Big Bear Theatre Project brings "A Ghost Story of Christmas" back to the Performing Arts Center in December

The Big Bear Theatre Project will return to the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center with its holiday staple, "A Ghost Story of Christmas," running December 17–20, 2026^[1]. Adapted and directed by Beth Wheat, the production has built a following among mountain residents over multiple seasons as the company's signature year-end event.

The group describes the show as an annual reinvention of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol — one that keeps the core elements audiences expect while delivering them in a fresh way each time. "The ghosts are here, the redemption is here, the magic is here — but delivered in new, unexpected ways," the company says^[1]. That approach, the Big Bear Theatre Project argues, is what has helped the production grow into something larger than a single holiday show. The company characterizes it as "a community gathering, a family tradition, and a reminder of what makes live theater irreplaceable"^[1].

The Performing Arts Center is located at 39707 Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear Lake^[1].

Specific ticket prices, show times, and details about what distinguishes this year's production from prior seasons could not be confirmed from the available promotional materials. Residents interested in attending should check with the Big Bear Theatre Project directly for ticketing information before the run opens on December 17.