Playing this week at the theater in Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta ...

The Harbor Theatre

“Creed” Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavy weight champion Apollo Creed; he died before the boy was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo - the fierce rival who became his closest friend.

Reviewing for NPR, Chris Klimek reported, “This is the performance of Stallone's career.” Plays Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”  The Star Wars saga continues with this seventh entry — the first under the Walt Disney Co. umbrella. The film will act as the start of a new trilogy set after the events of “Return of the Jedi.”  J.J. Abrams directs from a script by Michael Arndt, which picks up 30 years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of Stormtroopers. Film also stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Max von Sydow.

Playing Thursday, Dec. 17 - Saturday, Dec. 19  and Wednesday, Dec. 23- Friday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m.  Sorry: No advance ticket sales of Star Wars - tickets available one hour before scheduled shows.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“Steve Jobs” Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac. Rated R. Final screenings Thursday, Dec. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“Spectre” A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre. Starring Daniel Craig as Bond. Rated PG-13. Playing Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Captured Live! “The Nutcracker,” presented by The Bolshoi Ballet. The Bolshoi’s version of “The Nutcracker” has a unique and beautiful sense of romance and philosophy, danced in a fairytale setting by the heroic Denis Rodkin as the courageous Prince and the magical Anna Nikulina as Marie, to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Screens Sunday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m.

“The Peanuts Movie” Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home. Rated G. Playing Saturday, Dec 26 at 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 31 at 2 and 7 p.m.

The Three Tenors Christmas Concert (1999) José Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti deliver 21 songs of traditional sacred music and secular numbers from the opulent Viennese concert hall (Konzerthaus), with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and a renowned choir. Playing Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more info, call 207-633-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.