ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre January schedule now includes an additional four high-definition broadcasts. 

HD:

Jan. 11: Met Opera LIVE: Berg’s WOZZECK

Jan. 16: National Theatre Live: ALL MY SONS

Jan. 21: Met Opera ENCORE: Berg’s WOZZECK

Jan. 26: The Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: GISELLE

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STRAND THEATRE

LIVE SHOWS:     

Saturday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m.: THE LEGEND OF THE BANANA KID

Strand Family Series

The Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers bring a Wild West adventure! With a fistful of bananas, Little Chucky rides into town on his trusty goat for a showdown with Big Bad Bart and his gang of bandits. Running time: 45 min. Pay-What-You-Can Admission: $20/$10/$5/$0. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m.: SHAMARR ALLEN AND THE UNDERDAWGS

Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, lead vocalist and trumpeter Shamarr Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. Allen has collaborated with renowned artists Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galactic, Harrick Connick Jr, Lenny Kravitz, and more. With a scintillating and unique sound and exemplary talents, Shamarr Allen transcends musical boundaries. Tickets: $18/Advance, $20/Day of Show. Lobby and Balcony Bars are open for all concerts for 21+. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m.: BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL

NYC's original, award-winning improvised musical comedy! The cast spontaneously creates scenes and songs filled
 with great dancing, catchy melodies, and tons of
 laughter. The audience votes for their favorite
 song, then watches as it’s turned into
 a full blown improvised musical -- complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore! Tickets: $25/Advance, $30/Day of Show. Lobby and Balcony Bars are open for all concerts for 21+. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Friday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.: JAZZY ASH and the LEAPING LIZARDS

Strand Family Series

Celebrate Mardis Gras and learn about New Orleans music and culture with this five-piece jazz band for kids and families! Jazzy Ash, a celebrated songwriter and music educator, is inspired by the New Orleans roots and early jazz of her mother’s hometown, and influenced by her father's Trinidadian culture. Pay-What-You-Can Admission: $20/$10/$5/$0. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.: KAT EDMONSON

Jazz vocalist who brings the songs and sensibility of the Great American Songbook into the 21st century. With a sweetly mellifluous soprano and a gift for evocative songwriting, Kat Edmonson  is a rare artist who embodies the spirit of the past while remaining resolutely au courant. Tickets: $18/Advance, $21/Day of Show. Lobby and Balcony Bars are open for all concerts for 21+. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.: ALEX CUBA

Latin Grammy/Juno Winner Alex Cuba is a Cuban singer-songwriter whose Latin sounds are not tied to tradition; his sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and powerful guitar riffs reflect his vast musical vision. Alex Cuba has released seven albums, and has toured and recorded nationally and internationally. Tickets: $18/Advance, $21/Day of Show. Lobby and Balcony Bars are open for all concerts for 21+. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

HIGH DEFINITION BROADCASTS

Thursday, Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: National Theatre Live: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

Captured-live broadcast from London

The hilarious West End and Broadway hit features a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden. The ravenous and recently fired Francis Henshall has become minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East End hood. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who's been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis takes a second job with Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Run time: 3 hours. Tickets: $12.50/General Admission, $10.50/Strand Members. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m.: Met Opera LIVE: Berg’s WOZZECK

Live high-definition broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. 

New Production! Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland. Running time: 1hour, 32min. $27/Adults, $15/18 and under, and college students with ID. The Strand lobby bar will be open for age 21+. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

Thursday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: National Theatre Live: ALL MY SONS

Live broadcast from London

Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field and Bill Pullman star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama set in 1947 America. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story, building a home, raising two sons and establishing a thriving business. But their contented lives are about to shatter; with the return of a figure from the past, the price of their American dream is laid bare. Running time: 2 hours 35 min, including one intermission. Tickets: $12.50/General Admission, $10.50/Strand Members. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m.: Met Opera ENCORE: Berg’s WOZZECK

High definition re-broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. 

New Production! Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland. Running time: 1hour, 32min.  $23/Adults, $20/Strand Members, $5/Students 18 and under, and college students with ID; available at the box office 30 minutes prior to show. The Strand lobby bar will be open for age 21+. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m.: The Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: GISELLE

Captured-live broadcast from Moscow

The young peasant girl Giselle dies of a broken heart when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion.

In this brand-new production of Giselle, world renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky brings a fresh perspective to one of the oldest and greatest works of classical dance. Running time: 2 hours 30 min. Tickets: $15/Adults, $10/Students 18 and under, and college students with ID. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

 FILMS THIS WEEK

Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Sunday, Dec. 22: THE LIGHTHOUSE

From Robert Eggers, the visionary filmmaker behind modern horror masterpiece The Witch, comes this hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Directed by Robert Eggers. Starring Robert Pattison, Willem Dafoe. R (USA | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Friday, Dec. 20 - Tuesday, Dec. 24: PAIN AND GLORY

Dolor y gloria (original title)

As his health begins to wane, an aging film director (Antonio Banderas) reflects on the relationships and experiences that built his life, and rekindles old connections from his past. As he struggles to separate his urge to create from the reality of his own life, his encounters with his past ultimately lead him towards a better path. Penélope Cruz co-stars. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Starring Antonio Banderas, Asier Etxeandia, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Penelope Cruz. R 

(Spain | 2019) In Spanish with English subtitles. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

FILMS COMING SOON

Friday, Dec. 27 - Thursday, Jan. 2: HARRIET

Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monae, Joe Alwyn, Vondie Curtis Hall. PG-13 (USA | 2019)