January film, April live shows added to Strand schedule
ROCKLAND — Another film has been added to the Strand Theatre’s January lineup, along with two live shows coming in April.
LIVE:
April 3: THIS WORLD MADE ITSELF and INFINITELY YOURS with Miwa Matreyek
April 4: JOSHUA DAVIS
FILM:
Jan. 3: DARK WATERS
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
Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m: 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 p.m.: 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
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
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) 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
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