ROCKLAND — Three January films and one February Met opera have been added to the Strand Theatre lineup.

UPDATES added this week:  

 

HD:

Feb. 1: Met Opera LIVE: The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS

Feb. 11: Met Opera ENCORE: The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS

 

FILM:

Jan. 10: WAVES

Jan. 11: VARDA BY AGNES

Jan. 17: 63 UP

Jan. 24: A HIDDEN LIFE

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STRAND THEATRE

 

LIVE SHOWS:     

Saturday, Jan. 4 at 11 am: 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 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. 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 pm: 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 pm: 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 pm: 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 pm: 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

 

Friday, April 3 at 6:30 pm: THIS WORLD MADE ITSELF and INFINITELY YOURS with Miwa Matreyek

Strand Family Series

Award-winning performance artist Miwa Matreyek uses theatrical storytelling, animation and shadow art to illustrate the history of the earth, our changing environment, and the complex world of humanity. Pay-What-You-Can: $20, $10, $5, $0. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm: JOSHUA DAVIS

Heartland roots rock from Michigan troubadour Joshua Davis. Davis is known for his warm and weathered voice, poetic songwriting, and gift for connecting with audiences that span generations. 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

 

HIGH DEFINITION BROADCASTS

 

Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 pm: 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 pm and 7 pm: 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 pm: 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 pm: 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 

 

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1 pm: Met Opera LIVE: The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS

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

The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece stars bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants. Run Time: 3h 15min, with one intermission. $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 

 

Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 1 pm: Met Opera ENCORE: The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS

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

The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece stars bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants. Run Time: 3h 15min, with one intermission. $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

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

 FILMS COMING SOON

 

Friday, Jan. 3 - Thursday, Jan. 9: DARK WATERS

DARK WATERS tells the shocking and heroic story of an attorney (Academy Award-nominee Mark Ruffalo) who risks his career and family to uncover a dark secret hidden by one of the world’s largest corporations and to bring justice to a community dangerously exposed for decades to deadly chemicals. Directed by Todd Haynes. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins. PG-13 (USA | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Friday, Jan. 10 - Tuesday, Jan. 14: WAVES

WAVES traces the journey of a suburban African-American family -- led by a well-intentioned but domineering father -- as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. Directed by Trey Edward Shults. Starring Taylor Russell, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alexa Demie. R (USA | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Saturday, Jan. 11 - Wednesday, Jan. 15: VARDA BY AGNES (Varda par Agnès)

Innovative photographer, installation artist and filmmaker Agnès Vardais an institution of French cinema. Taking a seat on a theatre stage, she uses photos and film excerpts to provide an insight into her unorthodox work. Directed by Agnès Varda. Starring Agnès Varda, Sandrine Bonnaire, Hervé Chandès. NR (France | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

 

Friday, Jan. 17 - Thursday, Jan. 23: 63 UP

The latest installment of the groundbreaking, award-winning documentary series from director Michael Apted returns to visit the people whose lives have been followed since they were seven. Directed by Michael Apted. Starring Bruce Balden, Lynn Johnson, Nicholas Hitchon. NR (UK | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Friday, Jan. 24 - Thursday, Jan. 30: A HIDDEN LIFE

From director Terrence Malick, the story of an unsung Austrian hero who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II. Directed by Terrence Malick. Starring August Diehl, Valerie Pachner, Maria Simo. PG-13 (USA | 2019) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com