National Theatre Live’s OF MICE AND MEN at Strand on January 15

James Franco and Chris O’Dowd

Rockland, Maine - The 2014-2015 NT Live season of high definition play broadcasts continues with OF MICE AND MEN on Thursday, January 15 at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street. The captured-live broadcasts will show at 2pm and 7pm.

Following its record-breaking run on Broadway in New York City, OF MICE AND MEN is being filmed and brought to the big screen in movie theaters around the world by London’s National
Theatre Live.

Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the production.  This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

Chris O’Dowd and James Franco in a scene from “Of Mice and Men”

OF MICE AND MEN is directed by Tony Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circles award winner Anna D. Shapiro (Broadway’s August: Osage County) and features Leighton Meester (Country Strong, Gossip Girl) and Tony Award winner Jim Norton (The Seafarer).  The production was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Chris O'Dowd.

Running time: 150 minutes with one intermission. Tickets: $23 Adult / $15 Student. Contact the Strand for group ticket pricing. For more information about all upcoming live concerts, films, HD broadcasts, and events at the Strand, visit www.rocklandstrand.com. Tel: (207) 594-0070 EX 3  Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.