Ernest Thompson

Ernest Thompson's ON GOLDEN POND to Close Bridge Street Theatre's 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

As autumn settles over the Hudson Valley, Bridge Street Theatre will close its fearless and bold 2025 season with one of the most beloved plays in modern American theatre: 'On Golden Pond' by Ernest Thompson. Learn more!

Oscar-Winner Ernest Thompson to Perform One-Man Play ARCHIE PARISH'S PARTING WORDS at The Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

Oscar-winning writer Ernest Thompson will perform his new one-man play Archie Parish’s Parting Words at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on August 2. Known for On Golden Pond, Thompson stars in and directs the solo work, which explores resilience, aging, and personal reinvention.

Review: ON GOLDEN POND at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - May 22, 2025

There are some plays that reach into your chest, gently lift your heart, and place it into a more vulnerable position, and On Golden Pond is one of them. Currently playing at The Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock through Saturday, May 24, this Ernest Thompson classic has found fresh resonance in the hands of a talented cast and a deeply affecting production that speaks with poignancy and warmth to anyone who's walked alongside a loved one facing the fog of memory loss. 

David Zellnik's O TIME Comes to Catskill's Bridge Street
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

An investigation into a young Brazillian artist's mysterious death leads an American playwright on a profound journey of introspection in “O Time”, being presented at Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre March 21-23 as the third installment in BST's SoloFest 2025.

SoloFest 2025 To Present HELP! I'M TRAPPED IN A ONE-WOMAN SHOW! with Kate Skinner
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Kate Skinner finds herself ‘trapped in a one-woman show' in a new ‘one-woman show' called “Help! I'm Trapped in a One-Woman Show!”, receiving its world premiere March14-16 as Show #Two in Bridge Street Theatre's SoloFest 2025.

New Peterborough Players Artistic Director Joins Bostnar & Sheldon For DICKENS GHOST STORIES At Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Brendon Fox, the new Artistic Director of the Peterborough Players has joined the cast of readers for The Park Theatre's Dickens Ghost Stories - An Evening of Storytelling event on Thursday, December 19 at 7:30pm. 

ON GOLDEN POND is Up Next For Wasatch Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

Wasatch Theatre Company brings the classic play ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson to the holiday playlist with two of Utah's favorite theatre makers, Jayne Luke and Richard Scharine.  The show will run December 6-9, 2024 for only 4 performances at the Regent Street Black Box at the Eccles.

Previews: Hawaii Winter Theatre Preview Roundup
by F.H. Kekoa - Nov 1, 2024

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the islands have some wonderful theatre offerings to keep spirits high! Check out some of the shows we’re looking forward to, broken down by island, and listed in order of opening date.

Deertrees Theatre Launches 88th Summer Season of Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024

Historic Deertrees Theatre launches its 88th season, providing theatrical highlights, local art, dance, trivia shows, and a wide range of live music. 

SCHOOL OF ROCK, ON GOLDEN POND & More Set for The Little Theatre On The Square 67th Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

The Little Theatre On The Square in Sullivan, IL, will celebrate its 67th season. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Irving in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced the cast, creative team, and performance dates for their upcoming production of On Golden Pond.

Historic Deertrees Theatre Announces 88th Summer Entertainment Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024

Historic Deertrees Theatre has announced its 88th season summer of events and entertainment. 

ON GOLDEN POND to Replace GRAND HOTEL in MainStage Irving-Las Colinas 24-25 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has revealed a change to the 2024-25 season. Grand Hotel will be replaced with Ernest Thompson's touching On Golden Pond. Learn more about the season!

ON GOLDEN POND At Skokie Theatre Promises A Heartwarming Production Of Ernest Thompson's Classic Play
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. 

ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Skokie Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. Feb 2 - Feb 25, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Feb 21 at 1:30 pm.

ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Skokie Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie.

ON GOLDEN POND is Coming to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

A timeless love story unfolds in 'On Golden Pond' at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Follow Ethel and Norman Thayer's 48-year journey filled with family, memories, and the beauty of life. Don't miss this poignant production by Break a Leg Productions and Zeff Entertainment.

PCS Theater Presents Touching Drama ON GOLDEN POND This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2023

PCS Theater will present the classic play 'On Golden Pond,' written by Ernest Thompson. This captivating production will grace the Main Stage from October 27 to November 11, 2023, inviting audiences to experience a heartwarming tale that explores family bonds, memory, and the beauty of nature.

Photos: First Look at ON GOLDEN POND at Sutter Street Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023

This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory—but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. Check out production photos here!

Review: ON GOLDEN POND at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Jul 30, 2023

ON GOLDEN POND at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre through September 2nd ~ Seasoned with flashes of humor and sentimentality, the play thrives around the solid performances of Joe Musil as Norman Thayer, Jr. and Barbara McBain as his wife Ethel.