On Golden Pond / Big Bear Theatre Project

On Golden Pond
Written by Ernest Thompson
Directed by Beth Wheat
Scenic Design by Joel Daavid

Ernest Thompson's enduring masterwork returns to the stage in a production that feels tailor-made for Big Bear Lake. Set at a summer cottage on a shimmering New England lake, On Golden Pond follows Norman and Ethel Thayer to their summer on the lake, a lifelong tradition that sparks poignant memories, quick-witted humor, and the tenderness of a long-overdue family reconciliation. Thompson's award-winning work reminds us that it is never too late to say what matters most.

June 18-28, 2026
Performances Thursday through Sunday
Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center
39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Get Tickets: bigbeartheatreproject.org