Maine Public, we will offer the first look in the state of Maine at the newest film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, “The Vietnam War.” This will be followed by a panel discussion. With catering by Stone Cove Caterers, Lincoln Theater’s yearly membership meeting is free and open to members and nonmembers. The event, which will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 22, is currently sold out and the waiting list is full. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Y-Arts Theater Music Camp final show
Y-Arts Theater Music Camp is for kids in grades one through nine. Campers immerse themselves in the art of musical theater during this two-week day camp, which focuses on all areas of the dramatic arts and culminates in a junior Broadway musical. The show is picked based on the campers in each particular session. This time, it’s “Honk Jr.” Come see and support the stars of the future. Tickets are $5 at the door. Shows are at 1 and 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Theater dark
The theater will be dark (no shows) starting Thursday, Aug. 24 while we refinish the auditorium floor. The office will be open regular hours during this time. The theater will reopen on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. with “The Big Sick,” rated R.
Upcoming films
“The Big Sick” (R) opens Friday, Sept. 8
“Maudie” (PG-13) opens Friday, Sept. 15
“An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power” (PG) opens Friday, Sept. 22
“The Trip to Spain” opens Friday, Sept. 29
“Victoria and Abdul,” starring Judi Dench, on the way
Finally
For more information, go to lcct.org, call the box office at 563-3424, drop by at 2 Theater St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, or email info@lcct.org. Like Lincoln Theater on Facebook. Go to lcct.org to sign up for Lincoln Theater’s weekly e-blast.
