"On Golden Pond" Set to Grace the Stage in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach audiences are in for a theatrical treat as On Golden Pond, one of American theater’s most cherished plays, comes to life May 29 to June 1, 2025, at the News-Journal Center on Beach Street. The production, presented by Positively Florida Theater Company and directed by Mike Funero, offers evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and matinee shows at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
A Tony Award-winning play, On Golden Pond explores poignant themes of aging, reconciliation and generational bonds. The story follows Norman and Ethel Thayer, an aging couple spending what may be their final summer at their beloved Maine cottage. When their estranged daughter, Chelsea, unexpectedly leaves behind her fiancé’s young son, Billy Ray, the Thayers embark on a transformative journey of connection and renewal.
Audiences will witness the delicate unfolding of relationships, humor and heartfelt moments as Norman, a retired professor facing cognitive decline, shares his love of fishing with the reluctant young visitor. On Golden Pond promises a stirring and timeless reflection on family and resilience.
Cost: $22.50. For more information or tickets, visit PositivelyFlorida.com.