LEWISTON — The Public Theatre’s production of “On Golden Pond” premieres at 7:30 p.m. May 4 at 31 Maple St.

The show runs through May 13.

The cast features real-life couple Ellen Crawford and Mike Genovese, from NBC’s “E.R.”

A Public Theatre release describes the production as follows:

The loons are back on Golden Pond, and so are Norman and Ethel Thayer, a retired professor, and his feisty wife. Returning to their annual lakeside cottage in Maine, their summer is unexpectedly transformed by a visit from their middle-aged daughter, her fiancé and his 13-year-old son.

The play explores the triumphs and difficulties faced by a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage as well as the complicated relationship between a daughter and her hard-to-please father.

Along the way, a comical and touching bond develops between the young boy and the old man.

Portraying Norman, the patriarchal curmudgeon, will be Mike Genovese. His extensive television career includes guest starring roles on “E.R.,” “Judging Amy,” “Star Trek: Next Generation” and “N.Y.P.D. Blue.”

Appearing with him as his onstage wife, Ethel, will be his offstage wife, Ellen Crawford.

Playing the role of their daughter, Chelsea, her fiancé, Bill, and Charlie, the local mailman, will be New York actors Beth Hylton, Jefferson Slinkard and Michael Hardart.

The role of young Billy, the 13-year-old foil to Norman, will be played by local actor Scott Venable.

Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 4, 10 and 11; 8 p.m. May 5 and 12; and 2 p.m. May 6, 12 and 13.

Tickets cost $18 for adults or $5 for age 18 and younger. A group rate of $15 per ticket for groups of 10 or more applies.

For tickets, call 782-3200. For more information, visit www.thepublictheatre.org.