ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre in Rockland is hosting the following upcoming Live Shows, HD Broadcasts, and Films for the Fall of 2015. For more Information call the Strand Theatre at 207-594-0070, or visit RocklandStrand.com

LIVE SHOWS:

Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.: Cheryl Wheeler

Folk singer/songwriter Cheryl Wheeler is a natural storyteller with a beautiful voice; though her songs are often emotional portraits of people, her live concerts also include comic routines and serious discussions. A gifted writer,  WHEELER'S songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O'Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. Wheeler has released 13 albums since 1986. Tickets $18/Advance, $20/Door, General Admission. Lobby and balcony bars will be open for 21+.

Friday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.: Crystal Bowersox with Seth Glier

Singer-songwriter and actress Crystal Bowersox's rich amalgam of blues, country, folk and rock makes her one of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years. Along with her old soul of a voice, her care-free style and "don't mess with me" attitude has landed the self-taught songstress performances with the like of the legendary Joe Cocker, Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Franti, BB King, and Alanis Morrissette. Crystal has released two albums, and played Patsy Cline in the Broadway production of Always, Patsy Cline in 2014.  

Seth Glier is a seasoned troubadour at a young age, averaging 250+ performances annually, sharing the stage with performers as diverse as James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, and Emmylou Harris. The singer/songwriter/pianist/guitarist performs an Americana blend of folk, blues, pop and soul. Tickets $20/Advance, $25/Day of Show, General Admission. Lobby and balcony bars will be open for 21+.

Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.: Indigo Girls

The Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, have steadfastly forged their own path through the music world for over two decades. Throughout their career they've explored issues of faith, love and politics, the jangly production and close-knit harmonies of their music sometimes belying the intelligence and seriousness of their lyrics. After 15 million record sales, in June 2015 the Indigo Girls released their 14th album of breezy and lyrically adroit folk-rock. Tickets: $65/General Admission. Lobby and balcony bars will be open for 21+.

Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.: Jubilee Riots

Northern roots act Jubilee Riots, formerly Enter the Haggis, have consistently pushed the envelope of musical exploration with their evolving fusion of indie rock, folk and world music. Their catchy, innovative songs have pop hooks and a definitive Celtic sound. The five band members, Brian Buchanan, Craig Downie, Trevor Lewington, Mark Abraham, and Bruce McCarthy meld guitars, keyboards, and percussion with the fiddle, highland bagpipes, trumpet, octave mandolin, whistle and harmonica. The band is centered around telling stories that resonate with truth and authenticity; after years of touring, meeting people and sharing stories over late night drinks, the band put out the call for people around the world to submit their stories as inspiration for their upcoming album. Tickets: $15/Advance, $18/Day of Show, General Admission. Lobby and balcony bars will be open for 21+.

Friday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m.: Girls Guns and Glory and Ghost Of Paul Revere

Boston’s rising stars Girls Guns and Glory mix old school country, early rock 'n' roll and blues, finding inspiration from Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, and Buddy Holly, as well as country greats like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. Bandmembers Ward Hayden (vocals/guitar), Paul Dilley (electric and upright bass/piano), Josh Kiggans (drums/percussion), and Chris Hersch (lead guitar/banjo) have released four critically acclaimed records and garnered multiple music awards. Maine's holler-folk band Ghost Of Paul Revere has built their songs around powerful three-part harmonies, energetic performances, and a non-traditional way of interpreting traditional American music. From folk to foot-stomping bluegrass, The Ghost (Max Davis, Sean McCarthy, Griffin Sherry, and Matt Young) draws from a broad array of influences including Elmore James and the Beatles, to Tom Waits and more. Their robust live shows have quickly attained legendary status. Tickets: $18/Advance, $20/Day of Show, General Admission. Lobby and balcony bars will be open for 21+.

Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.: Chris Smither

Chris Smither is known for his masterful combination of pure folk songwriting, gravelly voice,  and dazzling, intricate guitar blues. A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers to write songs about life, love, and loss in a penetrating and poetic yet unpretentious way. Honing a synthesis of folk and blues for 50 years, Chris Smither is considered “an American original” and one of the best singer-songwriters in the world. Tickets: $22/Advance, $25/Day of Show, General Admission. Lobby and balcony bars will be open for 21+.

HD BROADCASTS:

Saturday, October 3 at 1 p.m.: Met Opera Live: Il Trovatore

Live HD broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Soprano Anna Netrebko’s dramatic and vocal skills are on full display in her next new role at the Met—Leonora, the Verdi heroine who sacrifices her own life for the love of the gypsy troubadour. Tenor Yonghoon Lee sings the ill-fated Manrico, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is his rival, and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick is the mysterious gypsy with the troubled past. Marco Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicar’s Goya-inspired production. Running time: 3 hours 10 min. Tickets $27/Adults, $15/18 and under, and college students with ID. The Strand lobby bar will be open for age 21+.

Tuesday, October 6 at 1 p.m.: Met Opera Encore: Il Trovatore

HD re-broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Soprano Anna Netrebko’s dramatic and vocal skills are on full display in her next new role at the Met—Leonora, the Verdi heroine who sacrifices her own life for the love of the gypsy troubadour. Tenor Yonghoon Lee sings the ill-fated Manrico, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is his rival, and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick is the mysterious gypsy with the troubled past. Marco Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicar’s Goya-inspired production. Running time: 3 hours 10 min. Tickets $23/Adults, $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+.

Sunday, October 11 at 1 p.m.: The Bolshoi Ballet’s Giselle

Live HD broadcast from Moscow. The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the wilis, vengeful spirits who now turn against Albrecht and condemn him to dance until he dies of exhaustion. This treasure of romantic ballet is one of the oldest and greatest in classical repertoire, touching upon the great romantic themes: a doomed love affair ending in tragedy, a dive into fantasy and ultimate redemption through the power of love. The Bolshoi is renowned for its intimate and emotionally intense interpretation of this beloved drama. Music by Adolphe Adam. Choreography by Yuri Grigorovich. Running time: 2 hrs and 20 min. $15/General Admission, $10/Students 18 and under and college students with ID. Call the box office to purchase tickets at the student price (207) 594-0070 x3.

Thursday, October 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Hamlet

Live broadcast from London’s National Theatre. Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica). Tickets: $18/Adult, $12/Students, including college students with ID.

Saturday, October 17 at 1 p.m.: Met Opera Live: Otello

Live HD broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Verdi’s masterful Shakespeare adaptation, composed in an unprecedented late-life artistic surge, is seen in a new production by Bartlett Sher, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. Tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko sings the title role of the Moor tormented by jealousy, opposite new soprano star Sonya Yoncheva as his innocent wife and victim, Desdemona. Željko Lučić is the villainous Iago. Running Time: 3 hours 30 min. Tickets $27/Adults, $15/18 and under, and college students with ID. The Strand lobby bar will be open for age 21+.

Tuesday, October 20 at 1 p.m.: Met Opera Encore: Otello

HD re-broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Verdi’s masterful Shakespeare adaptation, composed in an unprecedented late-life artistic surge, is seen in a new production by Bartlett Sher, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. Tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko sings the title role of the Moor tormented by jealousy, opposite new soprano star Sonya Yoncheva as his innocent wife and victim, Desdemona. Željko Lučić is the villainous Iago. Running Time: 3 hours 30 min. Tickets $23/Adults, $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+.

FILMS THIS WEEK

Monday, Sept. 21 - Thursday, Sept. 24: Testament Of Youth

Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman's point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it's a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times. Directed by James Kent. Starring Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton. PG-13 (UK / 2015)

FILMS COMING SOON

Friday, Sept. 25 - Wednesday, Sept. 30: Phoenix

Nelly (Nina Hoss) is a German woman who survived the horrors of a WWII concentration camp but is left disfigured in this drama directed by Christian Petzold. Nelly sets out amidst the aftermath of postwar Berlin to see if she can locate her husband, Johnny (Ronald Zehrfield) and finds him working at a cabaret club called Phoenix. Her friend Lene (Nina Kunzendorf) urges her to leave Johnny and start a new life with her in Palestine but Nelly stays with Johnny and as their relationship unfolds she learns that he may have betrayed her to the Nazis. Directed by Christian Petzold. Starring Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf. PG-13 (Germany / 2015)

Friday, October 2 - Thursday, October 8: Mistress America

In Mistress America, Tracy (Lola Kirke) is a lonely college freshman in New York, having neither the exciting university experience nor the glamorous metropolitan lifestyle she envisioned. But when she is taken in by her soon-to-be stepsister, Brooke (Greta Gerwig) - a resident of Times Square and adventurous gal about town - she is rescued from her disappointment and seduced by Brooke's alluringly mad schemes. Directed by Noah Baumbach. Starring Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke. R (USA / 2015)

Friday, October 2 at 8 p.m.: Monk With A Camera

A First Friday Film, co-presented by the Farnsworth. Monk with a Camera chronicles the life and spiritual quest of Nicholas (Nicky) Vreeland, who for the past twenty-eight years has been a Tibetan Buddhist monk. The son of a United States Ambassador, grandson of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, and a photographer by trade, Nicky left his privileged life behind to follow his true calling. He moved to India, cutting his ties with society, photography, and his pleasure-filled world, to live in a monastery with no running water or electricity. There he would spend the next 14 years studying to become a monk. Then in one of life's beautiful twists, Nicky went back to the worldly pursuit of photography in order to help his fellow monks rebuild their monastery, one of the most important of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Directed by Tina Mascara, Guido Santi. Starring The Dalai Lama, Khyongla Rinpoche, Nicky Vreeland. NR (USA/ France/ India/ Italy | 2014)

Saturday, Oct. 10 - Thursday, Oct. 22: Grandma

Lily Tomlin stars as Elle who has just gotten through breaking up with her girlfriend when Elle's granddaughter Sage unexpectedly shows up needing $600 bucks before sundown. Temporarily broke, Grandma Elle and Sage spend the day trying to get their hands on the cash as their unannounced visits to old friends and flames end up rattling skeletons and digging up secrets. Directed by Paul Weitz. Starring Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer, Laverne Cox, and Sam Elliot. R (USA / 2015)

Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m.: Back to the Future

Part 2 of the Flashback Film Fest. High schooler Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is  browbeaten by his principal at school, and must endure the acrimonious relationship between his nerdy father (Crispin Glover) and his lovely mother (Lea Thompson), who in turn suffer the bullying of middle-aged jerk Biff (Thomas F. Wilson), Marty's dad's supervisor. The one balm in Marty's life is his friendship with eccentric scientist Doc (Christopher Lloyd), who at present is working on a time machine. Accidentally zapped back into the 1950s, Marty inadvertently interferes with the budding romance of his now-teenaged parents. Our hero must now reunite his parents-to-be, lest he cease to exist in the 1980s. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover. PG (USA / 1985)