At the Liberty:"David"

DAYTON — An animated family film, following the biblical story of King David. It doesn’t just focus on the story of David’s youthful battle with the giant, Goliath. Armed with a sling, a few stones, and faith, he stepped up to defeat the terrifying giant.

Pursued by power and driven by purpose, David’s journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.  Rated PG for action and violence and some scary images, with a runtime of 115 minutes.

Many critics agreed that with a fine line between biblical accuracy and entertainment liberty, “David” is a memorable representation of both.

East Coast New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Liberty on December 31. The doors open at 6 p.m. After viewing the classic 1998 Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks movie, “You’ve Got Mail,” patrons will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and Champagne or apple cider to toast the New Year on East Coast Time at 9 p.m.  Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at libertytheater.org or at the box office Tues & Fri 2-5.  Movie “only” admission is $6.

The Washington premiere of “Doc Franklin Escapes Cambridge (An Artificial IntelliGent’s Adventure)” by Barbara Pease Weber, a live comedy production, will run from January 30 to February 1, 2026.  Tickets will go on sale in late December.

The 2026 Variety Show, “Hello. My name is…” will feature songs and skits on the theme of “names.” It will include “Hey Jude,” “Billie Jean,” and “Cecilia,” to name a few. Information night is January 7 at 6 p.m., auditions on January 8 and 10, and rehearsals start February 2. Performances are on April 17-19 and April 24-26.

Upcoming Movies: “David” on Dec. 26-30, “Zootopia 2” on Jan. 2-6 and “Nuremberg” on Jan. 9-13.