ROCKLAND — Additions to Strand Theatre’s upcoming itinerary include two live shows, three high-definition broadcasts, and five films.

Recent additions include:

LIVE:

Dec. 8: STRAND ON THE AIR - Holiday Special

Jan. 18: SHAMARR ALLEN AND THE UNDERDAWGS

 

HD:

Nov. 9: Met Opera LIVE: Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Nov. 17: The Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: LE CORSAIRE

Nov. 19: Met Opera ENCORE: Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY

 

FILM:

Nov. 1: RAISE HELL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS

Nov. 9: FANTASTIC FUNGI

Nov. 9: MOUNTAINTOP

Nov. 13: MOONLIGHT SONATA: DEAFNESS IN THREE MOVEMENTS

Nov. 15: PARASITE 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STRAND THEATRE

 

LIVE SHOWS:     

 

Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm: ALPHONSO HORNE: Mother Kofi - The Tale of An African Princess

Strand Family Series

African music and dance from jazz musician Alphonso Horne, featuring dancers from Rockland’s Studio Red. The performance is a compilation of musical works with interpretive African dance in tribute to the life of Ghanian princess, activist, and prophetess Laura Adorka Kofi, who believed that she was sent on a mission to travel to America and deliver a message of invitation, union and self-help to people of African ancestry. Pay-What-You-Can Admission: $20/$10/$5/$0. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 pm: STRAND ON THE AIR - Holiday Special

Strand on the Air, an authentic, original live radio variety show, returns with 90 minutes of music, comedy, drama, and special guests, all performed in front of a live studio audience and broadcast by WRFR. Led by Strand House Manager Liz McLeod, this season’s holiday-themed broadcast will feature announcer Dan Bookham, music by Brittany Parker and the Blake Rosso Band, skits performed by the Strand Family Players, and special musical guests Playin’ Possum. Free Admission. Doors at 4::30pm, audience warm-up begins at 4:45pm. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm: LULA WILES

Boston-based roots trio Isa Burke, Eleanor Buckland, and Mali Obomsawin bring a sharp, provocative songcraft, anchored by their musicianship and mastery of folk music. LULA WILES infuses their songs with distinctly modern sounds: pop hooks, distorted electric guitars, and dissonant multi-layered vocals, all employed in the service of songs that reclaim folk music in their own voice. Tickets: $15/Advance, $18/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, January 18 at 7:30 pm: 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. He is the True Orleans experience! 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

HIGH DEFINITION BROADCASTS

 

Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 1 pm: Met Opera ENCORE: Massenet’s MANON

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

Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production. Run Time: 3h 52min, including 2 intermissions.  $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 

 

Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2 pm and 7 pm: National Theatre Live: SMALL ISLAND

Captured-live broadcast from London

Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. The play follows three intricately connected stories that journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948.  Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK. Tickets: $12.50/General Admission, $10.50/Strand Members. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 pm: Met Opera LIVE: Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY

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

Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging returns to cinemas, featuring soprano Hui He in the devastating title role. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts one of opera’s most beautiful and heartbreaking scores, with a cast that also includes tenor Piero Pretti as Pinkerton, baritone Paulo Szot as Sharpless, and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong as Suzuki. Run Time: 3hours 12min, with 2 intermissions. $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 

 

Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1 pm: The Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: LE CORSAIRE

Captured-live broadcast from Moscow

On the bazaar square, the Pacha is struck by Medora’s beauty and tries to buy her; but as the transaction is about to be completed, Medora is kidnaped by Conrad, a charming corsair (pirate). Bolshoi Prima Ballerina Ekaterina Krysanova and Leading Soloist Igor Tsvirko ignite Medora and Conrad’s passion with undeniable intensity. Le Corsaire remains a breath-taking production with luxurious cinematic sets, a shipwreck, and nearly the entire Bolshoi troupe. Run time: 3 hours 30min. Tickets: $15/Adults, $10/Students 18 and under, and college students with ID. Lobby bar will be open for age 21+. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

 

Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 1 pm: Met Opera ENCORE: Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY

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

Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging returns to cinemas, featuring soprano Hui He in the devastating title role. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts one of opera’s most beautiful and heartbreaking scores, with a cast that also includes tenor Piero Pretti as Pinkerton, baritone Paulo Szot as Sharpless, and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong as Suzuki. Run Time: 3hours 12min, with 2 intermissions.  $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 

 FILMS THIS WEEK

 

Friday, Nov. 1 - Wednesday, Nov. 6: RAISE HELL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS

The story of media firebrand Molly Ivins, six feet of Texas trouble who took on the Good Old Boy corruption wherever she found it. Her razor sharp wit left both sides of the aisle laughing, and craving ink in her columns. She knew the Bill of Rights was in peril, and said "Polarizing people is a good way to win an election and a good way to wreck a country." Molly's words have proved prescient. Now it's up to us to raise hell! Directed by Janice Engel. Starring Harold Cook, Jim Hightower, Andy Ivins. NR (USA | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 FILMS COMING SOON

 

Saturday, Nov. 9 - Monday, Nov. 11: FANTASTIC FUNGI

FANTASTIC FUNGI is a consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg. Starring Eugenia Bone, Lori Carris, Mary P. Cosimano. NR (USA | 2019) 

FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8 pm: MOUNTAINTOP

Mountaintop is a raw and extremely unfiltered look at the process of Neil Young and Crazy Horse making their first album in seven years. Witness the laughter, tensions, crusty attitudes and love of a rock and roll band that’s been together for 50 years as they share their passion, first and foremost... for the music. Directed byDaryl Hannah and Neil Young. Starring Neil Young. NR (USA | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Wednesday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 14: MOONLIGHT SONATA: DEAFNESS IN THREE MOVEMENTS

Director Irene Taylor Brodsky’s son began losing his hearing as a baby and underwent cochlear-implant surgery as a toddler. Now 11 years old, Jonas has adjusted to a world with sound and is learning to play Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Brodsky’s parents also have cochlear implants, but unlike Jonas, the majority of their lives were shaped by silence. In this deeply personal and moving film, Brodsky explores the meaning of deafness, loss, and the power of silence. Directed by Irene Taylor Brodsky. NR (USA | 2019). This film will be shown with on-screen captions. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Friday, Nov. 15 - Thursday, Nov. 21: PARASITE 

Gisaengchung (original title)

Director Bong Joon Ho brings his singular mastery home to Korea in this pitch-black modern fairytale about the wealthy Park family, the street-smart Kim family, and the symbiotic relationship that forms between them. Directed by Bong Joon Ho (as Joon-ho Bong)

Starring Kang-ho Song, Yeo-jeong Jo, So-dam Park. R (South Korea | 2019) In Korean with English subtitles. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com